Rain brings Capital some respite from hazardous air; odd-even scheme deferred
1 year, 1 month ago

Rain brings Capital some respite from hazardous air; odd-even scheme deferred

The Hindu  

With overnight rain drastically improving the city’s air quality, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said the government has decided not to implement the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme after Deepavali, as announced on November 6. Addressing a press conference on Friday, the Environment Minister said, “For the last 8-10 days, due to the stagnant air and decreasing temperature, pollution levels reached the ‘severe plus’ category. “In order to tide over the prevailing environmental pollution caused by the ‘severe’ category air quality and the implementation of GRAP-IV measures in Delhi, it has been decided to declare 13.11.2023 to 19.11.2023 as winter break for the university and its colleges,” a notice dated November 9 read. Bad air may return The Capital’s air quality, recorded in the ‘severe’ category on Thursday, improved to ‘poor’ after the early morning rain on Friday.

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As GRAP fails, Delhi pollution strategy looks suspect
1 day, 13 hours ago

As GRAP fails, Delhi pollution strategy looks suspect

New Indian Express  

It’s going to be about a week since the provisions under Graded Response Action Plan level 4 were implemented for the second time by the Commission for Air Quality Management as air pollution level moved into the 400 plus category. This meant that among other things the lawmakers feel that diesel vehicles used by common people and diesel generators providing …

Delhi's AQI improves after 3 days, to jump back to ‘severe’
2 days, 18 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 air quality remains 'poor', light rain today expected to intensify cold
2 weeks, 2 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 …

Delhi's air crisis: Worst November in 8 years sparks calls for action
2 weeks, 5 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 …

‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Wired  

As winter sets in, a dense layer of toxic smog has descended over Delhi, driving the city’s air quality down to its worst level in eight years. On November 18, the Air Quality Index hit 494, plunging the city’s pollution levels into the “severe plus” category, the worst classification possible. “Two times, three times, four times, five times higher than …

Winds continue to carry off pollutants, improve Delhi air
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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 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 …

Delhi pollution worsens as winds slow down again
4 weeks ago

Delhi pollution worsens as winds slow down again

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality, which briefly improved on Monday morning to enter the “poor” category for the first time in nearly a month, deteriorated sharply by the afternoon, returning to the “very poor” zone as wind speeds dropped significantly, trapping pollutants within the city again. Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index was recorded at 285 at 9am on Monday, but by …

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Air quality improves slightly in Delhi
1 month ago

Air quality improves slightly in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital improved from the 'severe' to the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning. At 8 am, the Air Quality Index was recorded at 357, falling under the 'very poor' category, compared to the 24-hour average AQI of 412 at 4 pm on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Favorable wind …

Delhi pollution due to global warming, changing climate: Air quality panel
1 month ago

Delhi pollution due to global warming, changing climate: Air quality panel

India Today  

As Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'severe' category on Friday after briefly improving to be 'very poor' on Thursday, the Commission for Air Quality Management has said that global warming and changing weather patterns this November are responsible for alarming pollution levels in the capital. The dense fog, which was previously uncommon in this period, has severely impacted air …

After brief respite, Delhi AQI back in ‘severe’
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1 month ago

After brief respite, Delhi AQI back in ‘severe’

Hindustan Times  

The brief respite – and that too only in relative terms – that Delhi experienced from “severe” air quality faded away by Friday evening as the Capital’s air deteriorated again, returning to the worst classification of pollution. On Friday, in fact, saw Delhi saw a steady deterioration in pollution levels, with the Air Quality Index plummeting from 374 at 9am, …

Artificial rain 'not feasible' option to combat Delhi air pollution crisis, says CPCB
1 month ago

Artificial rain 'not feasible' option to combat Delhi air pollution crisis, says CPCB

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Central Pollution Control Board has said the feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture and reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed. The CPCB shared its observations on a cloud seeding proposal by IIT Kanpur, which aims to combat Delhi's severe …

