Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor,' triggers Stage 2 GRAP

India Oct 19, 2025

Delhi's air quality took a hit on Sunday, with the AQI crossing into the "very poor" zone—jumping from 296 to 302 in just three hours.
With weather conditions trapping pollutants and no strong winds to clear the air, authorities have triggered Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), rolling out stricter anti-pollution steps across the city.

Health risks rising ahead of Deepavali

With Deepavali around the corner and firecracker smoke likely to make things worse, health risks are rising—especially for people with breathing issues.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is urging everyone to stick to green crackers permitted under Supreme Court guidelines this year.
Still, some banned crackers are slipping into markets, raising concerns about enforcement.