Delhi lifts GRAP stage III restrictions as air quality improves

India Nov 27, 2025

Delhi has rolled back its strictest anti-pollution measures after several days of better air.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 337—still "very poor," but no longer "severe."

What's changing for you?

With Stage III lifted, government offices are back to normal hours (no more mandatory work-from-home), and schools will fully reopen on November 27.
Some rules stick around though: dust control at construction sites, bans on open burning, and tighter vehicle checks are still in place to keep pollution from spiking again.

Authorities keeping a close watch

Officials say if the air gets worse again, restrictions could return.
For now, forecasts suggest AQI will stay "very poor," but not dip back into "severe" territory—so everyone's hoping the fresh(er) air lasts.