Delhi-NCR Air pollution: SC refuses to relax GRAP-IV measures, asks CAQM to consider relaxing norms for schools

Last week, GRAP-IV was imposed in the national capital after the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 450 mark, and the apex court had said that the curbs can't be eased without its approval.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi-NCR engulfed in thick smog, AQI in 'severe' categoryThe GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) has 4 stages - stage I when AQI ranges between 201 and 300, stage II when AQI is 301-400, stage III when AQI is 401-450...DNA Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
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Delhi AQI Update: Air quality turns 'severe', AQI reaches...An AQI is considered 'poor' between '200 and 300', 'very poor' at '301 and 400', 'severe' at '401-450,' and 450 and above is 'severe plus.'DNA |