Delhi Air Quality Plunges into Severe Category as AQI Reaches 483 Despite GRAP Stage-3 Curbs
Air pollution in Delhi has reached a critical emergency level, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to an alarming 483. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, over 15 monitoring stations across the national capital recorded readings well above the 400 mark, placing the air firmly in the severe category.
Thick smog blanketed the region, causing widespread breathing discomfort, eye irritation, and headaches even after authorities enforced Stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). While India’s official monitoring scale caps readings at 500, private trackers reported localized spikes exceeding 1,000 in several neighborhoods .
Experts attribute this severe crisis to a combination of seasonal farm fires, heavy vehicular emissions, unchecked construction dust, and stagnant winter weather patterns. Health officials warn that fine PM2.5 particles pose severe respiratory and cardiovascular risks, especially for children and the elderly.
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