Delhi's air quality worsened to 'very poor' early today (January 30) and air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 381 at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Earlier, Grap-3 restrictions were reimposed in Delhi after the city's AQI dropped to 'severe' level on Wednesday (January 29). The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced the reimposition of Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) starting today.
Restricted activities
While Stage 3 of Grap is in effect, construction and demolition will stop. All non-essential mining activities will be suspended, non-electric, non-CNG, and non-BS-VI diesel interstate buses will be restricted, and schools are suggested to close for students upto Class 5 in Delhi-NCR.
CAQM urges the citizens of NCR to follow steps mentioned in the Citizen Charter of Stage-III in addition to that of Stage-I and Stage-II of the extant schedule of GRAP. . . . .@moefcc @CPCB_OFFICIAL @dpcc_pollution @UPPCBLKO @Haryana_spcb @RSPCB_official pic.twitter.com/DIMYf4xZtj
— Commission for Air Quality Management (@CAQM_Official) January 29, 2025
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According to an official notice, actions under Stage I, II and III will be implemented, reviewed and monitored to ensure that the air quality doesn't deteriorate.
Relief expected soon
Delhi and the surrounding regions may witness rain at the start of February as two western disturbances are expected to arrive one after the other in late January, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). A spell of rain is expected to improve the air quality in Delhi and neighbouring areas.
Delhi Weather today
Delhi recorded a temperature of 10.4 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am today, according to IMD. The day's forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 12.05 degrees Celsius and 25.29 degrees Celsius, respectively. The sky will remain clear today.