Restrictions under GRAP Stage I and II will remain in place along with the ban on non-essential construction work.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked the Stage-III actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR following a significant improvement in the air quality index (AQI).

In a recent statement, CAQM said that the air quality levels in the region have been consistent with improvement. Delhi's Air Quality Index was recorded at 339 and 335 at 4 PM and 5 PM, respectively.

The city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 339 at 4 pm on Sunday. According to forecasts from the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the air quality is predicted to improve further -- from "severe" to "poor" -- due to favourable meteorological conditions.

The national capital faces deteriorating air quality, leading to GRAP Stage 3 restrictions being reintroduced. These measures include halting non-essential construction, shifting classes online, and limiting certain vehicles.

The CAQM has withdrawn Stage-III restrictions under the GRAP in Delhi-NCR due to improving air quality indexes. Officials stated that Stage-I and Stage-II measures remain active. The AQI improvements are credited to favorable weather and higher wind speeds.

The Centre's air quality panel announced on Sunday, January 5, the withdrawal of Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR, citing an improvement in pollution levels in the capital and surrounding areas.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage-III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR, following improvements in air quality. While Stage-III actions were lifted,