CAQM invokes GRAP Stage-II across NCR from 22 October as Delhi AQI hits 310
On 21 October 2024, in the National Capital Region, the CAQM sub-committee invoked Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from 8 am on 22 October 2024 after Delhi recorded a 'Very Poor' daily average AQI of 310.
Summary
On 21 October 2024, in the National Capital Region, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) sub-committee invoked Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across NCR from 08:00 hrs on 22 October 2024, in addition to Stage-I actions. Delhi recorded a daily average Air Quality Index of 310 ('Very Poor') as per the CPCB bulletin, and IMD/IITM forecasts indicated air quality was likely to stay 'Very Poor' due to unfavourable meteorological conditions. Citizens were urged to follow the Stage-II Citizen Charter.
Key facts
- Decision date
- 21 Oct 2024
- Area
- NCR
- Action
- GRAP Stage-II (plus Stage-I)
- Effective
- 08:00 hrs, 22 Oct 2024
- Delhi AQI
- 310 ('Very Poor'), CPCB bulletin
- Body
- CAQM sub-committee
Practice MCQs 2 questions
From when did Stage-II of GRAP come into force across NCR, as per the CAQM decision of 21 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 08:00 hrs on 22 October 2024
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the CAQM sub-committee invoked Stage-II of GRAP across NCR from 0800 hrs on 22.10.2024.
What daily average AQI did Delhi record (CPCB bulletin) when GRAP Stage-II was invoked on 21 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 310
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: Delhi recorded a daily average AQI of 310, i.e. 'Very Poor' category, as per the CPCB bulletin.