Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; CPCB suggests cleaning of roads, water sprinkling
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; CPCB suggests cleaning of roads, water sprinkling

India TV News  

The air quality in the national capital remained in the "very poor" category on Wednesday with an overall Air Quality Index at 382, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research, the forecasting body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Increasing frequency of mechanised cleaning of road and sprinkling of water on roads, identifying road stretches with high dust generation, ensuring that all brick kilns remain closed in Delhi-NCR as per the directions of National Green Tribunal were some of the measures mentioned in the CPCB order copy. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has blamed stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh behind the rise in air pollution in the national capital. After Diwali, the city's Air Quality Index turned "hazardous" in the national capital and the AQI touched 503.

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Delhi Pollution: GRAP III curbs withdrawn as AQI improves amid rainfall — What is allowed, what still remains banned?
3 days ago

Delhi Pollution: GRAP III curbs withdrawn as AQI improves amid rainfall — What is allowed, what still remains banned?

Live Mint  

Pollution curbs in Delhi were relaxed on Sunday as rainfall led to an improvement in air quality. Authorities however stressed the need to ensure avoid deterioration as the Commission for Air Quality Management revoked Stage III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan. An official order noted that the air quality index of Delhi had improved significantly over the past …

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
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3 days, 13 hours ago

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

India Today  

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Sunday revoked Stage-III curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a dip in air pollution levels due to favourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. The national capital's air quality index stood at 278 at 4 pm on Sunday, 72 points below the 350-mark threshold for the implementation of Stage-III …

Chilly weekend for Delhi-NCR as rain, fog lower temperature
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4 days, 13 hours ago

Chilly weekend for Delhi-NCR as rain, fog lower temperature

India Today  

Several parts of Delhi and its adjoining areas experienced rain on Saturday evening, as the national capital grappled with a dip in temperatures and reduced visibility due to dense fog. People amid rain at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi: Even on Friday, dense fog enveloped Delhi, reducing visibility to zero and disrupting flight and train operations. The central panel …

Delhi, neighbouring states to draft 3-year plan to tackle road dust pollution
5 days, 4 hours ago

Delhi, neighbouring states to draft 3-year plan to tackle road dust pollution

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management has directed Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana to draft a three-year action plan to combat dust pollution from roads and open areas by the end of February. "The whole idea is to reduce dust to maximum, knowing that dust is one of the major contributors to air pollution in Delhi and …

Half of Los Angeles is on fire, but has better air quality than smoggy Delhi
5 days, 5 hours ago

Half of Los Angeles is on fire, but has better air quality than smoggy Delhi

Live Mint  

Los Angeles has been battling devastating wildfires for the past three days. Today, half of the city is on fire, but netizens point out that the air is still cleaner than in Delhi and even Mumbai. The Palisades Fire between Santa Monica and Malibu on the city's western flank and the Eaton Fire in the east near Pasadena already rank …

‘Very dense fog’ in Delhi as visibility drops to zero; flight services impacted
5 days, 11 hours ago

‘Very dense fog’ in Delhi as visibility drops to zero; flight services impacted

The Hindu  

A thick layer of fog enveloped the national capital on Friday morning, with visibility reducing to zero. As per the prediction of the Met Department, the minimum temperature expected today is 6°C while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 20°C with "very dense fog." Meanwhile, in view of the dense fog, the Delhi Airport issued an advisory for …

Anti-pollution curbs heightened as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Anti-pollution curbs heightened as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR

The Hindu  

As the air quality deteriorated in Delhi-NCR, the Centre on Thursday banned construction and demolition activities, plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars, and shifted classes for students up to grade five to hybrid mode. The measures are part of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan, a set of short-term emergency measures to reduce air pollution imposed …

Construction Sites Major Contributors To Air Pollution, 'Bhattis' In Hotels & Bakeries Should Also Be Regulated: Bombay High Court
5 days, 22 hours ago

Construction Sites Major Contributors To Air Pollution, 'Bhattis' In Hotels & Bakeries Should Also Be Regulated: Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday slammed the Maharashtra government and also the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for their failure to reduce the air pollution levels in Mumbai and nearby cities and act against the major contributors to the pollution, particularly the bakeries in the city.A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Girish Kulkarni asked the. The …

