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The Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted the Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after a significant improvement in the city's air quality due to rainfall. The decision was made on Sunday, as the rain alleviated some of the pollution levels, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) improving from a "very poor" to a "poor" category.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Thursday due to a sharp deterioration in air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). This action was prompted by a significant rise in the Air Quality Index (AQI), which had already surged to 357 at 4 PM on January 9, following calm winds and dense fog.

Delhi is facing a cold wave on Monday morning, with temperatures dipping and chilly winds sweeping through the national capital. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, signaling a significant drop in temperature. Dense fog in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab also delayed several trains at New Delhi Railway Station, further disrupting the city's morning commute.

Heavy rainfall overnight caused widespread disruptions in Delhi on Friday, with traffic snarls reported across several areas of the city. The downpour, which began around 2:30 am, led to severe waterlogging, especially in regions like Burari, where traffic was severely impacted

Delhi woke up to a chilly Monday morning, with a minimum temperature of 9.2°C recorded at 5:30 a.m. However, despite the respite brought by light rain and a blanket of fog, the city's air quality remains dangerously toxic.

Delhi has experienced its cleanest first half of December since the air quality index (AQI) data was first collected in 2015, with significant improvements in air quality across the capital. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an average AQI of 238 from December 1 to December 15, the lowest ever for the month.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has lifted the restrictions under Stage-4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). This decision follows an improvement in the city’s air quality, which has remained "moderate" for two consecutive days. The bench, headed by Justice Abhay S. Oka, has also urged the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to reduce the thresholds for the two most stringent stages of the anti-pollution plan by 50 AQI points.

Delhi breathed easier on Wednesday as the air quality improved to the ‘moderate’ category for the first time in 50 days, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The respite, however, might be short-lived, with forecasts predicting a return to ‘poor’ air quality by Friday.

As Delhi-NCR continues to battle its worst air quality in years, the Delhi government has taken a significant step to protect its workforce from the hazardous pollution levels. Starting today, 50% of the Delhi government employees will be working from home as part of a series of measures aimed at addressing the "severe" air quality in the region.

Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, which had crossed the 500-mark earlier this week, have started to decrease, signaling that the stringent GRAP IV measures are beginning to take effect. According to officials, the Air Quality Index (AQI) — a measure of air pollution — dropped from 500 to 467 on Tuesday, indicating a slight improvement in the city's air quality.

Delhi continues to grapple with severe air pollution, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching alarming levels for the third consecutive day. As the national capital remains covered in a thick blanket of smog, authorities have taken stringent measures to curb pollution, including shifting primary schools to online classes and enforcing new restrictions under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP).

Despite a reduction in the contribution from stubble burning, Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the "very poor" category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 387 at 12 PM on Friday, dangerously close to the "severe" range. The AQI had registered 390 at 11 AM, and 377 as the 24-hour average on Thursday. The high pollution levels have led to poor visibility and widespread health concerns for the residents of the national capital.

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “very poor” category for the fifth straight day on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) continuing to stay over 350. Calm winds have continued to hinder the dispersion of pollutants, keeping the capital’s air quality at dangerous levels. The city has recorded a rise in the AQI since November 3, when it peaked at 382, marking the highest level of the season so far.

Delhi's air quality remained at hazardous levels on Wednesday, as the city continued to face a "very poor" air quality index (AQI) for the fourth consecutive day. Calm winds and a layer of shallow fog contributed to the ongoing air pollution, with visibility dipping to around 800 meters early in the morning. The shallow fog, which was recorded for a second day, has exacerbated the situation, making it difficult for pollutants to disperse.