Delhi-NCR faces Stage II of GRAP as air quality plummets to 'very poor'. Authorities have mandated intensified dust control, expanded public transport, and restricted diesel generator use. Daily road sweeping and water sprinkling are ordered, with increased parking fees to deter private vehicles. Residents voice concerns over recurring pollution.
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