Delhi's air quality significantly worsened to 'very poor' due to mist, smog, and low wind speed, leading CAQM to impose Grap-3 restrictions immediately. The AQI was recorded at 379 by 6 pm, prompting a ban on construction activities and certain diesel and petrol cars. Further deterioration is expected.
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