Delhi Air Quality Worsens Before Diwali as Smog Rises
Air quality in Delhi has worsened ahead of Diwali as smog builds up. The GRAP 2 curbs, meant to limit pollution, are failing on the ground.
Context
GRAP, or Graded Response Action Plan, sets tougher steps as Delhi's air worsens, with GRAP 2 being an early stage. Stubble burning in nearby farm states and winter weather trap smoke each year, so the problem returns every autumn.
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