Delhi Chokes Again: GRAP 3 Curbs Return, Dense Fog Delays Over 100 Flights
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reimposed Stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR on January 9, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed to 357 by 4 PM. The sharp increase from an AQI of 297 on January 8 was attributed to calm winds and foggy conditions, as per a notice issued by CAQM.