GRAP 4 restrictions revoked in Delhi as air quality improves marginally

CAQM lifts GRAP-4 curbs as Delhi-NCR air quality improves.

Delhi records ‘Moderate’ air quality on Saturday after widespread rain and strong winds swept across the NCR, bringing rare January. (File photo)

By: Express News Service

1 min readNew DelhiJan 21, 2026 01:49 PM IST First published on: Jan 21, 2026 at 01:49 PM IST

In light of a marginal improvement in air quality, pollution watchdog Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday revoked restrictions implemented under GRAP Stage 4 in Delhi-NCR.

At 378, Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) on Tuesday entered the ‘Very Poor’ category after remaining ‘Severe’ on Sunday and Monday. While Noida’s AQI was recorded at 382, Gurgaon’s was 394.

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Curbs under GRAP Stage 3 currently in place, under which schools are required to switch to hybrid mode of teaching until Class 5, and BS-III petrol and diesel private vehicles face restrictions.

Under GRAP 3, BS-IV diesel-operated LCVs registered outside Delhi will not be permitted to enter the Capital, except those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services. BS-III and diesel commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi are still barred from entering the city even if they are transporting essential goods.