Delhi’s Air Quality Hits Alarming Levels! Here’s What GRAP Has Implemented & What We Need To Do ASAP

Woke up to hazy skies, stuffy air, and that not-so-great feeling in your lungs? Yep, it’s not just you! Delhi is going through its seasonal air-pocalypse, and the smog situation is hitting an all-time high. You know it’s serious when your eyes start stinging and stepping outside feels like walking through a cloud of pollution. But hold on—there's a bigger story behind this haze. Something major is in play, and it’s more than just the chilly air mixing with the dust. What's happening, and why is everyone suddenly turning off their engines at red lights?

Red Light On, Gaadi Off | Delhi’s air quality has officially dipped into the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI above 310, which means GRAP (the Graded Response Action Plan) Stage II is now in full swing. Coal and firewood? Banned! Diesel gensets? Only for emergencies! From restaurants to hotels, even your fave tandoors are part of this action plan. Plus, the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign is here to help keep the pollution from getting worse. It's like Delhi's trying to give itself a breather (literally). So, while we wait for things to clear up (fingers crossed), it's time to do our bit so that we can breathe easy.

Looks like the capital is on a mission, and we’re all in this together. Keep those engines off and the vibes clear!

Sourced via Hindustan Times