GRAP Stage-III enforced in Delhi-NCR amid alarming AQI levels: Key measures announced
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5 days, 23 hours ago

GRAP Stage-III enforced in Delhi-NCR amid alarming AQI levels: Key measures announced

India TV News  

In response to worsening air quality in the National Capital Region, the Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan with immediate effect. This decision follows a sharp rise in Delhi's Air Quality Index, which breached the 350 mark, registering 357 by 4 PM on Thursday, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. …

Air quality panel seeks action plans to reduce dust pollution in Delhi-NCR
6 days, 13 hours ago

Air quality panel seeks action plans to reduce dust pollution in Delhi-NCR

India Today  

The Commission for Air Quality Management has issued a framework to reduce dust pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and its nearby areas. The panel has directed Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to prepare area-specific action plans to control dust pollution for 2025. The directives include essential measures such as regular road sweeping, the greening of roadsides, and strict dust …

Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-III back as Delhi air pollution worsens
6 days, 13 hours ago

Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-III back as Delhi air pollution worsens

India Today  

As Delhi's air quality continues to worsen, the Centre for Air Quality Management invoked anti-pollution norms under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan on Thursday. Delhi's air quality index worsened to "very poor" category and was recorded at 357 at 4 pm on Thursday, up from 297 on Wednesday, due to "calm winds and foggy conditions", news agency …

CAQM removes Grap 3 curbs as air quality picks up in Delhi
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1 week, 2 days ago

CAQM removes Grap 3 curbs as air quality picks up in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Sunday lifted the restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan in National Capital Region, citing an improvement in the air quality. The deterioration last week was attributed to a combination of dense fog, low atmospheric mixing height, weak winds, and unfavourable meteorological conditions, which trapped pollutants closer to the surface, …

GRAP-3 pollution curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
1 week, 2 days ago

GRAP-3 pollution curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

Live Mint  

The Commission for Air Quality Management has lifted Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR. The decision to lift GRAP-3 pollution curbs in Delhi-NCR was taken after a notable improvement in the air quality index despite nail-biting cold. The CAQM had on Friday invoked Stage-III curbs under the GRAP across the Delhi-NCR region amid another surge in …

Delhi air quality improves: GRAP Stage 3 revoked, here's what is allowed and what is not
1 week, 3 days ago

Delhi air quality improves: GRAP Stage 3 revoked, here's what is allowed and what is not

India TV News  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Sunday announced its decision to lift anti-pollution measures under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan after air quality in Delhi and surrounding regions shown improvement in past couple of days. Furthermore, the CAQM stated that forecasts indicate a continued decline in pollution levels, with the air quality expected to drop from …

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, restrictions on vehicles eased
1 week, 3 days ago

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, restrictions on vehicles eased

India Today  

The Centre's panel on air quality in Delhi-NCR announced the rollback of Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan on Sunday following a decline in pollution levels in the capital city and adjoining areas, as per an official statement. Delhi's air quality has shown improvement, with the 24-hour average air quality index standing at 339 at 4 pm …

Grap 3 measures are back as AQI worsens amid fog
1 week, 4 days ago

Grap 3 measures are back as AQI worsens amid fog

Hindustan Times  

A sharp worsening of Delhi’s air pollution continued Friday, with the air quality index plunging deeper into the “very poor” category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to implement Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan across the National Capital Region. The deterioration over the past two days has been attributed to a combination of dense fog, low …

Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 curbs back in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels
1 week, 5 days ago

Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 curbs back in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels

The Hindu  

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Friday brought back stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a rise in air pollution levels owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. Delhi's air pollution levels showed an increasing trend and the 24-hour average air quality index stood at 371 at 4 p.m. ​According to …

Stage 3 GRAP restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution worsens
1 week, 5 days ago

Stage 3 GRAP restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution worsens

India TV News  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Friday revived the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi and NCR as air pollution levels soared. "In an effort to prevent further deterioration of the air quality and in pursuance of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's directives, the Sub Committee on GRAP hereby decides to invoke ALL actions under Stage-III …

