Delhi-NCR Smog Near 400 as GRAP-IV Kicks In
Delhi-NCR Smog Near 400 as GRAP-IV Kicks In
Delhi-NCR battles thick smog with AQI near 400; GRAP-IV activated as authorities tackle dust control gaps and street sweeping.
Delhi-NCR is shrouded in thick smog as air quality remains worryingly poor. The Air Quality Index climbed to a concerning 379 on Tuesday, with Pandav Nagar recording an alarming 445, signaling severe pollution levels. Despite the activation of GRAP Stage-IV, officials admit that pollution remains dangerously high, underscoring gaps in controlling construction dust and the efficiency of road sweeping.
GRAP-IV measures tighten restrictions and trigger enhanced monitoring and enforcement, but residents report exposure on the ground and continued health advisories for sensitive groups. People are urged to limit outdoor activity, wear masks, and use air purifiers at home or work.
Observers point to overlooked areas in dust suppression and street cleaning as contributing factors to the persistent poor air quality. The situation reflects a broader pattern of fluctuating numbers, with earlier assessments showing severe or very poor air across monitoring stations. While some stations have shown marginal improvement, the overall trend remains a cause for concern as authorities push for more effective implementation of pollution-control strategies.
Residents hold a mix of cautious optimism and frustration, hoping that stricter enforcement and targeted dust-control measures will translate into cleaner air in the coming days.