Some respite but Delhi’s air still ‘very poor’
1 month ago

Some respite but Delhi’s air still ‘very poor’

Hindustan Times  

The Capital’s five-day streak of “severe” air finally broke on Thursday giving some relief – at least in relative terms – to millions of citizens as fast winds and drop in intensity of fog allowed sunlight to pierce through the haze for the first time in days. This snapped a five-day streak of “severe” air which saw Delhi’s AQI soar …

Delhi: Air quality improves; ‘very poor’ after 5-day ‘severe’ pollution
Top News
1 month ago

Delhi: Air quality improves; ‘very poor’ after 5-day ‘severe’ pollution

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality improved to the “very poor” category on Thursday, ending a five-day streak of “severe” pollution levels even as the minimum temperature continued to dip and touched the season’s low. Factors such as reduced fog intensity and increased wind speed helped improve the air quality. An average Air Quality Index of 376 was recorded at 9am on Thursday, …

After season's coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air
1 month ago

After season's coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi witnessed yet another dawn with a blanket of toxic air on Wednesday, as the capital recorded an Air Quality Index of 426 in the "severe" category, which followed the coldest night of the season in the city so far.The city's minimum temperature dropped to 11.1 degrees Celsius Tuesday night, according to the India Meteorological Department. Delhi's air …

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?
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1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?

Al Jazeera  

State authorities tout an experimental plan that involves stimulating clouds for rain, but scientists are sceptical. Soaring air pollution in India’s capital, New Delhi, has reached “hazardous” levels this week, causing state officials to limit movement and revive plans to stimulate artificial rain to clear toxic smog. Here’s what you need to know about Delhi’s smog challenge and what artificial …

Delhi air pollution: AAP seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain, urges PM Modi to intervene as AQI remains 'severe plus'
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: AAP seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain, urges PM Modi to intervene as AQI remains 'severe plus'

Hindustan Times  

Delhi air pollution updates: As air quality in Delhi-NCR turns toxic, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday alleged that the Centre was not acting on their repeated request to allow artificial rain in the national capital. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai addresses a press conference regarding the ongoing air pollution crisis in the national capital, in New Delhi, Monday, …

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains 'severe plus'; schools, DU colleges go online. Artificial rain soon? | 10 updates
Trending News
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains 'severe plus'; schools, DU colleges go online. Artificial rain soon? | 10 updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: The air quality in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram reached “alarmingly high” levels, with most AQI stations touching 500-mark even on Tuesday morning, November 19, while a dense layer of smog enveloped the National Capital Region for the seventh consecutive day. Environment minister Gopal Rai said the Centre has not acted on the Delhi government's repeated requests …

Delhi air pollution: AAP govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain as AQI touches 500-mark
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: AAP govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain as AQI touches 500-mark

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: To tackle the alarmingly high pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday urged the Central government to implement artificial rain as a measure to combat the worsening air quality. The Union environment minister has not responded to repeated requests from the Delhi government to call an emergency meeting over the dire …

Artificial rain needed: Delhi flags air emergency, seeks Centre's nod
1 month ago

Artificial rain needed: Delhi flags air emergency, seeks Centre's nod

India Today  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday wrote to the Central government, seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for artificial rain in the national capital in an effort to combat the worsening air pollution levels in the national capital. During the press conference, Rai also slammed Union Environment Minister, Bhupendra Yadav, saying the latter "has not called a single meeting …

Should Delhi even remain India's capital: Shashi Tharoor on worsening pollution
1 month ago

Should Delhi even remain India's capital: Shashi Tharoor on worsening pollution

India Today  

Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday raised doubts about Delhi's suitability as India's national capital, citing its worsening air pollution. In a post on X, the Congress MP highlighted Delhi's hazardous air quality, stating that it is nearly five times worse than the second-most polluted city in the world, Dhaka. Delhi's pollution levels have sparked widespread concern, …

