Delhi-NCR pollution: CMAQ invokes GRAP stage 2 — Do’s, don’ts and other rules explained

Delhi-NCR pollution:The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered the implementation of the second stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) in Delhi-NCR on Monday. The GRAP stage 2 will come into effect on Tuesday, October 22, as the air quality in Delhi deteriorated this week.The CAQM’s order read, “In an effort to prevent further deterioration of the air quality, the Sub-Committee decided that all actions as envisaged under Stage II of the GRAP – ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality (DELHI AQI ranging between 3O1-4OO) – be implemented by all the agencies concerned in the NCR, in addition to the Stage-I actions already in force, from 8:00 A.M. of 22.10.2024 in the National Capital Region (NCR).” GRAP Stage-1 was implemented across DElhi-NCR on October 14, 2024. Tap here to understand rules under GRAP Stage-1.

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