Delhi’s winter air has slipped into the danger zone again, and GRAP Stage 3 has returned across the NCR as pollution builds under calm winds and heavy morning haze. Reports on Friday showed the AQI climbing into the “very poor” range, with forecasts warning it could tip into “severe” if dispersion stays weak, according to Latest News in India.
GRAP-3 Returns as Pollution Spikes and Forecasts turn Grim
The Commission for Air Quality Management re-activated Stage 3 as a preventive step, aiming to stop the next jump before it becomes routine. The official update was posted on CAQM’s verified X account, confirming Stage 3 actions across the NCR with immediate effect.
What Changes on the Ground in Delhi-NCR
Stage 3 typically brings tougher curbs that people feel fast: construction and demolition get tighter checks or stoppages, dust control enforcement ramps up, and older vehicles face restrictions in parts of the region. The goal is simple: cut emissions for a few days and stop the slide. Still, it lands hard on daily movement and small businesses. That’s the tradeoff Delhi keeps facing each winter.
