Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Severe' for Second Day; Stricter Curbs Imposed

Air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe' category for the second consecutive day, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 414 on Wednesday morning. The sustained hazardous pollution levels prompted the central government to invoke Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). These measures include a ban on non-essential construction and demolition activities across the NCR. This marks the city's worst air quality spell of the season, posing significant health risks to millions of residents.