AQI in Kolkata spikes on Deepavali night due to bursting of firecrackers
1 year, 4 months ago

AQI in Kolkata spikes on Deepavali night due to bursting of firecrackers

The Hindu  

The Air Quality Index of Kolkata deteriorated in Kolkata on Deepavali night because of late-night bursting crackers. Data from the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations revealed that PM 2.5 concentration at Ballygunge, Victoria Memorial, Salt Lake exceeded 400 micrograms per cubic metres. The monitoring stations at Fort William recorded PM 2.5 of 83.2 micrograms per cubic metre at 8 p.m. which increased to 584.5 at 2 a.m. The monitoring station at Victoria Memorial showed a spike of PM 2.5 from 89.1 at 8 p.m. to 583 at 2 a.m. Firecrackers were busted late at night on Deepavali evening and about 361 people were arrested on Sunday night in the city for bursting crackers.

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PM2.5 monitoring: 214 of 406 cities meet standard, says MoEFCC in Lok Sabha
1 week, 5 days ago

PM2.5 monitoring: 214 of 406 cities meet standard, says MoEFCC in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Out of 406 cities where PM 2.5 — the fine, respirable particulate matter — is monitored, only 214 are complying with national ambient air quality standards, the Union environment ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. Kirti Vardhan Singh, minister of state for environment, made the statement while responding to questions raised by leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on whether …

Delhi's air quality best in 4 months, now in 'Moderate' category. Key details
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi's air quality best in 4 months, now in 'Moderate' category. Key details

India Today  

With the aid of vigorous winds, the air quality in Delhi was sustained in the ‘moderate’ category for the second straight day. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality index was recorded at 129 at 8 am on February 14. BEST AIR QUALITY IN FOUR MONTHS On the thirteenth day of February, with the aid of vigorous …

Weather Update Today: Dense fog hovers over Punjab and Haryana while Delhi air remains ‘poor’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Weather Update Today: Dense fog hovers over Punjab and Haryana while Delhi air remains ‘poor’

The Hindu  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for dense fog at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh Thunderstorms with lightning are also expected in isolated locations in Himachal Pradesh. The Central Pollution Control Board reported that the Air Quality Index in the national capital stands at 247, indicating a "poor" air quality level. Earlier …

Bengaluru saw big pollution spike during New Year celebrations
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru saw big pollution spike during New Year celebrations

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bengaluru experienced the most significant pollution spike among Indian cities during New Year celebrations, revealed a report by Airvoice, a global startup dedicated to air quality control, which analysed PM2.5 pollution levels during New Year’s Eve across major cities in India, Europe, and the Americas. The spike is attributed to increased firecracker use and marks a concerning trend for …

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’; temperatures expected to rise
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’; temperatures expected to rise

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the higher end of “very poor” category on Thursday due to slow winds of around five km per hour even as a shallow to moderate fog blanketed parts of the city and the minimum temperature rose to 9.2°C. The deterioration of the air quality prompted the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital …

Weather updates: Dense fog causes train, flight delays, air quality remains poor in Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Weather updates: Dense fog causes train, flight delays, air quality remains poor in Delhi

India TV News  

Several trains have been delayed at New Delhi railway station due to dense fog on Saturday morning, as reported by Indian Railways. The air quality in the city continues to be in the ‘poor’ category, with the Air Quality Index recorded at 248. Although the AQI has improved, the Commission for Air Quality Management lifted the restrictions under Stage 3 …

Sankranti affects air quality in parts of AP
2 months, 1 week ago

Sankranti affects air quality in parts of AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Ambient air quality had been a cause of concern in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Rajamahendravaram during the last four days owing to the Sankranti festivities. The Central Pollution Control Board has mentioned that the air quality has been “moderate” in Visakhapatnam. Vijayawada recorded 119 at its Kanuru station on January 12 and 135 on January 13 while the AQI had …

Air quality in Chennai improved by 43 per cent, says report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Air quality in Chennai improved by 43 per cent, says report

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai may have made progress in its fight against air pollution, as per an analysis by environmental think tank EnviroCatalysts. The report states that the city’s annual average PM2.5 levels have dropped from 49 µg/m3 in 2017, the baseline year for the National Clean Air Programme, to 28 µg/m3 in 2024, marking a 43% improvement in air quality. Ideally, …

HC slams BMC over deteriorating air quality; proposes real-time AQI monitoring
2 months, 2 weeks ago