Why GRAP IV isn't enough for Delhi to get to grips with air pollution
1 month ago

Why GRAP IV isn't enough for Delhi to get to grips with air pollution

India Today  

Delhi’s rapidly worsening air quality over the past one week prompted the government to tighten curbs further to GRAP IV, mandated to come into effect every time the concentration of pollutants in the national capital’s air turns severely hazardous for public health. On November 17, the Central Pollution Control Board noted the city’s Air Quality Index at an average 441—in …

Delhi stares at more dusty days as strict curbs set in
1 month ago

Delhi stares at more dusty days as strict curbs set in

Live Mint  

New Delhi: After imposing the toughest curbs after pollution levels shot through the roof, the national capital is left with few options, as weather predictions pointed to more dusty days ahead. Sinking air quality has affected solar power generation, experts said, though there are no figures yet to substantiate the fall. While this should not significantly impact the all-India solar …

Delhi imposes most stringent set of restrictions as smog hangs over Indian capital
1 month ago

Delhi imposes most stringent set of restrictions as smog hangs over Indian capital

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 government imposed the most …

Delhi air quality at severe plus with no relief in sight, flight ops hit
1 month ago

Delhi air quality at severe plus with no relief in sight, flight ops hit

Hindustan Times  

Delhi has activated stage-4 of its emergency anti-pollution measures as the city's air quality reached alarming levels. The air quality index stood at 485 at 9 am on Monday morning, a reading classified as "severe plus" which has serious implications on the health. The new measures entail a ban on diesel trucks in Delhi, the closure of schools and a …

Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high
1 month ago

Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high

Al Jazeera  

Schools go online until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the latest bid to ease the Indian capital’s health crisis. Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern …

Delhi chokes in smog; Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram among least polluted cities
1 month ago

Delhi chokes in smog; Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram among least polluted cities

India Today  

As winter tightens its grip, North India is grappling with worsening air pollution, with several cities registering air quality in the "severe" and "poor" categories. Delhi's air quality, which reached the "severe-plus" category on Sunday evening, further deteriorated on Monday, dropping to 495 on the air quality index by 1 pm. As of Monday afternoon, three major cities recorded "poor" …

Delhi air pollution: Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality remains in 'severe' category
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi air pollution: Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality remains in 'severe' category

The Hindu  

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday morning, with air quality levels plunging to severe levels, leaving residents grappling with poor visibility and health risks. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index at 428 as of 8 a.m., placing it in the 'severe' category. The Delhi government implemented …

Post-Deepavali air quality hits new low in eastern India’s State capitals
1 month, 1 week ago

Post-Deepavali air quality hits new low in eastern India’s State capitals

The Hindu  

All major State capitals in eastern India saw significantly bad air quality after Deepavali, trailing close to Delhi which is known for its poor air quality around the festivities. However, Kolkata’s Air Quality Index was the worst, recording ‘very poor’ in many places, comparable to the national capital’s records. Right before Deepavali, cyclone Dana on the Bay of Bengal brought …

In Graphics | Why does Delhi's air quality deteriorate in winter?
1 month, 1 week ago

In Graphics | Why does Delhi's air quality deteriorate in winter?

Firstpost  

Every year, the winter brings heavy air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. A pedestrian wearing a face mask at Kartavya Path as air quality continues to remain poor in New Delhi. Delhi’s air quality index at 9 am on Thursday stood at 428, which falls under the ‘severe’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. “Of 39 monitoring stations …

Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running

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 The toxic smog engulfing Delhi …

Weather, saviour against Delhi pollution until now, turns rogue
1 month, 1 week ago

Weather, saviour against Delhi pollution until now, turns rogue

Hindustan Times  

The Capital’s relative reprieve from post-Diwali smog this year came to an abrupt end on Wednesday, with two critical weather patterns — a delayed winter and surface winds — suddenly turning against the city. This one-two punch of cooling temperatures and calm winds left residents choking on the season’s first “severe” air day, as AQI levels surged past 400, plunging …

