New Delhi is blanketed in acrid smog each year, primarily blamed on stubble burning by farmers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The national capital has been under heavy air pollution for the past few days, forcing the authorities on Tuesday to impose GRAP Stage 2 or the Graded Response Action Plan.

Delhi's air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 349, as per data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

A new study reveals how stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana affects Delhi's air quality. Despite a decrease in farm fires, Delhi's AQI remains critically high, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions and public awareness to tackle air pollution effectively.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai urged transport ministers of neighboring states to stop diesel buses from entering Delhi due to GRAP II restrictions. He highlighted vehicular emissions from such buses as a major factor in worsening air quality.

The air quality in Delhi has been declining, prompting the authorities to enforce these measures. The second stage of GRAP restrictions came into effect from 8 am.