Delhi  can now breathe a sigh of relief as the pollution levels have eased and GRAPIII has been revoked from immediate effect. The restrictions on BS 3 petrol and BS 4 diesel cars were officially lifted on Sunday night.

Centre has revoked the restrictions under GRAP III. As per reports, the Commission for Air Quality Management has withdrawn GRAP III in Delhi-NCR as AQI levels improved. However, protocols under GRAP 1 and GRAP II remain active across the national capital region.

The CAQM has withdrawn Stage-III restrictions under the GRAP in Delhi-NCR due to improving air quality indexes. Officials stated that Stage-I and Stag

Restrictions under GRAP Stage I and II will remain in place along with the ban on non-essential construction work.

The city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 339 at 4 pm on Sunday. According to forecasts from the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the air quality is predicted to improve further -- from "severe" to "poor" -- due to favourable meteorological conditions.

The Centre's air quality panel announced on Sunday, January 5, the withdrawal of Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR, citing an improvement in pollution levels in the capital and surrounding areas.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage-III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR, following improvements in air quality. While Stage-III actions were lifted,