Delhi-NCR: Stage-4 GRAP Restrictions Lifted As Air Quality Improves

• The Centre's pollution watchdog, CAQM, has removed Stage-4 GRAP restrictions in Delhi-NCR due to improved air quality.
• Measures under GRAP Stage-1, 2, and 3 will remain in effect to prevent further deterioration of air quality.
• Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to 395 ('very poor') after three days of 'severe' pollution.
• Despite the improvement, several areas like Wazirpur (445 AQI), Anand Vihar (444 AQI), and Jahangirpuri (443 AQI) still recorded 'severe' air quality.
• The Air Quality Warning System forecasts 'very poor' air quality for the next two days, with moderate fog also expected.

Why It Matters: Stage-4 GRAP restrictions are lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves, but 'very poor' levels persist.