New Delhi, May 4 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday revoked actions under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect, citing significant improvement in air quality.

According to an official order dated May 4, the decision comes after Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to 88 at 4:00 PM, falling in the 'satisfactory' category due to rainfall and favourable meteorological conditions.

The Sub-Committee on GRAP, after reviewing the current air quality scenario along with forecasts from IMD and IITM, noted that AQI levels are likely to remain in the 'satisfactory to moderate' range in the coming days.

In view of the improved conditions, the Commission has revoked its ...