Delhi-NCR has once again selected Grape-3. Following an increase in pollutants and a decline in air quality, the Air Quality Management Commission sent out a notification. Because of the cold and fog, the air quality in the nation’s capital is already subpar. Restrictions have been increased in this case.
Air pollution is rising in tandem with the cold. In Delhi-NCR, GRAP-3 has been restored in response to the decline in air quality. When the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeds 350, GRAP-3 is put into effect. On Thursday, the national capital’s air quality improved. The Air Quality Management Commission then put GRAP-3 limitations into effect.
When the quality of the air dropped Grape-3 was used
The Central Pollution Control Board’s statistics indicates that at 7 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was 299. But because of the fog and low wind speed, it grew quickly. On January 9, 2025, at 4 p.m., Delhi’s AQI was 357. Grap-3 rules were then put in place.
What restrictions are imposed by Grap-3
. Construction work that is not necessary is banned.
. MGVs (medium-sized diesel freight vehicles) that meet or exceed BS-4 criteria are banned.
. Light commercial diesel vehicles registered outside of Delhi that meet BS-4 or lower norms are not permitted entry into the city.
.RWAs are not allowed to burn solid waste outside in the winter.
. Class V schools will operate in a hybrid manner.
. Vehicles delivering necessities are not prohibited.
.Divyangs receive a waiver of the third-phase limitations on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel cars in Delhi as well as the districts of Gautam Buddha Nagar, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram.
Delhi’s temperatures drop because of the cold
On Thursday, Delhi saw an important dip in temperature. Delhi’s weather is still poor because of the cold wave. The Meteorological Department reports that around 5:30 am on Thursday, the temperature in Delhi was 6.4 degrees Celsius. It is also anticipated that the temperature will drop during the day. It is cold. On Thursday, the IMD had forecast heavy fog all over the city. On the other hand, scenes were viewed from various locations throughout the city. People are seeking refuge in night shelters as Delhi’s cold wave deepens.