Many Bihar cities record AQI over 300, BSPCB tells DM to enforce laws to check air pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

Many Bihar cities record AQI over 300, BSPCB tells DM to enforce laws to check air pollution

The Hindu  

With many Bihar cities recording very poor air quality, the State pollution control board on Sunday asked the district administrations to strictly enforce laws to check air pollution in their respective areas. Editorial |Tiding over: On north India and its annual air quality inflection point in November Commenting on deteriorating air quality in the State, Bihar State Pollution Control Board chairman Devendra Kumar Shukla told PTI on Sunday, "It is true that the air quality has deteriorated in several districts in the state. Despite that, we have given instructions to the concerned district administrations to strictly enforce laws to check air pollution in their respective areas". In a recent meeting, the Chief Secretary also directed all concerned towards the constitution of special squads for identification of hotspots, particularly areas of construction activities, waste management including transportation of building materials, waste dumping and burning, traffic congestion hotspots, agricultural stubble burning besides dry road sweeping and water sprinkling and dry leaf burning".

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Mumbai’s air quality tips close to ‘poor’ for sixth day in a row
2 days, 13 hours ago

Mumbai’s air quality tips close to ‘poor’ for sixth day in a row

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Mumbaikars woke up to a smog-engulfed winter morning on Sunday, the sixth consecutive day when the city’s 24-hour average air quality index tipped dangerously close to ‘poor’, even as air quality in many locations within the city remained ‘very poor’ for several hours. “Ozone is produced when nitrogen oxides in vehicular emission combine with atmospheric oxygen while PM2.5 comprises …

Delhi’s AQI back in ‘severe’ zone amid GRAP-4 restrictions
2 days, 14 hours ago

Delhi’s AQI back in ‘severe’ zone amid GRAP-4 restrictions

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in the Capital deteriorated to the “severe” zone again on Sunday, after the air quality index over the past day provided a much-needed respite from a four-day streak of “severe” AQI from last Tuesday to Friday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily air bulletin. With an average 24-hour AQI reading of 409 recorded on the …

Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates
3 days, 5 hours 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 days, 13 hours 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 …

Delhi cold wave: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips in Delhi
6 days, 5 hours 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's air quality remains 'severe', thick smog envelopes city | Check IMD's prediction
6 days, 8 hours ago

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe', thick smog envelopes city | Check IMD's prediction

India TV News  

A thick layer of fog covered parts of Delhi as the minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality in Delhi remained in the severe category with 423 AQI on Thursday morning. Delhi's air quality nears 'severe plus' Meanwhile, pollution levels in Delhi …

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

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

Delhi pollution: Air quality slips to severe category; CAQM tightens curbs
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Stricter anti-pollution measures reinforced in Delhi as AQI drops amid cold wave
1 week, 1 day ago

Stricter anti-pollution measures reinforced in Delhi as AQI drops amid cold wave

Hindustan Times  

The Centre’s air quality panel has invoked the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR as the national capital grapples with a sharp rise in pollution levels. The decision was triggered after the Air Quality Index crossed into 'very poor' category on Monday. The decision was triggered after the Air Quality Index crossed into 'very poor' category …

Delhi's air quality remains poor with AQI at 212 even as cold wave abates
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Delhi's air quality remains poor with AQI at 212 even as cold wave abates

Hindustan Times  

The Air Quality Index in the national capital continued to be in the 'poor category' on Saturday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital's Air Quality Index remained in the "poor category" on Saturday morning. IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy reported that temperatures in the national capital rose by …

PMC cracks down against projects over air pollution
1 week, 4 days ago

PMC cracks down against projects over air pollution

Hindustan Times  

Stop work notice to 91 sites Over the past month, Pune’s air quality has consistently remained under the “moderate” category, with the Air Quality Index fluctuating between 100 and 200. As Pune grapples with deteriorating air quality, the Pune Municipal Corporation has intensified its efforts to enforce dust control measures at construction sites. Over the past month, Pune’s air quality …

Air pollution deaths in India rose from 4.5 million to 7.3 million in 10 years: Lancet
1 week, 6 days ago

Air pollution deaths in India rose from 4.5 million to 7.3 million in 10 years: Lancet

