The air pollution condition has worsened in Delhi NCR as AQI remains in severe category for the second consecutive day. The Delhi government has implemented GRAP III restrictions in Delhi.

Delhi and its surrounding areas woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday, significantly reducing visibility. The air quality plummeted to 'very poor' levels, with the worst affected areas reaching 'severe' levels.

A study by the Centre for Science and Environment reveals that vehicular emissions are the largest contributor to Delhi's air pollution, accounting for 51.5 per cent of the city's pollution

New Delhi’s air quality hit a ‘severe’ level for the first time this season, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 418 on Wednesday.

In response to dangerously high pollution levels, the Delhi government has ordered the closure of all primary schools starting Friday, with classes shifting online until further notice. Chief Minister Atishi made the announcement on social media.

GRAP stage 3 will come into force at 8am on Friday. The Delhi government announced that classes for primary schools will be shifted to online.

As Delhi's air quality dropped to 'severe', Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced that all primary schools in the national capital would be shifted to online modules. In a post on X, Atishi said that the online sessions will continue till further directions.