India, Feb. 24 -- The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Monday revoked the Stage 2 anti-pollution curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This comes after a dip in pollution levels due to favourable meteorological conditions.

Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 186 at 4 pm on Monday, significantly below the 300-mark that triggers Stage 2 restrictions. The national capital will now be under GRAP 1 restrictions until further notice.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas attributes the improved air quality to better mixing height, ventilation coefficient, and "much favourable conditions for dispersion of pollutants".

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and t...