HC slams BMC over deteriorating air quality; proposes real-time AQI monitoring

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Thursday expressed grave concern over the worsening Air Quality Index in Mumbai, strongly criticising the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and environmental authorities for their lacklustre efforts in controlling pollution. HC slams BMC over deteriorating air quality; proposes real-time AQI monitoring A bench comprising chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and justice G S Kulkarni deliberated on …

Kolkata air quality improves but seasonal challenges remain
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata air quality improves but seasonal challenges remain

The Hindu  

A recent report about the air quality in Kolkata has indicated significant reductions in PM2.5, but the winter spikes remain a concern in densely populated areas. Winter spikes “High industrial density and vehicular congestion in these regions resulted in PM2.5 levels frequently exceeding 65 μg/m3, well above the city’s average,” the report said. Ronak Sutaria, founder of Respirer Living Sciences, …

Mumbai skies still hazy, AQI remains stagnant at 186
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Mumbai skies still hazy, AQI remains stagnant at 186

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Hazy skies returned to Mumbai for yet another day in the city, gathering yet more complaints of poor visibility and dangers to health. While the overall 24-hour air quality index is at 186, at the higher end of ‘moderate’ on the AQI scale, several stations had it much worse. Skies still hazy, AQI stagnant Four air quality monitoring stations …

Why Mumbai’s AQI readings may be hazy: Monitors could be to blame
3 months ago

Why Mumbai’s AQI readings may be hazy: Monitors could be to blame

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A thick blanket of haze continued to cling to Mumbai, a day after the city experienced some of its worst air quality in recent times. Despite the murky haze, AQI readings in only four parts of Mumbai were ‘poor’, that is, Borivali East, Malad West, Mazgaon and Navy Nagar. A study of data from all the 30 AQI monitoring …

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city
3 months ago

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The national capital experienced relentless rains on Friday, but remained enveloped in a thick blanket of smog, rendering the city landscape rather gloomy. The air quality index in the national capital region deteriorated to 353 on Friday, from 345 a day earlier, remaining in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. The …

Delhi AQI remains ‘severe’ at 401 as rain fails to bring air pollution levels down
3 months ago

Delhi AQI remains ‘severe’ at 401 as rain fails to bring air pollution levels down

Hindustan Times  

Delhi woke to 'severe' category air quality on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index at 401 at around 7 am, a day after the city received light rain, which failed to bring the pollution levels down significantly. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered "good," 51-100 "satisfactory," 101-200 "moderate," 201-300 "poor," …

Light rainfall brings chills to Delhi as cold wave looms, air quality remains ‘severe’
3 months ago

Light rainfall brings chills to Delhi as cold wave looms, air quality remains ‘severe’

Live Mint  

Parts of Delhi witnessed light rainfall early Monday, with temprature being recorded at 12-14 degrees Celcius, as per the India Meteorological Department. Delhi air quality Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index in the city remained in the 'severe' category and was measured at 402 at 8:30 am as per SAFAR, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research. AQI …

Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: After improving to ‘very poor’ category, the air quality index in Delhi has once again slipped to ‘severe’, with the AQI of 427 at 7am on Sunday. Delhi's AQI has been consistently deteriorating since last Sunday due to a drop in windspeed, making it the worst since December 2021. Delhi's AQI on Sunday morning: Anand Vihar: 427 …

Delhi's AQI improves after 3 days, to jump back to ‘severe’
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi's AQI improves after 3 days, to jump back to ‘severe’

Hindustan Times  

The Capital woke up to a relatively improved air on Saturday after a streak of four “severe” air days, however, forecasts suggest the respite is short-lived. The 24-hour average air quality index on Saturday was recorded at 370 at 4pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily national bulletin. The India Meteorological Department’s forecast shows the air quality will …

At 451, capital’s air quality plummets to ‘severe plus’
3 months, 1 week ago

At 451, capital’s air quality plummets to ‘severe plus’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital plummeted to ‘severe plus’ category, with a 24-hour average AQI of 451 recorded at 4 pm on Thursday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data. The city witnessed dangerously high levels of PM2.5, the primary pollutant, with 32 of the 35 monitoring stations recording air quality in the severe plus …

Delhi cold wave: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips in Delhi
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi cold wave: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips in Delhi

The Hindu  

Delhi continued to be the most polluted place in India — for the fourth consecutive day — with the overall air quality of the national capital continuing to be in the “severe” category on Thursday morning, according to official data. Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index was 450 at 9 a.m. on Thursday, as per the Central Pollution Control …

