The annual calamity that winter smog now is proves the National Capital Region requires a sustained, all-year-long action plan rather than reactionary responses

Delhi's air quality has plunged to "severe-plus," triggering GRAP IV restrictions and impacting travel. Flights and trains are experiencing delays and cancellations due to low visibility. Travellers are advised to stay updated on schedules,

After taking several measures to curb air pollution, the authorities under GRAP-4, urged the elderly, children and those with respiratory, cardiovascular, or other chronic diseases to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors,

Dr Vikas Mittal, a Pulmonologist at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, explains how emergency measures like GRAP 4 can help alleviate pollution's harmful effects

India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.

As Delhi battles dangerously high levels of air pollution, the Supreme Court has questioned the state government over the delay in implementing Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

The Supreme Court censured the Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi and adjoining areas for delaying the imposition of GRAP 3 and 4 curbs.