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Delhi-NCR air pollution: While scientists warned of a spike in pollution levels over the next two weeks, doctors expressed concerns about a potential rise in respiratory problems.
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400 on Thursday, prompting the Centre's pollution control panel to enforce Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which is typically implemented in the region during the winter season.
VK Saxena also urged public to stay indoors, particularly children and the elderly, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) has exceeded 800 in certain areas.
As stage-3 of GRAP gets imposed, vehicles are running on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel is prohibited; While violators facing a fine of ₹20,000
The state government remains dedicated to completely eliminating the crop residue burning incidents, even as it has achieved 38 per cent reduction in stubble burning incidents during the current harvesting season over the previous year, they said.