In view of the Air Quality remaining in the severe category in Delhi-NCR, GRAP stage- 4 will be enacted from 8 AM tomorrow. Under the GRAP-4, Entry of heavy vehicles from other states will be banned in Delhi. However, trucks carrying essential commodities and providing essential services will be allowed. All CNG, Electric and BS-VI Diesel trucks will also be permitted to enter Delhi.

The decision was taken in the meeting of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Regions and Adjoining Areas (CAQM). Our correspondent reports that the Air Quality Index (AQI) of 452 recorded at 6 in Delhi this evening. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), most areas of the city crossed the AQI of 450.