Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city as AQI levels reach 1,000
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city as AQI levels reach 1,000

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Delhi ranked as the world’s most polluted city on Wednesday morning as residents in the Indian capital woke up to a thick blanket of haze, marking a severe air emergency. Delhi overtook Pakistan’s Lahore as the world’s most polluted city in Swiss group IQAir’s live rankings, with an air quality index score of more than 1,000, which is considered “hazardous”, but India’s pollution authority said the AQI was around 350. New Delhi has overtaken Pakistan’s Lahore which was the world’s most polluted city for the past week as the satellite images confirmed the country has been covered in toxic smog. "Low visibility procedures" were initiated at the city’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, operator Delhi International Airport Limited said in a post on social media platform X.

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Delhi's air quality remains 'severe', thick smog envelopes city | Check IMD's prediction
4 days, 19 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 …

Delhi chokes as air quality nears 'severe plus', dense fog amid cold wave - Delhi News
4 days, 19 hours 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 …

Supreme Court directs UP, Haryana to impose complete ban on firecrackers as Delhi's air quality worsens
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4 days, 19 hours 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 …

Weather body issues alert for dense fog in Delhi as air quality deteriorates
4 days, 19 hours ago

Weather body issues alert for dense fog in Delhi as air quality deteriorates

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for fog in the Delhi-NCR region for Thursday and Friday and has issued a yellow alert on Saturday. The weather body said that dense fog will engulf most places in the capital region in the morning on Thursday and Friday with very dense fog at isolated places. Delhi will see mainly …

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force
4 days, 19 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 pollution worsens as Air Quality Index enters 'severe plus' category
5 days, 19 hours ago

Delhi's pollution worsens as Air Quality Index enters 'severe plus' category

India Today  

Delhi's pollution took a turn for the worse on Wednesday evening as the Air Quality Index breached the 450-mark, which falls in the 'severe plus' category, with the overall reading at 450. Nehru Nagar and Wazirpur were the worst-affected areas, followed by Rohini, Anand Vihar and Punjabi Bagh, according to CPCB's Sameer app, which provides hourly updates on air quality …

Delhi's air quality ‘severe’ at over 420 as GRAP 4 returns | Check area-wise AQI
6 days, 15 hours 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
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6 days, 15 hours 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
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 …

Stricter anti-pollution measures reinforced in Delhi as AQI drops amid cold wave
1 week 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 civic body to install mist sprayers on electric poles to curb pollution
1 week ago

Delhi civic body to install mist sprayers on electric poles to curb pollution

India Today  

The New Delhi Municipal Council has announced plans to install mist sprayers on electric poles as part of efforts to combat air pollution in the city. According to NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal, the first phase will involve the installation of 15 mist sprayers on a 500-meter stretch of Lodhi Road. PART OF BROADER EFFORTS TO TACKLE POLLUTION NDMC …

Delhi's air quality drops to very poor again, no immediate relief in sight
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1 week ago

Delhi's air quality drops to very poor again, no immediate relief in sight

India Today  

The air quality in Delhi and surrounding areas deteriorated to the 'very poor' category again due to unfavorable weather conditions and low wind speeds, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The air quality slipped to the 'very poor' category on Sunday evening, with the AQI climbing to 307, up from 294 just hours earlier, which was at the higher …

Delhi breathes in cleanest first half of December since AQI data collection started in 2015
1 week, 1 day ago

Delhi breathes in cleanest first half of December since AQI data collection started in 2015

Hindustan Times  

The Capital has recorded its cleanest first half of December ever since the compilation of air quality index started in 2015, recording just one “very poor” air day in the first half of the month and no “severe” air day, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data. To be sure, there has been no “good” or “satisfactory” air day …

Delhi records highest number of good to moderate air quality days since 2018
1 week, 1 day ago

Delhi records highest number of good to moderate air quality days since 2018

India Today  

Delhi witnessed the highest number of good to moderate air quality days in 2024 in the past six years, according to data shared by monitoring agencies. This marks the highest number of such days recorded since 2018, excluding the uniquely clear-air conditions observed during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The rise in 'moderate' air quality days highlights a gradual improvement …

Delhi's air quality remains poor with AQI at 212 even as cold wave abates
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1 week, 2 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 …

Air quality worsens again in Delhi, enters upper end of ‘poor’
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Air pollution deaths in India rose from 4.5 million to 7.3 million in 10 years: Lancet
1 week, 4 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 air quality returns to ‘poor’ category; minimum temperature at 8°C
1 week, 6 days ago

Delhi air quality returns to ‘poor’ category; minimum temperature at 8°C

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated back to the ‘poor’ category on Tuesday, even as cold northwesterly winds persisted in the region, leading to a further drop in mercury. Delhi’s average air quality index stood at 229 at 9am, which was a rise from a reading of 186 at 4pm on Monday. Delhi’s average AQI at 9am was calculated on the basis …

Delhi's air quality again turns 'poor', likely to remain same for next two days
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Delhi’s AQI in ‘poor’ category; min temperature to touch 6-degree mark from Tuesday
Top News
2 weeks ago

Delhi’s AQI in ‘poor’ category; min temperature to touch 6-degree mark from Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality improved back to the ‘poor’ category on Monday, a day after turning ‘very poor’ again. Delhi’s minimum temperature stood at 8.2°C which was a degree below normal but 0.8°C higher than Sunday’s minimum. The India Meteorological Department has forecast a sharp drop in minimum to the 6-degree mark between Tuesday and Thursday as the impact of the …

