The AQI levels fell into the "severe" category in areas like RK Puram (401), Siri Fort (426), Patparganj (410), and Dwarka Sector-8 (405), among others

Dense fog blanketed Delhi for the second consecutive morning, reducing visibility to zero in multiple areas and disrupting transportation.

NCR's air quality on Friday (Jan 3) brought back the stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a rise in air pollution levels. The downfall in air quality comes due to unfavourable meteorological conditions.

In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced the reimplementation of stricter pollution control measures under Grap Stage III

Delhi-NCR faces deteriorating air quality, leading to GRAP Stage 3 restrictions being reintroduced. These measures include halting non-essential construction, shifting classes online, and limiting certain vehicles.

The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented the Graded Response Action Plan III in Delhi-NCR due to worsening pollution levels. With an AQI of 371, restrictions include bans on non-essential construction,

NCR's air quality on Friday brought back stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a rise in air pollution levels owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order.