Delhi woke up to GRAP Stage III restrictions Friday, as the city’s air quality remained in the “severe” category for the third consecutive day, prompting strict measures to curb pollution levels. According to the Sameer aap ,

The GRAP III restrictions have been imposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), due to the city’s air quality remaining severe.

In a bid to tackle Delhi's air quality, Chief Minister Atishi has announced timings for government offices across the city. This initiative aims to ease traffic congestion and curb vehicular emissions,

CAQM imposes construction ban, restricts BS-III and BS-IV vehicles in Delhi-NCR to combat severe air pollution.

Taking to the social media platform X, the Delhi CM stated: "Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes until further notice."

Delhi and nearby regions have been enveloped in a dense layer of smog, causing the air quality to fall into the “Severe” category with AQI readings surpassing 400 in multiple locations.

The air quality in Delhi has significantly declined, entering the 'severe' category as residents continue to grapple with heavy smog and reduced visibility. According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research),

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced new office timings to combat severe air pollution. Municipal Corporation of Delhi will operate from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Central Government offices from 9 am to 5:30 pm,

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced staggered timings for government offices to combat severe air quality and reduce traffic congestion.

Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

Air pollution in the Indian capital is more than 50 times what is considered safe by the World Health Organization.