Delhi government introduces anti-pollution measures, including vehicle bans and staggered office timings, as air quality remains poor.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced staggered timings for government offices to combat severe air quality and reduce traffic congestion.

Interstate buses from NCR states, except for those powered by EVs, CNG, or BS-VI diesel, are also barred from entering Delhi. However, buses and tempo travelers operating under All India Tourist Permits are exempted from this restriction.

CAQM imposes construction ban, restricts BS-III and BS-IV vehicles in Delhi-NCR to combat severe air pollution.

Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

The GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi include ban on demolition and construction activities, and entry of certain vehicles inside Delhi-NCR, among other curbs, to prevent further deterioration of air quality.

Delhi's air quality dipped to 'severe' with an AQI of 428, prompting the government to enforce stricter pollution control measures under GRAP Stage 2. Environment Minister Gopal Rai attributed the deteriorating air quality to calm winds and lower temperatures,