III, banning BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers due to severe air pollution. Rs 20,000 fine for violations.

This measure comes as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III), which aims to combat severe air pollution levels.

According to the Sameer app by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 404 at 6 am on Saturday.

Most parts of Delhi and its neighbouring areas, including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram, remained engulfed in smog for the third consecutive day on Friday. Anti-pollution curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III have come into effect as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas reached 'severe' levels.

Delhi and its surrounding areas woke to hazardous air quality on November 15th, with smog blanketing the region. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a

Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

Eczema cases are rising in areas with high air pollution, according to a Yale University study. Exposure to fine particulate matter doubles the risk of developing eczema. Poor air quality may also worsen symptoms in existing cases.

Lahore, the capital of Pakistan's Punjab province, has seen its air quality plummet to hazardous levels, earning it the rank of the world's most polluted

Delhi faced severe air pollution on Friday, prompting authorities to implement emergency measures. Construction activities were halted, vehicle restrictions imposed, and primary schools shifted online.