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What’s allowed, what’s not as GRAP-4 restrictions back in Delhi-NCR amid ‘severe’ AQI| India News

What’s allowed, what’s not as GRAP-4 restrictions back in Delhi-NCR amid ‘severe’ AQI| India News

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As the national capital woke up to chilly temperatures and thick blanket of fog on Saturday, air quality across Delhi-NCR plummeted to ‘severe’ quality, leading to the re-implementation of stage IV of the graded response action plan (GRAP). After Delhi recorded more than 400 on the AQI scale, the central pollution control board (CPCB) on Saturday placed GRAP 4 restrictions in place to tackle the soaring AQI levels. (Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times) After Delhi recorded 432 on the AQI scale, the central pollution control board (CPCB) on Saturday placed the strictest pollution curbs, GRAP 4, in place to tackle the soaring AQI levels. According to data from CPCB’s Sameer app at around 10.30 pm, Noida recorded 396, under the ‘very poor’ category, while Gurugram recorded 405 and Ghaziabad recorded 406, both under the ‘severe’ category. According to India Meteorological Department‘s Mausam app, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.6 degrees Celsius and maximum temperature of 21.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday. What is allowed and what is not under GRAP 4? As CPCB implemented GRAP 4 restrictions …

As Delhi anti-pollution rules kick in, here’s who is exempt from the latest curbs

As Delhi anti-pollution rules kick in, here’s who is exempt from the latest curbs

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Published on: Dec 18, 2025 05:13 am IST The strict rules come after Delhi registered AQI in ‘severe’ category for three consecutive days since December 13. Several anti-pollution curbs such as work from home and mandatory PUC certificates will come into effect from Thursday onwards in Delhi and NCR. However, despite the strict measures under GRAP-4, certain exemptions are in place. Several anti-pollution curbs such as work from home and mandatory PUC certificates will come into effect from Thursday onwards in Delhi and NCR. However, despite the strict measures under GRAP-4, certain exemptions are in place. (ANI Video Grab) As per a report by news agency PTI, emergency services and essential operations will not be affected by the ongoing enforcement measures on petrol and CNG vehicles in Delhi. The Delhi government has stated that ambulances, fire tenders and other emergency vehicles will be exempted from the curbs. “Ambulances, fire tenders, police vehicles and other emergency response units operating on petrol or CNG will continue to function without interruption, ensuring that public safety and medical services …

Will Delhi-NCR schools go hybrid after GRAP 4 curbs imposed? What we know so far | Latest News India

Will Delhi-NCR schools go hybrid after GRAP 4 curbs imposed? What we know so far | Latest News India

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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed GRAP-4 restrictions in the national capital region as the air quality worsened on Monday night. Children go to school wearing warm clothes amid cold and foggy morning at Pandav Nagar in New Delhi.(RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) “The Air Quality parameters, however, further worsened owing to a drastic reduction in the mixing layer height and continued absolute calm wind conditions over Delhi. The Sub-Committee on GRAP was accordingly maintaining a close watch on the air quality scenario in Delhi. The Sub- Committee noted that the AQI level almost touched the 400 mark i.e. was 399 at 9 pm and was recorded as 401 at 10 pm, breaching the 400 mark,” the order by the CAQM sub-committee noted. The commission said GRAP-4 restrictions are being invoked with immediate effect and will apply over and above the actions under GRAP stages III, II and I, already in force. The curbs under GRAP stage 4 include a ban on all construction and demolition activities, including public projects such as highways …

Delhi AQI Poor, GRAP-3 Restrictions Back In Delhi-NCR, Hybrid Mode For Up To Class 5

Delhi AQI Poor, GRAP-3 Restrictions Back In Delhi-NCR, Hybrid Mode For Up To Class 5

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New Delhi: GRAP-III recommendations have been reimposed across Delhi and the national capital region following “highly unfavourable meteorological conditions, including calm winds and very low mixing height”, the Commission for Air Quality Management said Monday afternoon. Under GRAP-III, all schools in Delhi-NCR must switch to a hybrid class mode for students till Class V, and there will be restrictions on the entry of diesel-powered commercial vehicles. A hybrid class mode means students and parents can choose between online and in-person classes, depending on availability of infrastructure like computers and the internet at home. Goods vehicles with engines below the BS-IV certification cannot run, except for those used for emergency purposes or to provide essential services, and goods carriers registered outside the national capital cannot, till further notice, enter the city if their engine is below the BS-IV mark. Government offices in Delhi and neighbouring states will stagger working hours, with the central government likely to implement a similar measure for its offices in the national capital. At 2.30 pm the city’s AQI was 366, which …

Delhi air quality How GRAP-4 Anti-Pollution Curbs May Impact Major Projects In Delhi

Delhi air quality How GRAP-4 Anti-Pollution Curbs May Impact Major Projects In Delhi

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Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was 481 at 6 am. New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe plus’ for the first time this year on Sunday night, forcing the government to implement Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) – an anti-pollution plan. The GRAP-4 will come into effect at 8 am Monday onwards. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) data, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was 481 at 6 am. Of the 35 monitoring stations in the national capital, most recorded over 400 AQI, with Dwarka reporting the highest at 499. A dense blanket of smog has gripped the national capital for the sixth consecutive day, with visibility plunging to 150 metres. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued an ‘orange’ alert for “dense fog” today. Under GRAP 4, there is a ban on construction and demolition activities, including linear public projects such as highways, roads, flyovers, overbridges, power transmission, and pipelines.  Here is a list of major projects in Delhi that will be …