Stage 4 of GRAP imposed in Delhi-NCR, here’s a list of restrictions

Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been imposed in the Delhi-NCR as the air quality has worsened in the region. The measures include a ban on truck entry and a temporary halt on construction at public projects.

#WATCH | Delhi | A layer of smog envelops the national capital as air quality remains in the ‘Severe’ category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Drone visuals from the Vasant Kunj area shot at 8:15 am pic.twitter.com/yuvzOcCaNi

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Here is a list of restrictions under Stage 4 of GRAP:

# No trucks will be allowed into Delhi except for those carrying essential items or using clean fuel (LNG/CNG/BS-VI diesel/electric).

# Non-essential light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi will also be prohibited, except for EVs and CNG and BS-VI diesel ones.

# Delhi-registered BS-IV or older diesel medium and heavy goods vehicles are banned, except for those in essential services.

# Suspension of all construction activities, including highways, roads, flyovers, power lines, pipelines and other public projects.

The Delhi government has also suspended physical classes for students up to class IX and XI from November 18 till further notice. In-person classes for students of class X and  XII will continue as usual.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has recommended that offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) work at 50% capacity, with the rest working from home.