Dust storm pushes GRAP Stage I
What happened
- CAQM noted a sharp AQI rise on 15 May 2025 from long-range dust transport [PIB].
Background
- It called it episodic [PIB].
Why it matters
- Dust differs from winter smog.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-05-16): CAQM noted a sharp AQI rise on 15 May 2025 from long-range dust transport.
- Dust differs from winter smog.
Quotable data pointCAQM noted a sharp AQI rise on 15 May 2025 from long-range dust transport.
PIB: GRAP Stage I May, 16 May 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: GRAP.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Cause of May 2025 AQI spike
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Go deeper
Official source: PIB: GRAP Stage I May, 16 May 2025
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