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flag Delhi-NCR activates pollution controls as air quality hits "poor" levels ahead of Diwali.

flag Delhi-NCR has activated Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan due to air quality reaching 211, classified as "poor," with measures targeting dust, vehicles, and industrial emissions. flag Mandatory dust control at large construction sites, bans on open burning and coal/firewood use, restricted diesel generator use, and prohibitions on older vehicles and firecrackers are in effect. flag Traffic enforcement includes engine-off rules at lights, and industries within 300 km face stricter emission controls. flag The measures aim to mitigate pollution ahead of Diwali, with ongoing monitoring and potential escalation if conditions worsen.

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