Delhi Air Pollution Restrictions Eased as AQI Improves After Rainfall

The Commission for Air Quality Management lifted Stage IV curbs but retained Stage III measures following a drop in pollution levels.

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) improved to 294 on Friday, categorized as 'very poor,' after recent rainfall reduced pollution levels.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked Stage IV restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) but kept Stage III curbs in place.
Stage IV restrictions included a ban on all construction activities, entry of non-essential polluting trucks, and mandatory hybrid learning for most school classes.
Stage III restrictions still prohibit private construction, certain diesel vehicles, and mandate hybrid learning for students up to Class 5.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts dense fog and smog in the coming days, with temperatures remaining slightly above seasonal norms.