Delhi-NCR Chokes: 'Very Poor' Air Quality Amidst Smog, Fog; Govt Takes Action

• Delhi-NCR experiences 'very poor' air quality with thick smog and dense fog; AQI at ITO 374, India Gate 354.
• Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) activates GRAP Stage-IV, imposing restrictions on industrial and vehicular activities.
• Delhi Cabinet, led by CM Rekha Gupta, approves Rs 100 crore for rejuvenating 160 water bodies to combat pollution.
• Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa highlights initiatives for a cleaner environment and pollution reduction.
• Harsh winter weather exacerbates conditions; IMD issues orange/yellow alerts for Ambala, Moradabad, Ayodhya, Kanpur.

Why It Matters: Delhi-NCR battles severe pollution and winter weather, prompting GRAP Stage-IV and new government initiatives.