Overview
- Delhi’s average AQI was around 454–461 from Sunday into Monday, and several stations such as Ashok Vihar, Rohini and Wazirpur hit the 500 instrument limit.
- Stage‑IV of the Graded Response Action Plan remains in force, including a construction and demolition ban, curbs on older diesel trucks, hybrid classes up to Class IX and XI, and 50% office attendance with work from home.
- IGI Airport and airlines issued advisories as visibility dropped to 50–100 metres in early hours, with widespread delays and some cancellations reported across flights.
- Environment and weather agencies said a feeble western disturbance, very low wind speeds, higher moisture and temperature inversion are trapping pollutants near the surface.
- Hospitals reported a 20–30% rise in respiratory cases, and forecasts suggest only limited short‑term relief as enforcement and monitoring continue across the region.