Delhi-NCR's air pollution has worsened again, prompting the reimplementation of Stage 3 of GRAP, banning BS-III/BS-IV vehicles and non-essential diesel vehicles.

According to forecasts from the IMD, the air quality situation is predicted to deteriorate further owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions

The IMD has forecasted that dense to very dense fog will persist over the weekend, with the national capital likely to experience a cold wave for the next few days. It also predicted light to moderate rainfall for January 6,

Dense fog blanketed Delhi for the second consecutive morning, reducing visibility to zero in multiple areas and disrupting transportation.

In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced the reimplementation of stricter pollution control measures under Grap Stage III

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated to the ‘very poor’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital recorded at 383 Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

With air quality worsening again, stricter pollution curbs under GRAP 3 were reimposed in Delhi and surrounding areas, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM), the Centre's pollution watchdog,

As part of Stage 3 curbs, the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars (4-wheelers) is restricted in Delhi and nearby NCR districts. However, people with disabilities are exempt.

NCR's air quality on Friday (Jan 3) brought back the stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a rise in air pollution levels. The downfall in air quality comes due to unfavourable meteorological conditions.