A dense fog enveloped Delhi and nearby regions early Saturday (16 November) as the national capital’s air quality index (AQI) remained in the ‘Severe’ category for the fourth straight day. Delhi’s overall AQI was recorded at 404 on Saturday morning, placing it in the ‘Severe’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.

The Delhi government has banned private BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles, prohibited the entry of interstate non-electric-CNG buses, certain categories of construction activities, and staggered government office timings,

Delhi's air quality remains severe, prompting GRAP-III restrictions under which stringent ban will be put in place on construction and demolition activities among others.

The Delhi government has announced a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers starting Friday to combat the deteriorating air quality

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

The Delhi government enforces GRAP III measures, including staggered office timings and vehicle bans, to address severe air pollution levels.

Delhi's air quality remained "severe" for the second consecutive day, prompting authorities to implement stricter pollution control measures under Grap stage III. The hazardous smog forced schools to shift primary classes online.