Delhi chokes as air quality nears 'severe plus', dense fog amid cold wave - Delhi News
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi chokes as air quality nears 'severe plus', dense fog amid cold wave - Delhi News

India Today  

The overall air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas stood at the higher end of the severe category on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index recorded at 448. Out of the 37 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, 23 reported AQI levels in the severe-plus category, with Nehru Nagar topping the list at an index of 485, according to …

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force
3 months, 1 week ago

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi residents woke up to another day of toxic air quality on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index hovering above 440 in the “severe” category, even as Graded Response Action Plan IV restrictions remained in effect across the capital and NCR. Of the 37 monitoring stations listed on the Sameer app, which provides hourly updates on the …

Supreme Court directs UP, Haryana to impose complete ban on firecrackers as Delhi's air quality worsens
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3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court directs UP, Haryana to impose complete ban on firecrackers as Delhi's air quality worsens

India TV News  

Delhi-NCR air pollution: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to implement complete bans on firecrackers, similar to the measures in place in Delhi, due to the worsening air quality in the national capital and its neighboring areas. The Supreme Court today heard the issue of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, discussing the implementation of a year-round ban …

Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram, Noida’s Sector 62 see ‘severe’ AQI since two days
3 months, 1 week ago

Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram, Noida’s Sector 62 see ‘severe’ AQI since two days

Hindustan Times  

The air quality has severely deteriorated in Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram and also in adjacent Sector 62, Noida. Sector 62 station in Noida also recorded “severe” AQI with readings of 435 on Tuesday and 432 on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Ghaziabad had “severe” AQI with a reading of 403 while Gretaer Noida and Noida recorded AQI of 380 and 390, respectively, in the …

Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Delhi’s air quality has plunged …

Delhi's air quality ‘severe’ at over 420 as GRAP 4 returns | Check area-wise AQI
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi's air quality ‘severe’ at over 420 as GRAP 4 returns | Check area-wise AQI

Hindustan Times  

Delhi woke up to an ‘severe’ category air quality on Tuesday, with the overall AQI at 421 at around 8 am, according to the central government's Sameer app, which provides hourly updates on the National Air Quality Index. The Air Quality Index of other cities in the National Capital Region was no better, with Greater Noida recording an AQI of …

Moderate fog in Delhi as AQI remains ‘severe’; minimum temperature 5.9°C
Trending News
3 months, 1 week ago

Moderate fog in Delhi as AQI remains ‘severe’; minimum temperature 5.9°C

Hindustan Times  

Delhi was enveloped under the blanket of moderate fog on Tuesday as the air quality remained ‘severe’, a day after restrictions under stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan were reimposed. It also restricts Delhi-registered diesel operated Medium Goods Vehicles to BS-4 standards or below, in Delhi, along with BS-4 and lower diesel operated light commercial vehicles …

Delhi pollution: Air quality slips to severe category; CAQM tightens curbs
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution: Air quality slips to severe category; CAQM tightens curbs

The Hindu  

The Central panel tasked with improving air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region on Monday once again invoked its most stringent curbs as pollution levels soared sharply over the past day due to unfavourable meteorological factors that prevented the dispersal of pollutants in air. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas ordered the imposition of the …

Air quality worsens again in Delhi, enters upper end of ‘poor’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air quality worsens again in Delhi, enters upper end of ‘poor’

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated significantly on Thursday and reached the higher end of the “poor” category, impacted by a drop in temperature. “Delhi’s air quality is likely to be in the ‘poor’ category from December 13 to December 15. The outlook for the subsequent six days shows the air quality is likely to be in ‘poor’ to ‘very …

Delhi air quality remains 'poor', light rain today expected to intensify cold
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air quality remains 'poor', light rain today expected to intensify cold

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the "poor" category on Sunday morning, with a thick layer of smog enveloping the city. As per the Central Pollution Control Board data, the overall Air Quality Index of the national capital was 272 at 8 am. The rain may The decline in air quality came days after the Supreme Court allowed the easing of …

Delhi air pollution: AQI recorded at 219, slips back to ‘poor’ category
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI recorded at 219, slips back to ‘poor’ category

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: Delhi's air quality slipped back to the 'poor' category as the AQI was recorded at 219 at 8am on Saturday, the Central Pollution Control Board data showed. New Delhi, India- December 02, 2024: A view of foggy winter morning view amid rising air pollution near Kalindi Kunj. Delhi's air quality has been reeling in “very severe”, “severe”, …

