Delhi AQI Update: BS-3 petrol, BS-4 diesel car ban to continue as Supreme Court refuses to relax GRAP-4 restrictions

What did the apex court say?

"There is hardly any implementation of stage 4 of GRAP to deal with air pollution in the national capital,” remarked the bench of Justices, questioning the Delhi government on the number of officers deployed by it to implement the restrictions, especially banning trucks from entering the national capital.

SC to examine AQI on December 5

"On Thursday(December 5), we will examine the AQI levels and find out whether there is any downward Trend. Some of the relaxations are suggested by the Commission in the report dated 2nd December 2024. We will hear the parties on those measures and pass appropriate orders," the bench recorded in the order.

Current AQI level in Delhi

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) improved slightly from 'very poor' to 'poor' category in some of the areas.

Exemption for PwDs

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has granted an exception to people with disabilities (PwDs) under Stages III and IV of the GRAP. However, they will have to use the vehicles for personal reasons.

Challans issued this year

Over 2.7 lakh challans were issued for Pollution Under Control (PUC) infractions this year alone.

CNG and electric vehicles

There is no restriction on CNG and electric vehicles.

Schools to continue in hybrid mode

Schools to continue classes in hybrid mode as ordered by the apex court last Monday (November 25).

AQI in Delhi currently (5 PM)

Anand Vihar: 315
Ashok Vihar: 289
Chandni Chowk: 201
ITO: 269
Shadipur: 344
Rohini: 310

AQI in UP (Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad) at around 5 PM

Sector - 125, Noida: 154
Sector-116, Noida: 182
Knowledge Park - III, Greater Noida: 177
Loni, Ghaziabad: 210

AQI in Haryana (Faridabad and Gurugram) at around 5 PM

Sector-51, Gurugram: 165
Sector 30, Faridabad: 282