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Delhi Air Curbs Lifted: Fog Persists
2 Jan
Summary
- Stage III GRAP restrictions revoked by CAQM for Delhi-NCR.
- Air Quality Index remains in the 'very poor' category.
- Dense fog and smog continue to reduce visibility significantly.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR. This decision comes following a noticeable improvement in air quality, though the region's AQI remains in the 'very poor' category, with a national capital average of 386.
Despite a dip in temperatures, dense fog and smog continue to significantly impact visibility across Delhi and surrounding areas. This has led to disruptions in daily routines and prompted airlines to issue travel advisories. Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 423, with other areas also experiencing poor to severe air quality.
Stage III restrictions previously banned non-essential construction and demolition, stone crushing, and mining. They also restricted BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, limited offices to 50% staff attendance, and moved primary school classes to hybrid mode.
