Stage-II of GRAP includes measures like mechanical or vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling of the identified roads, strict inspections for enforcement of dust control measures and regulation of operations of diesel generator sets across all sectors like industrial,

The city was covered in a thick layer of smog by 9 a.m., with almost all weather monitoring stations falling into the red zone

Delhi's air pollution has led to a 15% rise in respiratory illnesses. The AQI dropped to the 'very poor' category, prompting special OPD services for pollution-related ailments. Doctors emphasize using N95 masks and staying indoors.

The air quality of Delhi further worsened on Wednesday as a thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital in the morning amid rising pollution levels. The air quality of Delhi remained in the ‘very poor’ category with an overall AQI recorded at 363 in the morning.

The Jahangirpuri monitoring station registered a 'severe' Air Quality Index at 418, while Vivek Vihar's reading was 407 and Anand Vihar's 402

A thick layer of fog was seen in Anand Vihar, Kalkaji, Nehru Place, and Akshardham Temple localities among other places in the national capital, as the city's air quality dropped to 385 at 8 am today.

Delhi's air quality worsens, with AQI at 385, prompting implementation of GRAP-II to combat pollution effectively.

Delhi's air quality is expected to deteriorate further, with the AQI likely to exceed 400 and fall into the 'severe' category on Tuesday and Wednesday, due to stubble burning in neighbouring states and unfavourable wind conditions.

The second stage of the Graded Response Action Plan has been implemented in the national capital, banning the use of coal and firewood.

Vehicular emissions top cause of air pollution, but stubble burning in neighbouring states aggravates the situation