
The Centre today implemented stage-IV measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) - the highest level of alert - with immediate effect in smog-ridden Delhi and its neighbouring cities, which remained in the 'severe plus' category for the fourth consecutive day.
The national capital has been covered under a thick blanket of smog for days, with no signs of improvement in the capital's choking levels of pollution.
Here's what is allowed and what isn't under the Stage-IV of GRAP:
Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded 'hazardous' on Tuesday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The AQI reading soared to 413 at around 8 am.
As Delhi-NCR's toxic air sparks warnings for children, the elderly and those with respiratory illness, veterinarians and animal welfare groups are flagging a quieter crisis unfolding among pets and stray animals.
As congestion and pollution continue to choke the national capital, the Delhi government is considering a combination of tougher enforcement and incentives for cleaner mobility.
Chemists say the rise in pollution every year in Delhi translates into a higher demand for eye care and respiratory products and medications.
Tesla showcases Model Y's HEPA filter in a bubble test against BMW X3, highlighting superior Bioweapon Defense Mode and advanced air purification technology.
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