Delhi Air Worsens: AQI Crosses 300, GRAP-3 Implemented Amid 'Very Poor' Conditions

• Delhi's air quality deteriorated to 'very poor' with AQI crossing 300 after two days of relief.
• AQI saw a sharp 98-point increase in 24 hours; Bawana, Anand Vihar, Vivek Vihar among most polluted areas.
• Reduced wind speed due to a Western Disturbance is trapping pollutants, worsening conditions.
• GRAP-3 restrictions are in effect, banning BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles.
• No significant relief expected for 4-5 days; IMD issued a yellow alert for fog.

Why It Matters: Delhi's air quality plunged to 'very poor' with AQI over 300, triggering GRAP-3 amid low winds.