Delhi air pollution: City's AQI remains in 'severe' category for 5th consecutive day

NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital remains a concern as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stays in the 'severe' category for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday morning. The hazardous pollution levels are triggering serious health issues, including respiratory problems, eye irritation, and an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases. Track pollution level in your city According to the Central Pollution Control Board ( CPCB ), over 14 locations in Delhi recorded AQI levels exceeding 400 on Sunday.

Visuals from the city reveal dense smog blanketing the skyline. GRAP-III In response, the Delhi government has enforced a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) to curb emissions. The restriction came into effect on Friday and aims to mitigate the worsening pollution levels.



As per the government directive, violators will face penalties under Section 194(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, which includes a fine of Rs 20,000. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered the activation of GRAP-III across Delhi-NCR on Friday at 8 am, following a sharp spike in pollution levels that pushed Delhi's AQI into the 'severe' category. This measure seeks to prevent further degradation of air quality in the region.

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