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as severe air pollution disrupts daily life and travel
1 week, 5 days ago

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as severe air pollution disrupts daily life and travel

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. The live pollution rankings published by Swiss air quality …

Zero visibility in parts of Delhi due to fog, air quality severe at many stations
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1 week, 5 days ago

Zero visibility in parts of Delhi due to fog, air quality severe at many stations

India Today  

Dense fog blanketed the national capital on Friday, reducing visibility to zero in several areas, the weather department said. It has forecast similar conditions in the coming days, with the Air Quality Index recorded in the "very poor" category and 10 monitoring stations entering the "severe" category with readings exceeding 400. More than 100 flights were delayed at the Delhi …

Delhi saw 209 days of moderate or better air quality in 2024, best since 2018
2 weeks ago

Delhi saw 209 days of moderate or better air quality in 2024, best since 2018

India Today  

With a significant improvement in Delhi's air quality in the last few days of December, the city marked a notable milestone in 2024 in terms of average annual Air Quality Index with 209 days recorded in moderate or better categories, official data suggests. According to the Commission for Air Quality Management, Delhi recorded its second-best average AQI since the panel's …

Delhi logs 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024; highest since 2018
2 weeks ago

Delhi logs 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024; highest since 2018

India TV News  

Good news for Delhiites ahead of 2025, a data released by the Commission for Air Quality Management shows that the National Capital recorded 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024, the highest since 2018. Delhi records highest 'good to moderate' air quality days since 2018 As per the CAQM data, the number of 'good to moderate' air quality …

End-of-life vehicles may soon be refused fuel in Delhi to curb air pollution
2 weeks ago

End-of-life vehicles may soon be refused fuel in Delhi to curb air pollution

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Do you still drive an end-of-life vehicle in the Delhi-national capital region? The government has set up a panel to craft a comprehensive strategy, potentially including banning commercial vehicles with engines below BS-VI from entering Delhi, to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, they said, requesting not to be identified. This comes against the backdrop of poor air quality …

Delhi records cleanest December air since 2015 when AQI system began
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi records cleanest December air since 2015 when AQI system began

India Today  

With an average Air Quality Index of 294, Delhi has recorded its cleanest December air since the introduction of the AQI system in 2015. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, December marked Delhi's cleanest first half ever, with only one 'very poor' air day recorded between December 1 and December 15. This marked the eighth moderate air …

Construction work halted amid poor air quality in Mumbai
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Construction work halted amid poor air quality in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In view of the haze enveloping Mumbai in recent days, civic authorities have halted all public and private construction work in Borivali East and Byculla, where air quality has been poor in recent times. Construction work halted amid poor air quality in Mumbai Real estate developers are unhappy with the stop-work order issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, while …

Delhi Records Its Cleanest December Air Since Introduction Of AQI System In 2015
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi Records Its Cleanest December Air Since Introduction Of AQI System In 2015

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 30 With an average Air Quality Index of 294, Delhi has recorded its cleanest December air since the introduction of the AQI system in 2015. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, December marked Delhi's cleanest first half ever, with only one 'very poor' air day recorded between December 1 and December 15. This marked …

Delhi records cleanest December since start of air quality compilation
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi records cleanest December since start of air quality compilation

Hindustan Times  

Strong consistent winds in the first half of December, followed by record-breaking rainfall in the second half of the month has seen Delhi record an average air quality index of 294 this month, making it Delhi’s cleanest December since AQI was launched in 2015, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data. Further, the month also recorded six days of …

Delhi's air quality improves to ‘moderate’ days after record December rain; overall AQI at 183
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi's air quality improves to ‘moderate’ days after record December rain; overall AQI at 183

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's air quality improved to the ‘moderate’ category on Monday morning, facilitated by the record rain that lashed the city between last Friday and Saturday. 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," 301-400 "very poor," 401-450 "severe," and above 450 “severe plus.” Of the AQI …

Weather update: Mercury dips in Delhi, other states, dense fog condition to prevails | Details
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Weather update: Mercury dips in Delhi, other states, dense fog condition to prevails | Details