India Today  

Long-term exposure to air pollution is claiming millions of lives in India, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. Over the decade, approximately 3.8 million deaths were attributed to air pollution levels exceeding India's air quality guideline of 40 micrograms per cubic metre. While India's national air pollution control programme, launched in 2017, aims …

Delhi's air quality again turns 'poor', likely to remain same for next two days
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi's air quality again turns 'poor', likely to remain same for next two days

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A day after recording 'moderate' AQI, Delhi's air quality slipped into 'poor' category on Tuesday, with forecast suggesting it will remain the same for the next couple of days. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index of the city was recorded at 234 at 4 pm on Tuesday, marking a drop from Monday's 'moderate' reading of 186. Of the …

Rain in Delhi improves air quality from 'very poor' to 'poor', AQI at 273
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rain in Delhi improves air quality from 'very poor' to 'poor', AQI at 273

India Today  

Light rain lashed parts of Delhi on Sunday evening, pushing the Air Quality Index back to the 'poor' category with a reading of 273 after it deteriorated to 'very poor' category earlier in the day. Before Sunday's rain, the AQI reading of 302 was recorded for the first time in December after the national capital saw the air quality in …

‘Poor’ air quality: OSPCB asks ULBs to do better
2 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Poor’ air quality: OSPCB asks ULBs to do better

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With air quality deteriorating in many key urban regions of the state, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board has asked all urban local bodies to take appropriate measures to check dust pollution to minimise the winter crisis. As per the Central Pollution Control Board statistics, air quality index of some of the major urban areas in the state continues …

Delhi’s air quality slips to ’very poor’ with AQI of 302, likely to worsen by Tuesday
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi’s air quality slips to ’very poor’ with AQI of 302, likely to worsen by Tuesday

Live Mint  

Delhi has been in the focus in the past few days for its high pollution levels and abysmal air quality. Improvement in AQI levels over the past few days faced a setback on Sunday as the air quality dropped to 'very poor' category again. The last time, the capital city recorded air quality in the 'very poor' category was on …

After Few Days Of 'Moderate' AQI, Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, Pollution Level Crosses 300
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

After Few Days Of 'Moderate' AQI, Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, Pollution Level Crosses 300

ABP News  

New Delhi: Delhi's air quality took a downturn on Sunday, plunging again into the 'very poor' category with an AQI reading of 302 after having improved to the 'moderate' level at the start of December. Of the 38 air quality monitoring stations in the city, 23 reported air quality in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, compared to only two …

Delhi air quality remains 'poor', light rain today expected to intensify cold
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day
2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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 pollution: Supreme Court allows GRAP 4 measures to be relaxed to GRAP Stage 2, says will monitor AQI
Trending News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi pollution: Supreme Court allows GRAP 4 measures to be relaxed to GRAP Stage 2, says will monitor AQI

Live Mint  

Delhi pollution: The Supreme Court, on Thursday, allowed GRAP 4 measures to be relaxed to GRAP Stage 2 in Delhi. The court directed CAQM to ensure that any day when Air Quality Index crosses 350 or 400, then GRAP Stage 3 or Stage 4 should be immediately enforced. Supreme Court raps Delhi government The SC also pulled up the Delhi …

SC allows relaxation of GRAP-4 measures as AQI improves in Delhi: Check what's allowed
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SC allows relaxation of GRAP-4 measures as AQI improves in Delhi: Check what's allowed

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the relaxation of stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan measures, currently in force to tackle the severe air quality in Delhi. Delhi breathes easy after 50 days, AQI in 'moderate' category Meanwhile, Delhi breathed clean air on Wednesday after a gap of 50 days as the air quality was recorded in the …

Delhi's AQI shows slight improvement in December amid air pollution concerns
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha: 'Stubble burning not solely responsible for Delhi air pollution'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha: 'Stubble burning not solely responsible for Delhi air pollution'

India TV News  

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday raised the issue of Delhi air pollution in Parliament. He said farmers are forced to burn stubble since they do not have any other option and that it is not the only reason for the poor Air Quality Index in the national capital. Farmers are not responsible for the air …

U.P. to add 193 new air quality monitoring stations
3 weeks, 1 day ago

U.P. to add 193 new air quality monitoring stations

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh will establish 193 new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations as part of the six-year ‘Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Project’ from 2024-25 to 2029-30. An airshed, is a “common geographic area where pollutants mix and create similar air quality for everyone These additions will enhance the existing infrastructure of 169 air quality monitoring stations, enabling better real-time …

