Delhi News Live Updates: "Scaling down of preventive measures to tackle pollution in national capital will require prior permission of court," Supreme Court told Delhi government.

Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe plus' category on Monday with the city recording an AQI of 484.Tighter pollution control measures, includ

Delhi's air quality plummets to its worst this season, triggering GRAP 4 restrictions. With a severe AQI of 484, the city faces bans on truck entry, construction activities, and reduced office capacities.

The AQI at all monitoring stations stood between 1300 and 1600 - ‘hazardous’ category - at around 10 am on Monday, as per Swiss air technology company IQAir.

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday, with air quality plunging to hazardous levels. Visibility was severely impacted, and residents ar

Delhi air pollution: The air quality in the national capital has worsened with the air quality index (AQI) reading reaching a mark of 483, which is in the ‘severe plus’ category. An AQI of 450 and above is categorised as ‘severe plus’. All the stations for SAFAR-India recorded AQIs of at least 450.

The SC questioned the Delhi government over delay in implementation of stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-4, and said it will not allow scaling down of the preventive measures without its prior permission.

This dramatic deterioration in air quality has prompted urgent action from authorities, with Delhi experiencing a host of severe environmental concerns.

The Supreme Court agreed for an urgent hearing of a plea on Monday seeking directions to curb air pollution in the national capital and adjoining areas.

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated, prompting GRAP IV restrictions. Schools for students up to Class 11 will switch to online learning, construction work will be banned, and only specific vehicles