NCR’s air quality revoked stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan on Sunday after air pollution levels eased. Stage 3, which was imposed on Friday, includes a 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).

Forecast suggests that the AQI is likely to be in the “poor” range with a reading below 300 in the coming days

Delhi  can now breathe a sigh of relief as the pollution levels have eased and GRAPIII has been revoked from immediate effect. The restrictions on BS 3 petrol and BS 4 diesel cars were officially lifted on Sunday night.

Centre has revoked the restrictions under GRAP III. As per reports, the Commission for Air Quality Management has withdrawn GRAP III in Delhi-NCR as AQI levels improved. However, protocols under GRAP 1 and GRAP II remain active across the national capital region.

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.

Dense fog blanketed Delhi for the second consecutive morning, reducing visibility to zero in multiple areas and disrupting transportation.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reinstated stage-III GRAP restrictions in Delhi after the Air Quality Index (AQI) worsened due to unfavorable weather conditions. The AQI rose from 351 to 376,