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Delhi Air Turns Poor as GRAP Stage 1 Curbs Take Effect

Delhi's AQI rose from 179 to 244 in a day, prompting pollution curbs across the capital region, including doubled parking charges, as forecasts pointed to several days of poor air.

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Key moments · 6

Delhi warned of season's first poor air spell

Times of India Top Stories ↗

Coldest night of month recorded at 17.1 degrees Celsius

The Hindu ↗

Forecast points to six days of poor air

Times now ↗

Citywide AQI remains moderate ahead of expected deterioration

NDTV India ↗

Morning AQI reaches 238 as Stage 1 invoked

Mint ↗

Afternoon AQI rises further to 244 in Delhi

The Hindu ↗

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17 articles

  1. GRAP-1 invoked in Delhi-NCR: What is banned, what is allowed from November 1
    Times of India Top Stories
  2. GRAP Stage I invoked in Delhi-NCR: What restrictions apply and what residents need to know
    Indian Express
  3. Delhi sees season’s first ‘poor’ air day as temperatures dip; AQI worst in 100 days
    News
  4. GRAP 1 restrictions, bans in Delhi: Impact on cars, trucks, PUC certificate, hotels, restaurants, construction
    Mint
  5. Delhi-NCR: GRAP Stage 1 Restrictions Imposed As Air Quality Deteriorates
    Swarajya

9 articles

  1. Delhi AQI to slip into 'poor' category from Wednesday, pollution levels to rise
    Mint
  2. Delhi Air Quality Set To Deteriorate To 'Poor' Category From Wednesday
    NDTV India
  3. As winter nears, Delhi air quality deteriorates, set to turn ‘poor’
    Indian Express
  4. Will Delhi ban older vehicles this winter? Check new pollution rules from November 1
    India News
  5. No entry for vehicles below BS-VI from outside Delhi from November 1
    Times of India Top Stories

4 articles

  1. Delhi Records Coldest October Morning So Far, Air Quality May Worsen
    NDTV Top Stories
  2. Delhi’s AQI To Remain ‘Poor’ For 6 Days: Can Short-Term Exposure Trigger Respiratory Problems?
    Times now
  3. At 17.1 degree Celsius, Delhi records this month’s coldest night so far
    The Hindu
  4. The Air Is Turning: Delhi Faces 6-Day 'Poor' AQI Spell
    Times now

1 article

  1. Delhi air set to worsen to ‘poor’ for first time this season
    Times of India Top Stories