Delhi Struggles Under ‘Very Poor’ AQI as Supreme Court Enforces Strict GRAP-IV Measures
Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) remain under strict anti-pollution measures, with the Supreme Court reaffirming that the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) will remain in force for at least 72 more hours. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 371, firmly in the 'very poor' category, as concerns about enforcement and long-term solutions dominate the discourse. Supreme Court's Tough Stance The Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay S Oka, emphasized maintaining control over the rollback of GRAP levels, stating it will review compliance with orders by the Delhi government on Monday. Any decision to ease restrictions, such as moving to GRAP-III or GRAP-II, will hinge on the city's progress in addressing the pollution crisis.Justice Oka highlighted enforceme...