NEW DELHI: Delhi witnessed a notable improvement in air quality on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling into the 'satisfactory' and 'moderate' categories across several monitoring stations. In light of this significant improvement, all restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been revoked in the Delhi-NCR region, officials confirmed on Monday.
According to official data, AQI levels across key areas showed considerable relief. Ashok Vihar recorded 144, Aya Nagar 132, Bawana 165, Burari Crossing 120, CRRI Mathura Road 121, Delhi Cantonment 122, Chandni Chowk 134, and the Commonwealth Sports Complex 133. Other areas such as DTU reported 93, Dwarka Sector-8 157, IGI Airport (T3) 129, IIT Delhi 127, JNU 113, and Narela 140. However, a few locations like Mundka (170), Patparganj (164), Rohini (174), Shadipur (185), and Wazirpur (197) remained in the moderate range.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) attributed the improvement to favourable meteorological conditions. Delhi’s overall AQI was recorded at 119 on Monday. “Forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and IITM indicate that the AQI is likely to remain in the moderate category in the coming days, ” an official stated.