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The air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate with the Air Quality Index (AQI) level above 400 in the 'severe' category in multiple stations at 8 am, despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to file a status report on the measures taken to curb stubble burning, contributing to the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR.
In its notice dated November 10, 2025, the Commission expressed concern that despite repeated directions and review meetings, incidents of stubble burning continue to be reported from Fatehabad district.
The air quality in the national capital continued to deteriorate on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 413 at 8 am, placing it in the 'severe' category, even as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III remains in effect across Delhi and the National Capital
"If the levels of the 'manipulated' AQI are reaching 400 or 450, that means it's an emergency situation in Delhi. We should declare a health emergency in Delhi," Bharadwaj said.
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday said stubble burning in neighbouring states, incidents occurring in those states and climate change are the key factors behind pollution in the national capital.
With air quality in Delhi worsening, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that schools up to class 5 will switch to hybrid mode, offering both online and physical classes.
He mentioned that the GRAP guidelines were mandated by Supreme Court in 2017 due to the rising smog incidents in New Delhi. Ramesh noted that the use of the measures was expected to become less necessary over time as year-round emission reduction improved.
The CAQM has invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR as Delhi's air quality worsened to 'Severe' with an AQI of 425 on Tuesday morning.
The average AQI (Air Quality Index) in Delhi for the period between 1st January - 9th November 2025, has been recorded 175, which was 189 during the corresponding period of last year. PM2.5 and PM10 concentration levels are 75 ug/m3 and 170 ug/m3 respectively during this period, as agains