India TV News  

As the rain subsides, Delhi and its neighbouring regions are bracing for a significant shift in weather patterns, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting dense fog and cold wave conditions over the next few days. According to the IMD’s forecast, Monday will bring very dense fog, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to be around 18 and 6 degrees …

Cold wave in Delhi? Incessant rainfall intensifies biting cold, IMD expects more showers in NCR
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cold wave in Delhi? Incessant rainfall intensifies biting cold, IMD expects more showers in NCR

Live Mint  

Rain continued to lash parts of Delhi early Saturday, dropping temperatures in the national capital. The India Meteorological Department predicted moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms at several locations across Delhi and NCR, with more rainfall expected in the day. "As predicted by IMD on 19 Dec 20204, well in advance with lead time of 7 to 8 days, …

Delhi pollution: Stage 3 of GRAP revoked, Stages 1 and 2 to ply in national capital. Here’s what changes
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi pollution: Stage 3 of GRAP revoked, Stages 1 and 2 to ply in national capital. Here’s what changes

Live Mint  

Delhi pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR. The Commission, responsible for strategizing air pollution mitigation in Delhi-NCR, in a statement said, "Delhi's air quality has shifted from the 'severe' category to the 'poor' range. According to Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's air quality stood at 334 at …

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city
2 weeks, 4 days 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 rains: Rainfall sweeps national capital, Noida; AQI soars above 400 in THESE areas; more rain expected today
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi rains: Rainfall sweeps national capital, Noida; AQI soars above 400 in THESE areas; more rain expected today

Live Mint  

Delhiites woke up to light rainfall early in the morning today, December 27. A video shared by news agency ANI showed visuals from India Gate as the National Capital received rainfall today. More showers expected in Delhi today As per RWFC Delhi, light to moderate rain, thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds along with shallow fog are expected in …

Delhi air pollution: Restrictions under GRAP-3 revoked as air quality improves, check details here
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi air pollution: Restrictions under GRAP-3 revoked as air quality improves, check details here

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution latest update: The restrictions imposed under GRAP-3 were on Friday revoked in Delhi and the National Capital Region as air quality improved in the area following continuous rain since Friday morning. Earlier this week, the Central government's air quality monitoring panel revoked Stage IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi and the National Capital …

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

India Today  

The anti-pollution restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan were revoked on Friday in the Delhi-NCR region after the city saw an improvement in air quality levels, following widespread rain. Delhi's air pollution levels showed a declining trend, and the 24-hour average air quality index stood at 324 at 7 pm. The Commission for Air Quality Management …

Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor' after drizzle; IMD warns with yellow alert
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor' after drizzle; IMD warns with yellow alert

India Today  

Delhi woke up to a cold wave on Friday, December 27, as parts of the National Capital Region experienced early morning rain. While the rainfall provided temporary relief from winter dryness, the Air Quality Index remained in the 'very poor' category, recorded at 371 around 8 am., according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Anand vihar 398 IGI airport 340 …

Delhi: IMD predicts rain this weekend, colder days
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi: IMD predicts rain this weekend, colder days

Hindustan Times  

A thick blanket of fog enveloped Delhi on Thursday morning, even as the temperature saw a slight uptick with both minimum and maximum temperatures remaining above normal, scientists said. IMD defines “shallow” fog in a region when visibility drops to 500-1,000m, “moderate” fog when visibility is 200-500m, “dense” fog when visibility is 50-200m, and “very dense” when visibility dips to …

Delhi airport issues advisory as flights may get affected amid dense fog; GRAP 4 lifted as AQI improves
Top News
3 weeks ago

Delhi airport issues advisory as flights may get affected amid dense fog; GRAP 4 lifted as AQI improves

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Delhi and its adjoining areas were enveloped by dense fog on Wednesday morning, prompting the Indira Gandhi International Airport to issue an advisory over the possible impact on flights. The Delhi airport said in its advisory on Wednesday morning that flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected, requesting passengers to contact the airline for updated …

Flight and train operations hit in Delhi as fog reduces visibility, AQI at 334
3 weeks ago

