India, Nov. 18 -- Air pollution across Delhi-NCR pushed into another dangerous stretch this week, with several stations logging AQI readings above 600. The spike also left many neighbouring regions, including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad, inside the "severe" bracket and raised immediate concerns about exposure and health risks for residents.

Across social media platforms, several posts claimed that GRAP Stage-4, the highest level of emergency measures, would be implemented from 8 am on Tuesday.

Some also said that entry of heavy vehicles from outside Delhi would be halted.

But the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued a clarification. In a press update dated 18.11.2025, the body called those Sta...