Delhi experiences the highest single-day December rainfall in 101 years at 41.2 mm. The rain improves the city's air quality, bringing the Air Quality Index down to 179. Temperature drops, windy conditions,

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.

Delhi's AQI showed a marked improvement, prompting the revocation of GRAP Stage-III restrictions across NCR. Authorities emphasized strict adherence to Stages II & I measures to sustain air quality gains during the winter season.

Earlier on Friday, pollution curbs under GRAP-3 were revoked in Delhi and the National Capital Region after air quality improved in the area following continuous rain since Friday.

The Centre's air quality monitoring panel on Friday revoked Stage III measures of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) due to a marked improvement in Delhi's air quality. Favourable weather conditions,

BS 3 petrol and BS 4 diesel cars were banned in Delhi after pollution levels breached severe category last week.

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.

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.

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

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.