GRAP I imposed ahead of Diwali in Delhi-NCR as AQI reaches 211 News24 –

By Correspondent On Oct 14, 2025

Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been implemented in Delhi-NCR starting Tuesday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 201 mark, entering the ‘Poor’ category. This stage includes preventive and restrictive measures aimed at curbing further deterioration of air quality. The enforcement of GRAP Stage I highlights the growing pollution concerns in the region as winter approaches, and with Diwali just a week away.

Implementation of actions under Stage I (Poor, Air Quality, AQI: 201-3OO) of the extant schedule of GRAP comes into immediate effect in Delhi-NCR pic.twitter.com/FqElL6TdXf

— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025

According to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), air quality in Delhi at 4 pm on Tuesday, October 14 was recorded at 211, which falls under ‘poor’ category.

#AQI of #Delhi today at 4:00 PM (Average of past 24 hours)

For more details, kindly visit:https://t.co/boDhLF9TZv#GoGreenBreatheClean pic.twitter.com/QFImV5exyy

— Commission for Air Quality Management (@CAQM_Official) October 14, 2025