India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle movements in New Delhi and surrounding areas from Monday to combat worsening air quality.

Delhi air pollution: The air quality in the national capital has worsened with the air quality index (AQI) reading reaching a mark of 483, which is in the ‘severe plus’ category. An AQI of 450 and above is categorised as ‘severe plus’. All the stations for SAFAR-India recorded AQIs of at least 450.

In response to the crisis, Delhi’s government has implemented anti-pollution measures to protect residents' health.

Delhi NCR is facing severe air pollution, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to enforce GRAP Stage 4. The stringent measures include banning truck entry (except essential goods), halting construction activities,

Northern India encountered the recurring annual pre-winter event of air emergency where the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings of main pollutant PM 2.5 breached the 400-mark of “very poor” and landed the air of Delhi, Punjab and other northern cities into the “hazardous” category.

Delhi's new action plan to combat rising pollution includes a ban on non-essential trucks, school closures, and remote work.

This level of pollution is a major cause of concern for the residents, especially those already suffering from respiratory problems.

Delhi's air quality reached a 'severe' level with an AQI of 441, making it the second most polluted city in India. The hazardous air quality triggered the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP),

Delhi's air quality worsened further on Sunday, with an AQI of 441, making it the second-most polluted city in the country.

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih is scheduled to hear the plea, as per the Supreme Court's cause list for8.

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