GRAP-1 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday revoked stage one measures in Delhi-NCR under the Graded Response Action Plan following a significant improvement in air quality.

Owing to favourable meteorological conditions, the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 119 on Monday, according to the CAQM.

"Further, the forecast by IMD and IITM indicates that AQI is likely to remain in the moderate category in the coming days," an official said.

GRAP-1 restrictions have been in force under an order issued on October 14 last year.