Stage 3 of GRAP has been revoked in Delhi-NCR by Commission for Air Quality Management. Meanwhile, the commission said measures under stages 1 and 2 of Graded Response Action Plan will remain effective to manage pollution levels.

The Commission for Air Quality Management said that the air quality index in the national capital was expected to remain ‘poor’ over the next few days.

Delhi-NCR's air quality has improved, leading to the revocation of Stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Stage-1 and -2 measures remain in effect

This decision follows continuous rainfall, which has helped bring down pollution levels, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

Earlier on Friday, pollution curbs under GRAP-3 were revoked in Delhi and the National Capital Region after air quality improved in the area following continuous rain since Friday.

The Commission for Air Quality Management, responsible for air pollution mitigation in Delhi-NCR, stated that restrictions under Stage 1 and Stage 2 will remain in place.

Measures under stages 1 and 2 will remain in force to manage pollution levels.

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NCR's air quality on Friday rolled back stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a dip in air pollution levels owing to continuous rains, according to an official order.