Sat Nov 16 05:09:22 UTC 2024: ## Delhi NCR Chokes Under Severe Air Pollution, GRAP-3 Implemented
**New Delhi, [Date]** – Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are grappling with a severe air pollution crisis, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 400 – categorized as “severe” – prompting the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 3. Authorities are urging residents to limit outdoor activities as the hazardous air quality poses significant health risks. The alarming pollution levels have broken previous records, and experts warn of serious health consequences for those exposed.