Delhi air pollution: Air quality continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category with AQI stands at 316
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi air pollution: Air quality continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category with AQI stands at 316

Live Mint  

The air quality in Delhi remains in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, with the AQI recorded at 316. A layer of smog engulfed the area around India Gate as the Air Quality Index across Delhi continues to be in the 'very poor' category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. Refusing to relax the fourth stage of curbs put …

Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

No respite from pollution woes, air quality remains very poor in Delhi
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

No respite from pollution woes, air quality remains very poor in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi woke up to persistently "very poor" air quality for the sixth consecutive day on Friday. At 9 AM, Delhi's air quality index was recorded at 329, placing it in the "very poor" category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. recorded air quality in the "severe" category, while 22 stations remained in the "very poor" …

Delhi’s air quality hits 'very poor' category again, hazy conditions persist
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Winds continue to carry off pollutants, improve Delhi air
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Winds continue to carry off pollutants, improve Delhi air

Hindustan Times  

The marginal improvement in air pollution that Delhi residents have experienced owing to strong winds over the past few days continued on Wednesday with the air quality remaining in the lower end of “very poor”, data showed. Out of the 38 monitoring stations providing data in Delhi on Wedesnday, 17 recorded “poor” air quality, while the remaining 21 remained in …

Should India move its capital out of New Delhi to escape air pollution, but to where?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Should India move its capital out of New Delhi to escape air pollution, but to where?

Firstpost  

With Delhi air quality continuing to remain poor, a debate has ensued about shifting India’s national capital to escape pollution. It’s been almost a month, India’s capital Delhi and neighbouring areas, including Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, have been breathing toxic air. A vehicle sprays water to curb dust and pollution as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi’s air …

UPPCB’s efforts to control pollution in Lalbagh, Talkatora fall short
3 weeks, 6 days ago

UPPCB’s efforts to control pollution in Lalbagh, Talkatora fall short

Hindustan Times  

Despite ongoing efforts by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to curb pollution levels in the Lalbagh and Talkatora areas, the Air Quality Index continues to remain in the ‘very poor’ category. Among the six active AQI monitoring stations in Lucknow, the Talkatora industries centre and Lalbagh consistently record the highest pollution levels, with PM2.5 and PM10 levels reaching as …

Delhi air pollution: AQI ‘very poor', could slip to ‘severe’ category, warns weather expert
Top News
4 weeks 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 weeks 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 …

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore
4 weeks ago

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore

India Today  

As Delhi, like every year, struggles with unhealthy air, the weather conditions continue to make India’s fight against pollution worse. Delhi’s air quality remains in the “very poor” category even though the Graded Response Action Plan has been taken a notch down. The government has told Parliament that air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region is driven by …

Capital continues to reel under ‘very poor’ air quality amid heavy smog
4 weeks 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 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Delhi air pollution: Schools in Delhi-NCR to adopt hybrid mode for classes up to 12th grade amid ‘very poor’ category
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi air pollution: Schools in Delhi-NCR to adopt hybrid mode for classes up to 12th grade amid ‘very poor’ category

Live Mint  

Following the Supreme Court's call for a review of restrictions on physical classes due to air pollution, the Centre's air quality panel instructed schools and colleges in Delhi-NCR on Monday to switch to a "hybrid" mode for classes up to 12th standard. In a statement, the Commission for Air Quality Management noted that most primary schools in Delhi and other …

AQI today: Delhi NCR struggles with worsening air quality; Check pollution levels in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, etc
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AQI today: Delhi NCR struggles with worsening air quality; Check pollution levels in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, etc

Live Mint  

AQI today: The national capital seems to be experiencing no respite as the air pollution levels worsen. “The AQI has risen due to a combination of stagnant winds that have a speed of less than 10 kilometres per hour and dropping temperatures that trap pollutants close to the ground,” news agency PTI quoted environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari as saying. Last week, …

Delhi air close to severe again, schools go hybrid, anti-pollution curbs continue
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi air close to severe again, schools go hybrid, anti-pollution curbs continue

India Today  

Delhi's air quality worsened on Tuesday, with the air quality index spiking to 396, falling under the "very poor" category. However, several air monitoring stations recorded an air quality index above 400, placing it under the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. "State governments in the NCR shall ensure that all classes up to 12th Standard are …

