New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Delhi woke up to toxic air on Tuesday morning as pollution levels soared across the national capital after Diwali festivities. This prompted the state government to invoke GRAP 2 measures to curb pollution that poses risk even to healthy individuals besides those already suffering from respiratory diseases and asthma issues. On Monday, the national capital recorded an AQI of 357, according to Central Pollution Control Board data at 1:20 PM.

Since October 19, Graded Response Action Plan Stage 2 is effective in Delhi-NCR as the AQI crossed 300 on Sunday. falling in the "very poor" category. Every year, Delhi government faces the problem of hazardous air pollution during this time. However, it is time to revisit Delhi ...