New Delhi. The federal government has implemented strict pollution control measures in Delhi and surrounding districts from Friday due to increased air pollution in India's capital, Delhi. A review meeting decided to implement the third phase of the 'Graded Response Action Plan' (GRAP) due to the continuously rising air pollution levels.
According to a statement issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi reached 382 on November 6 due to unfavorable weather conditions causing pollutants to not disperse in the atmosphere. This level falls under the 'very poor' category.
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