Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates Amid Rising Pollution

- **Delhi's AQI** hit a 'poor' 175 on October 15, following two consecutive days of poor air quality. - **Farm fires** in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have surged, contributing to the pollution. - **GRAP Stage 1** measures have been implemented, focusing on dust mitigation and waste management. - **Firecracker ban** imposed in Delhi until January 1 to curb pollution. - **Chandigarh's AQI** worsened, with stubble burning contributing to the spike in pollution levels. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-aqi-poor-175-for-third-consecutive-day-october-air-quality-index-pollution-farm-fires-stubble-burning-india-news-11728955804629.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/chandigarhs-air-quality-worsens-as-farm-fires-rage-in-punjab-101728931671235.html), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhis-air-quality-remains-poor-for-2-days-in-a-row-6789287), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/graps-stage-1-rolls-out-as-calm-winds-low-temp-keep-air-poor-in-delhi-101728928549607.html)