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi residents woke up to clearer skies for the third consecutive day on Friday, as the city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category, offering temporary relief from the toxic haze that has plagued the national capital for weeks. However, the city’s average AQI increased to 197, up from the 165 recorded a day earlier, according to the …

At 7.1°C, Delhi wakes up to coldest morning of season, air quality 'poor' again
3 months, 3 weeks ago

At 7.1°C, Delhi wakes up to coldest morning of season, air quality 'poor' again

India Today  

Delhi shivered through its coldest morning of the season on Saturday, as the mercury dropped to 7.1° Celsius, three degrees below the season's average. The city’s air quality also took a turn for the worse, slipping back into the ‘poor’ category. The Central Pollution Control Board recorded an Air Quality Index of 222 around 9 AM, placing the city in …

Delhi’s air quality remains moderate; slight rise in pollution levels
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality remains moderate; slight rise in pollution levels

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “moderate” category on Friday even as there was a slight rise in pollution levels and the mercury dipped to a degree below the normal. A dip in air quality was expected on Friday despite wind speed staying near 10 km per hour. “Delhi’s air quality is likely to be in the ‘poor’ category from …

Delhi's air crisis: Worst November in 8 years sparks calls for action
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's air crisis: Worst November in 8 years sparks calls for action

India Today  

Nitin Gadkari recently said he avoids visiting Delhi because of the city's severe pollution levels, adding that he often falls ill during his visits. While December brought some relief, as Delhi recently recorded "moderate" air quality for the first time in 53 days, with the AQI dropping below 200, November was a nightmare by all measures. November pain November was …

Rare foray into ‘moderate’ zone on a windy winter day in Delhi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rare foray into ‘moderate’ zone on a windy winter day in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Millions of Delhi residents received a rare reprieve from pollution on Wednesday as strong winds and relatively warm weather pushed the air quality into the “moderate” category – giving the Capital its cleanest air day in nearly two months, and cleanest air day in December in nearly two years. This marked a significant improvement from Tuesday’s “poor” AQI of 268, …

Delhi’s air quality improves to ‘moderate’ after 50 days, ‘poor’ forecast for Friday
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality improves to ‘moderate’ after 50 days, ‘poor’ forecast for Friday

Hindustan Times  

Delhi experienced cleaner air on Wednesday after 50 days, with the air quality categorised as ‘moderate,’ offering much-needed relief from the pollution. However, it worsened to the ‘poor’ category the next day, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Out of the 38 air quality monitoring stations in the city, only Sri Aurobindo Marg recored ‘very poor’ air quality, while …

Delhi’s air quality improves to lower end of ‘poor’ zone
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality improves to lower end of ‘poor’ zone

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s average air quality improved to the lower end of the “poor” category on Wednesday with several stations recording “moderate” pollution levels as bright sunshine and blue skies continued. Meteorological experts said strong surface winds played a key role in this improved spell of air quality. Similar wind speeds of 15 to 20 km/hr are likely until Friday with the …

Delhi's AQI shows slight improvement in December amid air pollution concerns
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's AQI shows slight improvement in December amid air pollution concerns

Hindustan Times  

Delhi residents woke up to slightly-improved air quality on Tuesday as the Air Quality Index stood at 274 in the morning, marking the third consecutive day of relief. New Delhi, India : An office goer is seen wearing a mask amid the polluted weather at Anand Vihar Bus terminal in New Delhi The beginning of December has been relatively easier …

Delhi's air quality improves, AQI drops from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ for second consecutive day
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's air quality improves, AQI drops from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ for second consecutive day

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's air quality showed improvement as the city's air quality index remained in the ‘poor’ category for the first two days of December, recording 280 on Monday. Since October 30, air quality had been in the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories. Of the 38 monitoring stations in Delhi, 12 recorded ‘very poor’ air quality on Monday, 25 reported ‘poor,’ and …

Delhi breathes easier as AQI improves slightly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi breathes easier as AQI improves slightly

Deccan Chronicle  

For the second consecutive day on Monday, Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement although it remained in the 'poor' category with an Air Quality Index of 273 in the morning.According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's 24-hour average AQI on Sunday stood at 285, an improvement to the 'poor' category and a welcome relief following 32 consecutive days …

Delhi snaps 32-day streak as AQI improves to ‘poor’ zone
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi snaps 32-day streak as AQI improves to ‘poor’ zone

Hindustan Times  

Consistent winds over a 24-hour period, coupled with three straight days of bright sunshine, helped improve Delhi’s pollution levels on Sunday, as the Capital’s air quality dropped into the “poor” zone — snapping a streak of 32 days during which the air quality index reading was 301 or higher. The Central Pollution Control Board, in its daily bulletin released at …

