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As of Saturday morning, December 13, 2025, Delhi's air quality has entered the 'severe' category.

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Delhi Chokes: Emergency Pollution Measures Activated

13 Dec

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Summary

Delhi's air quality reached the 'severe' category on Saturday morning.
Stage 3 of GRAP, an emergency pollution control plan, has been invoked.
Construction bans and restrictions on older vehicles are now in effect.

Delhi Chokes: Emergency Pollution Measures Activated

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated significantly, reaching the 'severe' category on Saturday morning, December 13, 2025. This alarming development prompted the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to immediately invoke Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This stage represents a set of stringent emergency measures aimed at curbing the escalating air pollution across the National Capital Region (NCR).

Implementing Stage 3 of GRAP brings forth several critical restrictions. Construction and demolition activities are now prohibited throughout the NCR to minimize dust pollution. Furthermore, older vehicles, specifically BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel light motor vehicles, are banned from plying in Delhi and key NCR districts. These measures are crucial in the battle against hazardous air quality.