Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

In response to deteriorating air quality, Delhi is implementing GRAP Stage 3 anti-pollution measures, including a halt on construction activities, diesel generator bans, and stricter pollution checks.

Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Every year, De

As of early Thursday morning, the AQI at key locations like Anand Vihar, Bawana, Dwarka Sector 8, and Jahangirpuri surpassed 400, entering the "severe" category.

II came into force in the national capital imposing restrictions on the use of coal and firewood as well as diesel generator sets.

The AQI in Vasant Vihar's C Block area was 1,336 at 11.55 am, as per Swiss air quality monitor IQAir. An AQI above 300 is considered 'hazardous' for humans.

On Thursday morning, Delhi's air quality hit severe levels, with AQI readings reaching as high as 473 in some areas. Despite the hazardous level, the CAQM opted to monitor conditions further before implementing Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).