Overview
- Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 85 on Saturday, marking the cleanest air for the January to mid-March period in three years.
- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) due to the significant improvement in air quality.
- Favorable meteorological conditions, including light rain, drizzle, and strong winds, played a key role in dispersing pollutants across the region.
- This is the first time since 2020 that Delhi has recorded a 'satisfactory' AQI in the month of March, according to officials.
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued moderate air quality in the coming days, with light rain and cooler temperatures expected.