Delhi-NCR Chokes: AQI Nears 500, GRAP 4 Curbs Invoked

• Delhi-NCR is covered in thick smog, leading to near-zero visibility and severe air quality.
• The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi reached 462, with some areas like Rohini hitting 499, categorised as 'severe'.
• The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked GRAP Stage-IV measures across Delhi-NCR due to the worsening air quality.
• This marks the worst air quality of the year so far, with the 24-hour average AQI reaching 431 on Saturday.
• Unfavorable weather conditions, including slow wind speeds and poor pollutant dispersion, are contributing to the severe pollution.

Why It Matters: Delhi-NCR's toxic smog creates severe health risks and impacts daily life.