Delhi's air quality remains in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 381 as of Thursday morning, following days of 'severe plus' conditions. Stricter measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been activated, including school closures and construction bans. Residents voiced concerns about health risks and urged stronger action. Toxic foam persists on the Yamuna River, and the city recorded its coldest night at 11.2°C. Mask advisories and staggered office timings aim to mitigate impacts as visibility worsens.
