Delhi Chokes On Diwali: AQI Plunges To ‘Severe’ Category Amid Toxic Air; GRAP II Curbs Imposed

Last Updated:October 20, 2025, 08:25 IST

Stage II of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP II) was imposed on Sunday evening as the air quality turned ‘very poor’.

Delhi Chokes On Diwali: AQI Plunges To ‘Severe’ Category (Image: Getty)

On Diwali, Delhiites woke up to choking air as pollution levels soared once again.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the ‘severe’ category, with readings around India Gate touching 347, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). 

Authorities warned that the situation could worsen further due to post-Diwali fireworks and stagnant weather conditions. 

Meanwhile, Stage II of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP II) has kicked in on Sunday evening as the air quality turned ‘very poor’.

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