GRAP 3 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR amid dip in air pollution levels
The Hindu
Delhi-NCR air quality improves, GRAP stage 3 curbs revoked due to favorable meteorological conditions, AQI at 339.
The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Sunday (January 5, 2025) revoked stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan after witnessing a dip in air pollution levels owing to favourable meteorological conditions, especially improved wind speed, according to an official order.
The city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 339 at 4 p.m. on Sunday (January 5, 2025).
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.
Due to back-to-back western disturbances, the IMD has predicted rain in northwest India over the next two to three days.
The Commission for Air Quality Management, responsible for strategising air pollution mitigation in Delhi-NCR, directed authorities in the region to immediately revoke curbs prescribed under stage 3 to prevent further worsening of the situation.
GRAP Stage 3, which was brought back on Friday (January 4, 2025), entails a ban on non-essential construction work.
Classes up to grade 5 are required to shift to hybrid mode under Stage 3. Parents and students have the option to choose online education wherever available.
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