India, May 16 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday, with immediate effect, has imposed Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR as air quality fell into the "Poor" category, driven by dust. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 278 on Friday, May 16, prompting immediate action.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday that dust advected from North Pakistan is moving towards Delhi-NCR via Punjab and Haryana.

The GRAP Sub-Committee met on May 15 and 16 and reviewed the situation.

Measures under Stage-I of GRAP include:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday that dust coming from North Pakistan is moving towards Delhi-NCR through Punjab and Har...