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Delhi Smog Alert: Kalindi Kunj AQI Rises to 267, GRAP Stage 1 Activated
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 11:33 AM
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The air quality index at Kalindi Kunj in Delhi has surged to 267, prompting authorities to invoke Stage 1 of the Green Revolution Action Plan (GRAP).
The air quality index (AQI) at Kalindi Kunj in Delhi has climbed to 267, placing the city in the 'very unhealthy' category. The spike in pollution has led to thick smog enveloping the capital, affecting visibility and daily life.
In response, the Delhi administration has activated Stage 1 of the Green Revolution Action Plan (GRAP). This measure includes restrictions on industrial emissions, limits on vehicular traffic, and advisories for residents to stay indoors.
Health officials warn that prolonged exposure to such high AQI levels can aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. They urge vulnerable groups, especially children and the elderly, to take precautions.
The government has also called for increased monitoring of air quality and the enforcement of existing pollution control norms. Citizens are advised to use air purifiers and wear masks when venturing outside.
In response, the Delhi administration has activated Stage 1 of the Green Revolution Action Plan (GRAP). This measure includes restrictions on industrial emissions, limits on vehicular traffic, and advisories for residents to stay indoors.
Health officials warn that prolonged exposure to such high AQI levels can aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. They urge vulnerable groups, especially children and the elderly, to take precautions.
The government has also called for increased monitoring of air quality and the enforcement of existing pollution control norms. Citizens are advised to use air purifiers and wear masks when venturing outside.