GRAP-1 anti-pollution restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR; here's what it mean ...

Delhi: With dropping temperatures in Delhi, air pollution has worsened, with the city’s AQI averaging 201 and most areas between 200–300. Smog is visible, including at landmarks like India Gate pic.twitter.com/lvSZCow1CQ
— IANS (@ians_india) October 14, 2025

• Ban on diesel vehicles aged over 10 years and petrol vehicles over 15 years.
  
• Strict traffic control measures at major intersections. Drivers will be directed to turn off engines at red signals.
  
• Heavy vehicles to undergo black carbon emission audits.
  
• Strict vigilance and enforcement of PUC norms for vehicles. Polluting vehicles to fined or impounded.
  
• Encouraging offices to provide unified commute for staff to cut down traffic
  

• Ban on coal and wood as fuel at roadside eateries.
  
• Ban on open burning of garbage, leaves, biomass and municipal solid waste
  
• Ban on firecrackers
  

• Ban on labour-intensive construction activities without dust control
  
• Mandatory water sprinkling at construction project sites
  
• Mechanised sweeping and water sprinkling should be carried out on roads
  
• Intensify use of anti-smog guns, water sprinkling and dust control measures in road construction and repair