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).

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 As per reports, the Commission for Air Quality Management has withdrawn GRAP III in Delhi-NCR as AQI levels improved.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.

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The CAQM has withdrawn Stage-III restrictions under the GRAP in Delhi-NCR due to improving air quality indexes.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,