GRAP 2 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality levels show improvement: CAQM

CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-II restrictions in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves, with AQI recorded at 214.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) revoked GRAP Stage-II restrictions in Delhi-NCR after an improvement in air quality levels amid changing weather conditions, according to officials.

"The AQI of Delhi has shown improvement owing to favourable meteorological conditions and has been recorded 214 at 4 p.m. today. Further, the forecast by IMD/ IITM indicates that AQI is likely to remain in poor or moderate category in coming days," a CAQM official said.

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Stage- I and II of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are in force since October 14 and October 19 last year, respectively.

Light rain was witnessed at different parts of Delhi on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) with the minimum temperature settling at 15.8°C, 4.8 degrees above the season's average.

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 227 at 9 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).