AQI crosses 400 in central Delhi
Monitoring stations in ITO and Anand Vihar reported severe air quality overnight.
Noida and Gurugram also in red zone
Several NCR districts recorded AQI above 350, with slow wind trapping pollutants.
Health advisory for children and elderly
Doctors recommend limiting outdoor activity and using N95 masks when stepping out.
Construction and traffic restrictions
Authorities may tighten GRAP stage measures if pollution levels persist for 48 hours.
When will air quality improve?
IMD forecasts light winds and possible drizzle that could help disperse smog by weekend.
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