Delhi Air Pollution, March 7 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday invoked all actions under Stage-I of GRAP in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas with immediate effect.

The decision was taken to mitigate the effects of 'poor' air quality following the meeting of Sub-Committee on GRAP.

"AQI of Delhi has shown increasing trend due to calm winds and unfavorable meteorological conditions in Delhi-NCR. The AQI of Delhi has been recorded as 2O2 for 07.03.2025 (in 'Poor' category). Further the forecast by IMD/ IITM also predicts AQI to mainly remain in 'Poor' category due to, low ventilation coefficient, decrease in wind speeds and unfavorable meteorological conditions. The Sub-Committee, accordingly...