India, Dec. 24 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday revoked pollution curbs in the national capital as the air quality levels fell to 'poor category'.

The air quality index of Delhi on Wednesday was at 271 (poor), falling from 412 (severe) a day ago.

Speaking on the easing of curbs, the CAQM said that the capital's AQI has shown significant improvement due to high winds and favourable meteorological conditions.

"Noting the continuous improvement in the AQI levels of Delhi, the Sub-Committee on GRAP, in its meeting held today, reviewed the air quality scenario in the region as well as the IMD/IITM forecasts, and observed the following: AQI of Delhi has shown significant improvement since last night owing to h...