All restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been revoked after a significant improvement in air quality, officials said on Monday.The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said that owing to favourable meteorological conditions, the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 119 on Monday.”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 had been in force under an order issued on October 14, 2025.The revocation of the restrictions means that curbs such as a ban on the use of coal and firewood as fuel in tandoors in hotels, restaurants and open eateries, and the use of diesel generators only in emergency or essential situations will no longer be in place.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran calls Israeli bombing of fuel depots ‘ecocide’; Trump warns Nato over war fallout’We’ll remember’: Trump asks 7 countries to send warships to police Strait of Hormuz’Fabrication of clips using AI’: UAE orders action against 19 Indians over misleading posts amid Iran warThere are four stages in GRAP, each linked to the AQI at the time.The first stage, GRAP-1, kicks in when the AQI is between 201 and 300; the second stage, GRAP-2, is invoked when the AQI is between 301 and 400; GRAP-3 kicks in between 401 and 500; and GRAP-4 is invoked when the AQI is more than 450.This year, GRAP-4 restrictions were implemented on January 17. Since then, as air quality improved, lower stages of GRAP kicked in.GRAP-4 was revoked on January 20. Two days later, restrictions under GRAP-3 were lifted, and GRAP-2 measures were removed on February 18. PTIEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAnother Pinaka Regiment Becomes Operational, Three More By 2027: ReportsLPG Tanker ‘Shivalik’ Reaches India After Crossing Strait Of Hormuz, Docks At Gujarat’s Mundra PortMEA Confirms Safe Exit Of 600+ Indians From Iran Via Armenia, Azerbaijan Amid West Asia ConflictCentre Urges LPG Users To Shift To PNG While Assuring Uninterrupted Fuel Supply NationwideIndian Ship Shivalik Nears Mumbai While Nanda Devi And Jag Laadki Carrying Fuel Safely Past HormuzAnant Singh Declares He Will Quit Politics If Nitish Kumar Steps Down As Bihar CM’No Link To PM Modi’s Visit’: Israel Envoy Reuven Azar Quashes Rumours On Iran Strike TimingLPG Crisis Sparks Rajya Sabha Clash As Kharge Targets Govt And Nadda Hits Back In ParliamentTMC Stages Walkout Over Election Commission’s Move To Replace West Bengal BureaucratsUS Hints At India’s Role In Coalition To Secure Strait Of Hormuz During Escalating Crisis123PhotostoriesKuldeep Yadav’s Car Collection: Top 3 expensive cars owned by the cricketer10 quick dinner recipes for summer months that can save your LPG by 30%Assam assembly elections 2026: From Himanta Biswa Sarma to Gaurav Gogoi, key candidates to watch out forRajpal Yadav birthday special: ‘Phir Hera Pheri’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Chup Chup Ke’, funniest films of the actor to watch on OTTWhich colour you should wear during Navratri; based on your birth dateChennai MRTS extension opens after 20 years; Key points6 largest community kitchens of India that serve more than just food10 towns in India perfect for peaceful retreatsFrom Jannat Zubair’s new luxurious car worth Rs 1 crore to Vicky Jain’s Rs 50 crore mansion-Luxurious items Laughter Chefs 3 cast own7 books that will make you feel enlightened and change the way you see the world123Hot PicksUS Iran War NewsLPG crisis in IndiaElection CommissionGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingSidney CrosbyDak PrescottBombay High CourtTaylor SwiftNFL Free AgencySunil GavaskarAssembly election dateStephen CurryGolden State Warriors vs New York Knicks Injury ReportUAE Port Attack
All restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been revoked after a significant improvement in air quality, officials said on Monday.The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said that owing to favourable meteorological conditions, the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 119 on Monday.“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 had been in force under an order issued on October 14, 2025.The revocation of the restrictions means that curbs such as a ban on the use of coal and firewood as fuel in tandoors in hotels, restaurants and open eateries, and the use of diesel generators only in emergency or essential situations will no longer be in place.There are four stages in GRAP, each linked to the AQI at the time.The first stage, GRAP-1, kicks in when the AQI is between 201 and 300; the second stage, GRAP-2, is invoked when the AQI is between 301 and 400; GRAP-3 kicks in between 401 and 500; and GRAP-4 is invoked when the AQI is more than 450.This year, GRAP-4 restrictions were implemented on January 17. Since then, as air quality improved, lower stages of GRAP kicked in.GRAP-4 was revoked on January 20. Two days later, restrictions under GRAP-3 were lifted, and GRAP-2 measures were removed on February 18. PTI
