Delhi’s air quality worsened to ‘very poor’ early today (January 30) and air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 381 at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). 

Earlier, Grap-3 restrictions were reimposed in Delhi after the city’s AQI dropped to ‘severe’ level on Wednesday (January 29). The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced the reimposition of Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) starting today.

While Stage 3 of Grap is in effect, construction and demolition will stop. All non-essential mining activities will be suspended, non-electric, non-CNG, and non-BS-VI diesel interstate buses will be restricted, and schools are suggested to close for students upto Class 5 in Delhi-NCR. 

Additionally, a ban on operations of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers will be imposed. Commercial vehicles will also be banned from entering the national capital. 

According to an official notice, actions under Stage I, II and III will be implemented, reviewed and monitored to ensure that the air quality doesn’t deteriorate.