With a notable drop in air pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday (Feb 24) withdrew Stage 2 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Delhi&rsquo;s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 186&mdash;significantly below the Stage 2 threshold of 300&mdash;prompted the decision.
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<h2>Resumption of activities &nbsp;</h2>
Following the rollback of Stage 2 measures, several previously restricted activities can now resume:
- Coal and firewood use reinstated: Restaurants and hotels can once again use tandoors.&nbsp;
- Diesel generators permitted: These can be operated without restrictions.
- Construction and industrial activity resume: Sites and units previously halted under Stage 2 curbs can restart operations.&nbsp;
- Interstate buses allowed: Buses from NCR states can now enter Delhi without limitations.&nbsp;
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The GRAP system classifies air quality into four stages:&nbsp; - Stage I (Poor): AQI 201-300 &nbsp; - Stage II (Very Poor): AQI 301-400 &nbsp; - Stage III (Severe): AQI 401-450 &nbsp; - Stage IV (Severe Plus): AQI above 450&nbsp;
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) predict air quality will remain in the "moderate to poor" category in the coming days.&nbsp;
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<h2>Continued pollution control efforts </h2>
Authorities will maintain pollution mitigation efforts despite the relaxation of restrictions, including:&nbsp; - Mechanised road sweeping and anti-smog gun deployment to control dust levels.&nbsp; - Water sprinkling in high-pollution areas to minimise airborne particulate matter.&nbsp; - Ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to discourage diesel generator use.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;
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India News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) predict air quality will remain in the "moderate to poor" category in the coming days.

With a notable drop in air pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday (Feb 24) withdrew Stage 2 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 186—significantly below the Stage 2 threshold of 300—prompted the decision. Also Read | PM Modi reschedules departure to prevent inconvenience for Bhopal's class 10, 12 exam-takers Resumption of activities Following the rollback of Stage 2 measures, several previously restricted activities can now resume: - Coal and firewood use reinstated: Restaurants and hotels can once again use tandoors. - Diesel generators permitted: These can be operated without restrictions. - Construction and industrial activity resume: Sites and units previously halted under Stage 2 curbs can restart operations. - Interstate buses allowed: Buses from NCR states can now enter Delhi without limitations. Also Read | ‘When we shouted their names…’: Minister on survival chances of trapped workers in Telangana tunnel The GRAP system classifies air quality into four stages: - Stage I (Poor): AQI 201-300 - Stage II (Very Poor): AQI 301-400 - Stage III (Severe): AQI 401-450 - Stage IV (Severe Plus): AQI above 450 Also Read | ‘Human calculator’: 14-year-old Indian breaks 6 math world records in 1 day The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) predict air quality will remain in the "moderate to poor" category in the coming days. Also Read | Champions Trophy: IIT baba gets trolled for predicting India will lose game against Pakistan Continued pollution control efforts Authorities will maintain pollution mitigation efforts despite the relaxation of restrictions, including: - Mechanised road sweeping and anti-smog gun deployment to control dust levels. - Water sprinkling in high-pollution areas to minimise airborne particulate matter. - Ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to discourage diesel generator use. (With inputs from agencies)

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