Delhi AQI: GRAP-3 Lifted, But 17 Areas Remain 'Red Zone' Amidst Persistent Fog

• Delhi's average AQI at 297 ('poor'), GRAP-3 restrictions lifted, ending bans on construction and BS-3/BS-4 vehicles.
• Despite improvement, 17 Delhi areas still record 'very poor' AQI (>300), with Rohini at 359.
• IMD issues 'Yellow Alert' for fog, which traps pollutants and reduces visibility, expected to continue.
• CREA report reveals 65% of Delhi's pollution originates from NCR and neighboring states, only 35% from Delhi itself.
• GRAP-1 and GRAP-2 rules, including dust control and tandoor restrictions, remain in effect.

Why It Matters: Delhi sees mixed air quality: GRAP-3 lifted, but pollution persists in many areas, exacerbated by fog.