Smog shrouds Delhi as air quality remains in 'very poor' category'; schools shift to hybrid mode
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Smog shrouds Delhi as air quality remains in 'very poor' category'; schools shift to hybrid mode

India TV News  

On Tuesday morning, Delhi woke up to a "very poor" air quality index but brought slight relief after a week-long period of "severe" air pollution. The Central Pollution Control Board recorded the city's AQI at 382 at 0700 hours under the "very poor" category but much better than the "severe plus" levels last few days. The AQI scale categorizes air …

Delhi: Air travels from ‘poor’ to ‘severe’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi: Air travels from ‘poor’ to ‘severe’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: DELHI’s air quality saw a temporary improvement on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index dipping below the 300 mark for the first time since late October. However, by night, the AQI surged back above 400 at many monitoring stations, indicating a return to ‘severe’ levels. As of 9:30pm, the CPCB’s Sameer App reported that 24 out of …

Consider restarting physical classes in Delhi NCR schools, colleges: Supreme Court to air quality panel
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Consider restarting physical classes in Delhi NCR schools, colleges: Supreme Court to air quality panel

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to immediately consider whether any relaxation can be given for holding physical classes for schools and educational institutions. The apex court said it was not reducing GRAP-4 measures till it is satisfied there is a consistent downward trend of AQI and has sought updated AQI figures of Delhi …

AQI today: Despite some relief, Delhi tops list of 10 most polluted cities in India, check AQI of Mumbai, Chennai, etc
1 month ago

AQI today: Despite some relief, Delhi tops list of 10 most polluted cities in India, check AQI of Mumbai, Chennai, etc

Live Mint  

AQI today: There was a gradual decline in air pollution in Delhi on Monday, after its air quality index score improved from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ category. As most North Indian states continue to suffer from air pollution due to declining temperature, continuous stubble burning, and unchecked vehicular emissions, here is the list of most polluted Indian cities. Most polluted …

Delhi Air Quality Sees Significant Improvement, But National Capital Yet To Breathe Clean Air
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1 month ago

Delhi Air Quality Sees Significant Improvement, But National Capital Yet To Breathe Clean Air

ABP News  

The air quality in Delhi improved by a large margin on the morning of Monday, November 24, with the AQI dropping to the 'poor' category. Most of the AQI monitoring stations in the National Capital Region recorded figures below 200. #WATCH | Delhi: A layer of haze shrouds the national capital as the air quality continues to deteriorate pic.twitter.com/wntTBQdQnM — …

Delhi's air quality dips again day after slight improvement
1 month ago

Delhi's air quality dips again day after slight improvement

India Today  

Delhi's Air Quality worsened to 'very poor' category on Monday after a brief improvement on Sunday evening. According to the Central Pollution Control Board bulletin, Delhi's Air Quality Index was recorded at 349 at 4 pm on Monday, worsening from Sunday's AQI of 318. Delhi experienced its cleanest day in a long time on Sunday as the air quality was …

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today
1 month ago

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today

India Today  

The residents of Delhi woke up to a slightly improved air quality on Monday morning, as the national capital recorded an overall air quality index of 279, in the "poor" category, against Sunday's "very poor" AQI of 318. #WATCH | Delhi: A layer of haze shrouds the national capital as the air quality remains in 'Poor' category, as per Central …

Delhi: The AQI conundrum
1 month ago

Delhi: The AQI conundrum

New Indian Express  

Besides the measures taken and their effectiveness in countering Delhi’s air pollution, the air quality index monitoring system has also come under scrutiny due to significant discrepancies between the figures reported by the Central Pollution Control Board and those from the international sources, like Swiss air technology company, IQAir. For instance, under Indian standards, PM 2.5 levels of 60 micrograms …

Spike in Hyderabad’s Air Pollution: City Logs Worst AQI of 2024
1 month ago

Spike in Hyderabad’s Air Pollution: City Logs Worst AQI of 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Live air quality index data from Google’s new feature for the past week has revealed a troubling spike to 171 on November 20 — the highest the city has recorded this year. On November 24, Banjara Hills reported ‘poor’ AQI of 133, tech hub Madhapur 128, Vittal Raonagar and Zoo Park 157 and 129, respectively, according to Google AQI …

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