Delhi Imposes GRAP Stage 2 Curbs as Air Quality Turns Very Poor
Delhi has put GRAP Stage 2 restrictions in place because air quality has reached the very poor category. Older vehicles face bans, parking fees are raised, and people are urged to use public transport. The guide explains what is allowed and what is not.
Context
GRAP, or Graded Response Action Plan, is a set of steps that tighten in stages as Delhi's air worsens. Winter smoke and cold air trap pollution in the capital every year, so these curbs return often.