Delhi's air quality crisis deepens as the AQI stays in the 'very poor' category, prompting Supreme Court directives to enforce stringent pollution control measures.

Delhi’s air quality remains in the very poor category with an AQI of 316. Several areas reported AQI above 300, prompting concerns from residents about health impacts and the need for government action to address pollution.

Supreme Court extends GRAP-IV in Delhi, considers easing norms, demands action on truck traffic, stubble burning, and welfare compliance.

Court orders action against authorities who failed to implement GRAP IV restrictions. Slams Haryana and Punjab governments for poor action against stubble burning

The Supreme Court notes ‘a complete failure’ in checking the entry of polluting vehicles into Delhi from other parts of the National Capital Region.

The Supreme Court ruled that GRAP Stage IV measures will continue until December 2, except in schools. The Commission for Air Quality Management is set to review and suggest easing the restrictions. Concerns over stubble burning in Punjab and failure to restrict truck entry in Delhi were also highlighted.

The Supreme Court extended GRAP 4 measures in Delhi until Monday. The Court directed the CAQM to consider scaling down to GRAP 3 or 2. Schools will continue to operate in hybrid mode, which is an exception to GRAP 4 measures,

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that all Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV measures except relating to schools will continue to be i.

Stringent restrictions imposed under Grap-4 to tackle the pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR will continue at least till Dec 2, when Supreme Court will take a call on relaxing the measures based on the air quality in the capital.