GRAP, in all its four versions, is an emergency measure—a band-aid used when Delhi-NCR’s air quality turns poisonous. Like all emergency measures, it comes with inconveniences. But some of its measures are defeating the very purpose it’s used for.

The maximum temperature was recorded three notches above normal at 24.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Prashant Tamta Updated : Dec 22, 2024, 06:58 PM IST Delhi's air quality turned 'severe' on Sunday, with the 24-hour average AQI recorded at 409,

On Sunday night, the weatherman forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain in Delhi and the maximum and minimum temperatures at 20 degrees Celsius and 8 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Sunday with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the 'severe' category at 409 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.

Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe' category with AQI reaching 409. High PM2.5 levels pose health risks. Stage IV GRAP measures, including construction bans, are enforced. Light rain is forecast on Monday.

The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR imposed the Stage 4 curbs under the winter air pollution control plan, including a ban on all construction activities.

Delhi and NCR face hazardous air quality with AQI exceeding 400. Severe health risks for residents. Cold weather worsens pollution.

Delhi’s minimum temperature rose in the past 24 hours and was recorded at 7.5°C -- a degree below normal Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for a fourth straight day on Friday as calm winds kept Delhi trapped in a toxic haze coupled with pollutants.