Delhi's Air Quality Improves With First ‘Poor’ Category AQI In A Month, Experts Credit These Factors
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's Air Quality Improves With First ‘Poor’ Category AQI In A Month, Experts Credit These Factors

ABP News  

The Air Quality Index of Delhi has dipped below 300 for the first time in over a month, as dry northwesterly winds and ample sunlight, helped disperse pollutants. The air quality of the city was last measured in the "poor" category on October 29, with an AQI of 268, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. Whereas, on …

No Respite From Pollution As Delhi AQI Remains 'Very Poor'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

No Respite From Pollution As Delhi AQI Remains 'Very Poor'

ABP News  

Pollution woes continue to choke Delhi as the air quality in the city continues to be in the "very poor" category. The city is also experiencing colder days as the mercury continues to dip with Friday being the coldest night of the season with the temperatures dropping to 9.5 degrees Celsius. #WATCH | Delhi: The Air Quality Index in the …

Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day

India TV News  

For the third day in a row, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday, as the AQI was recorded as 351 at 9 am as per the Central Pollution Control Board. The most polluted part of the national capital remained Mundka, with severe air quality and an AQI of 401. AQI at different parts …

Delhi’s air quality hits 'very poor' category again, hazy conditions persist
4 months ago

Delhi’s air quality hits 'very poor' category again, hazy conditions persist

India TV News  

Delhi's air quality once again plunged into the "Very Poor" category on Friday, November 29, 2024, with the Air Quality Index recorded at 332 at 7 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Anand Vihar: AQI 393 Rohini: AQI 360 ITO: AQI 309 Shreenivas Puri: AQI 283 Sonia Vihar: AQI 287 Punjabi Bagh: AQI 299 Ghaziabad : AQI 209 …

Delhi air pollution: AQI ‘very poor', could slip to ‘severe’ category, warns weather expert
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4 months ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI ‘very poor', could slip to ‘severe’ category, warns weather expert

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: The air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘very poor’ category, with the AQI recorded at 328 at 10am on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Delhi has recorded an AQI of 328 at 10 am on Wednesday However, Mahesh Palawat, vice-president of Skymet Weather Services, told news agency ANI on Tuesday that the air …

Delhi Air Quality Shows Slight Improvement, AQI Nears 'Poor' Category
Top News
4 months ago

Delhi Air Quality Shows Slight Improvement, AQI Nears 'Poor' Category

ABP News  

The air quality in Delhi showed a slight improvement as pollution level decreased in the national capital with the Air Quality Index nearing the 'poor' category. Of the 38 monitoring stations that record air quality, none reported levels in the severe category, as per the CPCB. On Tuesday, 17 of the 39 monitoring stations in the country recorded air quality …

Seven-year-long IIT-Kanpur study reveals worst pollution trends in Delhi
4 months ago

Seven-year-long IIT-Kanpur study reveals worst pollution trends in Delhi

India Today  

Air pollution remains a persistent environmental challenge for Delhi, with rising levels of particulate matter, particularly PM2.5, severely affecting air quality. The findings of the study, from 2017 to 2023, also suggest that 10 pm to 11 am is the worst time for PM2.5 pollution owing to atmospheric conditions. Researchers from IIT proposed a public advisory to address pollution-related health …

Capital continues to reel under ‘very poor’ air quality amid heavy smog
4 months ago

Capital continues to reel under ‘very poor’ air quality amid heavy smog

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi residents woke up to yet another polluted morning as a thick layer of smog blanketed the national capital early on Tuesday. The city’s Air Quality Index was recorded at 392 at 9 am, a sharp increase from 281 recorded at the same time on Monday. The CPCB classifies AQI levels as ‘good’ between 0 and 50, …

Delhi Pollution: AQI Nears 'Severe' Mark As 'Very Poor' Air Quality Chokes Capital
Top News
4 months ago

Delhi Pollution: AQI Nears 'Severe' Mark As 'Very Poor' Air Quality Chokes Capital

ABP News  

Delhi Air Quality Today: Delhi was covered in a thick layer of haze on Tuesday morning, as the air quality was reported to be ‘very poor’, taking a plunge from Monday's 'poor' category report. Check the full list: Area AQI Alipur 412 Anand Vihar 440 Ashok Vihar 415 Bawana 420 Jahangiripur 416 Mandir Marg 413 Mundka 426 National Stadium 408 …

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