The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the maximum temperature for the day was recorded at 15.8 degrees Celsius, five degrees below the seasonal average.

The Commission for Air Quality Management said that the air quality index in the national capital was expected to remain ‘poor’ over the next few days.

Delhi experiences its highest single-day December rainfall in 101 years, improving air quality but remaining in the 'very poor' category. Heavy rains cause disruptions.

Continuous rainfall since the morning has helped reduce pollution levels, leading to better air quality in Delhi

The anti-pollution restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were lifted in the Delhi-NCR region on Friday after air quality improved, with the 24-hour average AQI at 324 by 7 pm.

This decision follows continuous rainfall, which has helped bring down pollution levels, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR."Observing a downward trend in the AQI levels of Delhi on 27.12.2024, the Sub-Committee on GRAP further reviewed the air quality scenario in the region as well as the IMD/IITM forecasts and observed as under,

NCR's air quality on Friday rolled back stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a dip in air pollution levels owing to continuous rains, according to an official order.

Stage 3 of GRAP has been revoked in Delhi-NCR by Commission for Air Quality Management. Meanwhile, the commission said measures under stages 1 and 2 of Graded Response Action Plan will remain effective to manage pollution levels.