New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday invoked measures under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region.

Delhi's AQI, which stood at 343 at 4 pm on January 15, showed a rising trend and was recorded at 354 at 4 pm today, falling in the 'very poor' category (AQI range: 301-400).

Forecasts of weather and meteorological conditions by IMD and IITM indicate that Delhi's average AQI is likely to breach the 400 mark and enter the 'severe' category in the coming days.

In view of deteriorating air quality in Delhi, the Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Co...