Delhi’s Air Quality Turns Hazardous After Post-Diwali Festivities, Govt Imposes GRAP 2

Delhi’s Air Quality Turns Hazardous After Post-Diwali Festivities, Govt Imposes GRAP 2

Published : Oct 21, 2025, 12:02 PM IST

Delhi woke up under a blanket of smog after Diwali 2025 celebrations, with AQI levels touching ‘severe’ in several areas. The government has now enforced GRAP Stage 2 restrictions to control pollution as fireworks, stagnant winds, and dust pushed air quality into the danger zone.