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4mo ago

Delhi Revokes GRAP Stage 4 Restrictions as Air Quality Improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management downgraded measures to Stage 3 after the AQI fell to 'very poor' levels, reflecting improved conditions in the region.

Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remained in the 'severe' category.
The AQI had been gradually declining through the day. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved from 'severe' to 'very poor,' recording 369 on Tuesday, down from 406 the previous day.
  • The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which had been in place since December 16.
  • Stage 4 restrictions included a ban on construction activities, entry of non-essential diesel trucks, and mandatory hybrid schooling for most students.
  • Stages 1, 2, and 3 of GRAP remain in effect as a precaution to prevent further deterioration of air quality.
  • Meteorological forecasts predict that air quality will stay in the 'very poor' category in the coming days, with potential fluctuations influenced by wind speeds and weather conditions.