In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked GRAP IV restrictions after the Air Quality Index improved to 271. With air pollution levels shifting from severe to very poor, emergency measures were withdrawn while authorities emphasized continued vigilance, enforcement of lower-stage GRAP actions, and sustained efforts to prevent deterioration during adverse weather […]
Witnessing a steady improvement in AQI, CAQM revokes all actions under Stage-III of the extant schedule of GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked all actions under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR), effective immediately. This decision comes after a consistent improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI), indicating better atmospheric conditions. With Stage-III measures lifted, restrictions such […]
Delhi registers its best average AQI during 2018 to 2025, barring only the 2020 lockdown period during Covid – EQ
In Short : Delhi achieved its best average AQI between 2018 and 2025, second only to the exceptional drop during the 2020 Covid lockdown. Improved air quality is attributed to stricter emission controls, cleaner fuels, and growth in renewable energy adoption. Experts stress that while progress is encouraging, consistent long-term strategies are vital to sustain […]
CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revokes Stage-I of the extant schedule of GRAP in the entire NCR, AQI with immediate effect – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire NCR, effective immediately, following improved air quality. Delhi’s AQI dropped from 278 to 179, moving to the ‘Moderate’ category. Despite the revocation, CAQM urges continued adherence to air quality regulations to maintain […]
In view of improvement in the overall AQI of Delhi, CAQM revokes Stage-I of GRAP in the entire NCR, with immediate effect – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect, citing improved air quality. The decision follows a decline in Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI), allowing the relaxation of initial anti-pollution measures. GRAP’s Stage-I is triggered […]
Delhi lifts GRAP 3 restrictions as air quality improves; AQI drops to 289 – EQ
In Short : Delhi has eased GRAP level 3 restrictions as the city’s air quality shows improvement, with the AQI dropping to 289, classified as “very poor.” The relaxation follows a decline from more severe pollution levels, leading to a resumption of halted activities like construction. GRAP measures are adjusted based on air quality to […]
Stage I and II of GRAP continue to be in force – EQ Mag
The Sub-Committee for invoking actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) held a meeting today to review the progress of the actions implemented under Stage II along with Stage I of the GRAP in the entire NCR. As per the dynamic model and weather/ meteorological forecast provided by IMD/ IITM, the overall air quality […]