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Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-3 Lifted In Delhi After Air Quality Improves
Press Trust of India | Updated: January 22, 2026 20:18 IST
AQI is likely to remain in the 'moderate' to 'poor' category in the coming days (File)
New Delhi:
GRAP 3 restrictions were revoked in Delhi-NCR on Thursday following improvement in air quality.
In an order, the Commission on Air Quality Management (CAQM) said the AQI in Delhi had improved to 332 on Thursday, following which the restrictions were being relaxed.
It said the weather forecast indicated that the AQI was likely to remain in the 'moderate' to 'poor' category in the coming days.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Centre's pollution watchdog had revoked curbs under Stage-4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as the capital's air quality improved.
GRAP, which is implemented in Delhi-NCR, categorises air quality into four stages -- 'poor' (AQI 201-300), 'very poor' (AQI 301-400), 'severe' (AQI 401-450) and 'severe plus' (AQI above 450).
Unfavourable meteorological conditions, along with vehicular emissions, stubble burning, firecrackers and other local pollution sources, often push the air quality in Delhi-NCR to hazardous levels during the winter season.
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Published: January 22, 2026 20:18 IST
Written by Shreya Goswami | Friday January 23, 2026With winter rains and fog sweeping over Delhi NCR and other parts of North India, temperatures are plunging and air quality worsening.
- Press Trust of India | Thursday January 22, 2026 , New Delhi
GRAP 3 restrictions were revoked in Delhi-NCR on Thursday following improvement in air quality.
- Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 21, 2026
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that vehicular pollution is the highest contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
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The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government and other agencies to submit their action plan on the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)'s long-term recommendations to curb air pollution in the capital city.
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Anulom Vilom offers a slow and rhythmic way of breathing which helps to warm and filter the air through the nose. This can be particularly helpful when the outside air is harsh and drying for the airways.
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