Delhi Lifts GRAP-3 Pollution Restrictions as Air Quality Improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management cites better meteorological conditions and forecasts further improvement in the city's air quality index.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after a decline in pollution levels.
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) improved to 339 on Sunday, down from 378 the previous day, with forecasts predicting further improvement into the 'poor' category below 300.
Restrictions lifted include bans on private construction and demolition, optional hybrid classes for students up to Class 5, and limits on certain diesel and petrol vehicles.
Stage I and II restrictions under GRAP will remain in effect to prevent further deterioration of air quality, with citizens urged to adhere to guidelines.
The decision follows favorable weather conditions, including better wind speeds, which helped disperse pollutants trapped by earlier fog and weak winds.