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Delhi-NCR air quality worsens, GRAP-1 curbs imposed

Published Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Updated October 21

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  • The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was observed to be 244 at 2 pm on October 21, 2026, placing it in the 'poor' category.

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  • The Hindu

    The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the NCR and adjoining areas announced Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as Delhi's air quality slipped into the 'poor' category. This measure is a set of short-term emergency actions to reduce air pollution, triggered by an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 244.

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