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Delhi Air Pollution: As the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipped to the “very poor” category ahead of Diwali, anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-2 have been implemented for Delhi and surrounding areas. Earlier, on October 14, restrictions under GRAP-1 were enforced for the first time this season.

The Commission for Air Quality Management issued an order on Sunday announcing the GRAP-2 measures and warning of further AQI deterioration, with readings reaching 302 by 7 PM and forecasts predicting worsening conditions.

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“The AQI of Delhi has shown an increasing trend since morning and has been recorded as 296 at 4:00 PM and 302 at 7:00 PM. The forecast by IMD/IITM also predicts further deterioration of AQI in the coming days,” the order stated.

GRAP-2 Restrictions In Delhi: Checklist

Under GRAP-2 restrictions, the second phase of the Graded Response Action Plan, the following measures are implemented:

- Inter-state buses from NCR states will no longer be allowed to enter Delhi.

- The use of diesel generators in the national capital will be restricted.

- Parking fees will be increased to discourage private vehicle use.

- Construction activities in Delhi will be restricted and not permitted at the previous scale.

- Daily sweeping and water sprinkling will be carried out to control dust pollution.

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Advisory For Citizens

- Use public transportation and minimise the use of personal vehicles.

- Use technology, take a less congested route even if slightly longer.

- Regularly replace air filters at recommended intervals in your automobiles.

- Avoid dust-generating construction activities during months of October to January.

- Avoid open burning of solid waste and biomass

These measures are in addition to those under GRAP-1, which includes a ban on labour-intensive construction without dust control, mandatory water sprinkling at all project sites, increased inspections of polluting industries, and stricter CNG compliance for public transport.

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