Flight and train operations hit in Delhi as fog reduces visibility, AQI at 334

India Today  

Delhi and its neighbouring areas woke up to a thick layer of fog on Christmas, lowering visibility as flight and train operations were affected due to the current weather conditions. In Safdarjung, Delhi's official weather station, the maximum temperature today was recorded at 8.4 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal, while it was 9.6 degrees Celsius in Palam, which is …

Central air quality panel relaxes curbs as pollution declines in Delhi
3 weeks ago

Central air quality panel relaxes curbs as pollution declines in Delhi

The Hindu  

The Central panel tasked with improving the air quality in Delhi-National Capital Region on Tuesday lifted its most stringent curbs amid a dip in pollution levels. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas had reimposed Stage IV restrictions under its Graded Response Action Plan on December 16 after the city’s pollution levels nosedived sharply from a …

Delhi-NCR pollution: GRAP Stage IV revoked as air quality improves; what’s allowed and what’s not
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3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR pollution: GRAP Stage IV revoked as air quality improves; what’s allowed and what’s not

Live Mint  

Amid a dip in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Centre's panel on air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management, on Tuesday revoked Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan. The decision comes after Delhi's Air Quality Index improved to 369 or ‘Very Poor’ at 4 pm on December 24, down from a peak of 401 or ‘Severe’ …

Delhi Pollution: GRAP-4 Measures Revoked As Air Quality Improves Amid Light Rains
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi Pollution: GRAP-4 Measures Revoked As Air Quality Improves Amid Light Rains

ABP News  

Delhi Pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan across the National Capital Region. The Commission for Air Quality Management revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR. Earlier in the day, Delhi’s air quality was reported to be in the ‘severe’ category, with an average AQI of …

Delhi AQI remains ‘severe’ at 401 as rain fails to bring air pollution levels down
3 weeks, 1 day 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," …

Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP stage 4 curbs amid dip in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP stage 4 curbs amid dip in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR

India TV News  

Delhi-NCR pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management on Tuesday revoked stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi-NCR amid a dip in pollution levels. Delhi air quality predicts to improve further Delhi's air pollution levels showed improvement on Tuesday, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index recorded at 369 by 4 pm. Stage 4, the most stringent …

BMC issues fresh guidelines to tackle air pollution
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BMC issues fresh guidelines to tackle air pollution

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Amidst rising concerns about Mumbai’s worsening air quality index, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday released a fresh set of guidelines to take immediate and stringent measures to tackle air pollution. The guidelines mostly reinforce measures already specified in the Mumbai Air Pollution Mitigation Plan. BMC issues fresh guidelines to tackle air pollution According to the guidelines, mechanical sweeping …

Delhi's ‘severe’ air quality unchanged despite drizzle
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi's ‘severe’ air quality unchanged despite drizzle

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's air quality on Monday remained in the ‘severe category’ with an AQI of 406 for the second day in a row, despite light rain in the morning, reported news agency PTI. Vehicles ply on roads amid the fog on a cold winter day, in New Delhi on Monday Some areas such as Anand Vihar recorded an AQI as high …

Light rainfall brings chills to Delhi as cold wave looms, air quality remains ‘severe’
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Light Rain In Parts Of Delhi-NCR Amid 'Severe' Air Quality
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Light Rain In Parts Of Delhi-NCR Amid 'Severe' Air Quality

ABP News  

Delhi experienced a sudden change in weather as light rain lashed parts of the national capital on Monday. The air quality in the city remained 'severe' with an Air Quality Index of 410, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Majority of the stations in the city recorded AQI in the severe levels including Alipur, Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, …

Light rain in parts of Delhi-NCR, air quality remains 'severe'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Light rain in parts of Delhi-NCR, air quality remains 'severe'

India Today  

Parts of Delhi-NCR received light rain early on Monday as the Air Quality Index in the national capital marginally improved, but remained in the 'severe' category with a reading of 400 as of 9 am. At the Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's official weather station, the minimum temperature was recorded at 8.6 degrees Celsius, a degree above normal, due to the cloud …

Delhi’s AQI back in ‘severe’ zone amid GRAP-4 restrictions
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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