Delhi AQI Severe GRAP 4 at 459: GRAP Stage-IV Invoked, 50% Work From Home & School Closure Updates

Category: Environment / Policy | Date: December 14, 2025 | Author: NewsLounge Desk | Read Time: 5 Minutes

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has breached the “Severe Plus” threshold, prompting an immediate lockdown-like response from authorities. With the AQI hitting 459 this morning, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked GRAP Stage-IV restrictions.

If you live in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, or Ghaziabad, here is exactly how this impacts your Monday morning.

1. Vehicle Bans: Can You Drive Tomorrow?

The most confusion lies around vehicle bans. Here is the official rule set under Stage-IV:

Note: The ban applies to the entire NCR region, not just Delhi city limits. Police checkpoints have been set up at the borders of Noida and Gurugram.

2. School Updates: Hybrid Mode Activated

The Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued revised guidelines for schools in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad:

• Nursery to Class 5: Schools remain closed (classes shifted to Online Mode) as per previous orders.

• Class 6 to Class 9 & Class 11: Schools have been directed to conduct classes in “Hybrid Mode” (offering both online and physical options).

• Class 10 & Class 12: Physical classes will continue to ensure Board Exam preparations are not disrupted.

Parental Advisory: Check your school’s specific WhatsApp notification today. Many private schools in Noida have voluntarily opted for 100% online classes for all non-board students.

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3. Work From Home (WFH) Mandate as Delhi AQI Severe GRAP 4

To reduce vehicular pollution, the government has issued the following directives:

• Govt Offices: Shall operate at 50% capacity. The remaining staff will work from home.

• Private Offices: The CAQM has urged private companies in Gurugram and Noida to implement a 50% WFH policy until the AQI drops below 400.

4. Health Advisory: The ‘Walking Pneumonia’ Risk

Doctors at AIIMS and Apollo Hospital have flagged a sharp rise in “Walking Pneumonia” cases among children due to the toxic smog.

• Symptoms: Persistent dry cough (>5 days), low-grade fever, and wheezing.

• Advice: Avoid morning walks. Use N95 masks if you must travel. Use air purifiers indoors if possible.

• Why Kids are Vulnerable: Children breathe faster than adults, taking in more pollutants relative to their body size.

• Symptoms to Watch:

  1. Persistent dry cough lasting >5 days.

  2. Wheezing or “whistling” sound while breathing.

  3. Fatigue and low-grade fever.

• Precaution: Avoid outdoor play during early morning and late evening when smog is heaviest. Use N95 masks if travel is unavoidable.

4. Construction Lockdown

While Stage-III banned private construction, Stage-IV extends this ban to public infrastructure projects.

• Banned Activities: Construction of highways, flyovers, roads, pipelines, and power transmission lines is now stopped.
• Allowed: Only specific “emergency” or “strategic” projects (like Railway or National Security works) may be exempted on a case-by-case basis.

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