New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday issued an order revoking actions under Stage II ('Very Poor' Air Quality) of the existing Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

However, the notice clarified that measures under Stage I of the GRAP will continue across the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure that air quality does not deteriorate further.

The announcement followed a review by the Sub-Committee on GRAP, which examined the current air quality and the meteorological forecast for the region.

The committee noted that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi improved due to favourable meteorological conditions, with a reading of 214 at 4 PM today, remaining in the 'poo...