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

After Few Days Of 'Moderate' AQI, Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, Pollution Level Crosses 300
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2 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 2 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, 2 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 air pollution: National Capital records 'moderate' air quality
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi air pollution: National Capital records 'moderate' air quality

The Hindu  

Delhiites woke up to cleaner skies for the third consecutive day as the city's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Friday. At 9 a.m., Delhi's Air Quality Index was recorded at 187, slightly higher than Thursday morning's reading of 161, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Out of the 38 monitoring stations that recorded air quality data, …

Delhi’s air quality remains moderate; slight rise in pollution levels
2 weeks, 3 days 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 pollution: Supreme Court allows GRAP 4 measures to be relaxed to GRAP Stage 2, says will monitor AQI
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2 weeks, 4 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 …

Delhi's air crisis: Worst November in 8 years sparks calls for action
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Delhi's AQI shows slight improvement in December amid air pollution concerns
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2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

AQI stays ‘poor’ in Delhi; minimum temperature at 10.5°C
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

AQI stays ‘poor’ in Delhi; minimum temperature at 10.5°C

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category for a third straight day, even as citizens witnessed blue skies with bright sunshine on Tuesday morning. “The air quality is likely to be in the ‘poor’ category from December 3 till December 5. The CPCB data at 8am showed out of the 37 air quality stations online, none was …

Smog Continues In Delhi Despite AQI Fall, Mumbai Sees Hazy Morning As Well
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Smog Continues In Delhi Despite AQI Fall, Mumbai Sees Hazy Morning As Well

ABP News  

Delhi’s air quality was reported to be in the “poor” category with the Air Quality Index recorded to be 274 at 8 am on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/yR0mVd8vqm — Press Trust of India December 3, 2024 The Supreme Court ruled on Monday, that restrictions under Graded Response Action Plan -IV measures to curb air pollution will continue in Delhi even though the …

Delhi breathes easier as AQI in 'poor' category for three consecutive days
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi breathes easier as AQI in 'poor' category for three consecutive days

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi residents received a respite from toxic pollution levels for the third consecutive day as the city's AQI remained in the very "poor" category on Tuesday, recording a reading of 268. Meanwhile, the Decision Support System, the primary tool used to assess and estimate the sources of pollution in Delhi, has not been updated since Friday. The latest …

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

‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi
3 weeks ago

‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Emergency measures under Stage-4 of the Graded Action Response Plan, which deals with air pollution in Delhi, will be relaxed only after a "downward trend" is observed in the Air Quality Index of the Capital, the Supreme Court said on Monday. New Delhi, India- December 02, 2024: A view of foggy winter morning view amid rising air pollution near Kalindi …

At AQI 273, Delhi's air quality improves for second day, yet in ‘poor’ category
3 weeks ago

At AQI 273, Delhi's air quality improves for second day, yet in ‘poor’ category

Hindustan Times  

There was a slight improvement in Delhi's air quality for the second consecutive day on Monday, even as it remained of “poor” quality with an Air Quality Index of 273 in the morning. A view of foggy winter morning view amid rising air pollution in Delhi, According to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital recorded …

Delhi snaps 32-day streak as AQI improves to ‘poor’ zone
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Mercury rises to 11.4°C as Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mercury rises to 11.4°C as Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’

Hindustan Times  

The mercury rose marginally on Sunday after remaining below 10°C for two days even as Delhi’s air quality remained “very poor”. The minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 11-12°C over the next couple of days before dipping again as an ongoing western disturbance brings fresh snow to the higher reaches. “We see a slight rise in minimum temperature when …

Delhi air pollution: Air quality continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category with AQI stands at 316
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day 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-NCR air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, residents raise health concerns
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi-NCR air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, residents raise health concerns

The Hindu  

The air quality in the national capital continues to remain 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 …

Delhi's AQI drops to below 300 after a month
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi's AQI drops to below 300 after a month

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi's Air Quality Index dropped below 300 for the first time on Sunday after a month as dry northwesterly winds and ample sunlight aided in the dispersion of pollutants. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index was recorded at 285 at 4 PM on Sunday, an improvement to the "poor" category. The city's air quality was last recorded in …

Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day
Top News
3 weeks, 2 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Amid severe pollution, this Delhi home maintains AQI of 10-15 with 15,000 plants
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Amid severe pollution, this Delhi home maintains AQI of 10-15 with 15,000 plants

India Today  

Amid the smog-choked streets of Delhi, where the air quality index frequently crosses the 300 mark, one home stands as a beacon of environmental sustainability. Located in the locality of Sainik Farms in South Delhi, the residence of Peter Singh and Nino Kaur has managed to maintain an astonishingly low AQI of just 10-15, thanks to an unconventional yet ingenious …

Should India move its capital out of New Delhi to escape air pollution, but to where?
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Delhi air pollution: AQI ‘very poor', could slip to ‘severe’ category, warns weather expert
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Delhi’s AQI improves slightly, edges to ‘poor’ category; min temperature 10.4°C
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi’s AQI improves slightly, edges to ‘poor’ category; min temperature 10.4°C

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality improved on Wednesday as the AQI remained at the lower end of ‘very poor’ due to strong winds that helped in dispersal of pollutants. Delhi’s Air Quality Early Warning System, however, has forecast the air quality to be ‘severe’ by Thursday due to a drop in wind speed and a western disturbance influencing the meteorological conditions of …

Seven-year-long IIT-Kanpur study reveals worst pollution trends in Delhi
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

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