GRAP-III back in Delhi-NCR to curb spike in pollution levels; Here's what allowed and what's banned

The Centre's Delhi-NCR air quality panel invoked GRAP stage 3 curbs in the national capital amid spike in pollution levels, said an official order.


Delhi on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 7.6 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).


On Tuesday, Delhi recorded its lowest temperature in four days with the minimum temperature recorded at 6.6 degrees Celsius.

In response to the chilly weather, homeless people took refuge in night shelter homes as temperatures continued to drop in Delhi.

The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has set up 235 pagoda tents to provide shelter to homeless people. Night shelters have been set up in several areas of the national capital including AIIMS, Lodhi Road, and Nizamuddin flyover.

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to 'very poor' on Wednesday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 327 at 8 am, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. On Tuesday, air quality in the national capital was in the "poor" category with AQI at 258, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

What is restricted under GRAP 3

• GRAP Stage entails several restrictions.
• A ban on non-essential construction work.
• Classes up to grade V are required to shift to hybrid mode under Stage 3.
• Parents and students have the option to choose online education wherever available.
• Under Stage 3, the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars (4-wheelers) is restricted in Delhi and nearby NCR districts.
• Persons with disabilities are exempt.
• Stage 3 also bans non-essential diesel-operated medium goods vehicles with BS-IV or older standards in Delhi.