As Delhi’s air quality turns ‘poor’ again, stricter measures kick in
Delhi's air quality has slipped into the 'poor' category for the first time since July, prompting the implementation of Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Authorities have introduced emergency curbs, including bans on diesel generator sets and restrictions on inter-state transport using unclean fuels.
Why it matters
Reflects the recurring public health and environmental crisis of severe air pollution in northern India and the regulatory measures taken to mitigate it.
As Delhi’s air quality turns ‘poor’ again, stricter measures kick in left A truck-mounted water sprinkler sprays tiny droplets of water to mitigate the effects of air pollution in New Delhi on October 19, 2026 ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4oqj3o/article71607541.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261019320L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): A truck-mounted water sprinkler sprays tiny droplets of water to mitigate the effects of air pollution on a road near India Gate, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo) AQI was at 245 on Wednesday, the first time in the ‘poor’ category since July; CAQM tells States to impose restrictions on diesel generator sets, inter-State transport as part of a graded response action plan New Delhi Residents of north Indian States around the national capital will not be permitted to use diesel generator sets as a regular source of power supply, and only inter-State buses using clean fuel will be allowed to enter Delhi, according to…
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