Delhi’s Air Quality Plummets, Commission Invokes Emergency Measures

This invocation comes after the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the ‘severe’ mark of 350 on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. AQI has risen sharply from 297 on January 8th to 357 on January 9th. Stage-III GRAP actions target construction activities, vehicle restrictions, school operations, and government office timings. Citizens are urged to minimize travel, use public transport, and avoid open burning of waste.