GRAP-1 restrictions in Delhi-NCR have been revoked after a significant improvement in air quality, officials said on Monday. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said that owing to favourable meteorological conditions, the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 88 on Monday.
“Further, the forecast by IMD and IITM indicates that AQI is likely to remain in the moderate category in the coming days,” an official said.
GRAP-1 restrictions have been in force following an order issued on April 16.
The development means that restrictions such as a ban on the use of coal and firewood as fuel in tandoors in hotels, restaurants, and open eateries, and the use of diesel generators only in emergency or essential situations will no longer
be in place.
There are four stages in GRAP, each linked to the AQI at the time.
- The first stage, GRAP-1, kicks in when the AQI is between 201 and 300
- The second stage, GRAP-2, is invoked when the AQI is between 301 and 400
- GRAP-3 kicks in between 401 and 500
- GRAP-4 is invoked when the AQI is more than 450.
