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Health
Delhi AQI Hits 605, Air Quality Turns 'Severe' Despite GRAP II Rules
✍️ The Week
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:38 PM
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Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to 'severe' levels with the AQI touching 605, even after the implementation of GRAP II restrictions.
The air quality in the National Capital Region has plunged into the 'severe' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) registering a high of 605. This sharp deterioration in air conditions has raised significant concerns among residents and health experts alike.
The spike in pollution levels occurred despite the enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage II restrictions. These measures were implemented to curb vehicular emissions and industrial activities to improve air standards, yet the AQI continued to rise.
The 'severe' classification indicates that the air contains high concentrations of pollutants, posing serious health risks, particularly for individuals with respiratory conditions. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the city grapples with the persistent smog.
The spike in pollution levels occurred despite the enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage II restrictions. These measures were implemented to curb vehicular emissions and industrial activities to improve air standards, yet the AQI continued to rise.
The 'severe' classification indicates that the air contains high concentrations of pollutants, posing serious health risks, particularly for individuals with respiratory conditions. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the city grapples with the persistent smog.