Delhi's air crisis not just due to farm fires. It's our own garbage, cars
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi's air crisis not just due to farm fires. It's our own garbage, cars

India Today  

Delhi’s air crisis is back with a vengeance, cloaking the city in thick smog for the 15th consecutive day, with an Air Quality Index reading of 445 — firmly in the "severe" zone. Beyond the neighbouring fields, Delhi itself is a potent pollution generator, with vehicular emissions leading the charge, responsible for most of the city's poor air quality. ROLE …

Delhi chokes on ‘very poor’ air for 12th consecutive day
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi chokes on ‘very poor’ air for 12th consecutive day

Hindustan Times  

The city’s air was dense with pollutants and remained hazy on Sunday too, recording a 12th consecutive day of “very poor” air quality index, as categorised by the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily bulletin, in line with predictions by air monitoring and weather agencies. The readings will likely hover in the ‘very poor’ category till at least Wednesday, as forecasts …

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’, layer of smog over city for ninth day post-Diwali
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’, layer of smog over city for ninth day post-Diwali

The Hindu  

A layer of smog covered the national capital on Saturday morning and the air quality was recorded in the “very poor” category with an average Air Quality Index of 358 at 9 a.m., according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Data from the CPCB's Sameer App, which provides hourly AQI updates, showed that the air quality at Bawana and New …

Delhi Air Pollution: A Scenic Victory for Nature
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution: A Scenic Victory for Nature

The Hindu  

Delhi residents are thanked for their cooperation in maintaining air quality during Diwali. The city's air quality index (AQI) remained in the 'moderate' category, with no severe readings. However, the government urges residents to continue adhering to the firecracker ban to further improve air quality.

Delhi Air to Breathe Easier After Diwali Amid Improved Meteorological Conditions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air to Breathe Easier After Diwali Amid Improved Meteorological Conditions

India Today  

Weather conditions post Diwali in Delhi offer a mixed outlook, with potential for improved air quality on the following day. While the day after Diwali is expected to be more favourable for dispersion due to higher daytime temperatures and wind conditions, the night of October 31 and early morning of November 1 are predicted to pose challenges due to calm …

Gopal Rai Proposes Cloud Seeding Plan to Combat Delhi's Air Pollution
2 months ago

Gopal Rai Proposes Cloud Seeding Plan to Combat Delhi's Air Pollution

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has requested a meeting with the central government to approve a cloud seeding proposal to combat air pollution in the city. The proposal requires clearances from various government agencies, including the Ministry of Defence, Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India, before it can be implemented.

Environment Minister Requests Meeting to Discuss Artificial Rain Plan for Delhi
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2 months ago

Environment Minister Requests Meeting to Discuss Artificial Rain Plan for Delhi

New Indian Express  

Environment Minister Gopal Rai has requested a meeting of all stakeholders to approve a cloud seeding proposal to artificially induce rain in Delhi. The city's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 363, prompting the government to implement the Winter Action Plan from September 25, 2024, to combat pollution. Rai emphasizes the need for emergency …

Ghaziabad sees 129 ‘moderately clean’ air days this year till August: UPPCB
3 months ago

Ghaziabad sees 129 ‘moderately clean’ air days this year till August: UPPCB

Hindustan Times  

For the first eight months of this year, Ghaziabad city saw a slight improvement in air quality index readings and pollution levels have remained almost the same as that seen during the same period in 2023, said the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. The figures with the UPPCB show that the city witnessed 129 “moderate” AQI days between January and …

Delhi government writes to Centre seeking nod for artificial rain to combat winter smog
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi government writes to Centre seeking nod for artificial rain to combat winter smog

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Friday urged the Centre to convene an urgent meeting with stakeholders to evaluate the feasibility of cloud seeding technology in the national capital to curb the intensity of air pollution during winter months, and secure necessary permissions in that regard. In a letter to Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change …

Artificial Rain To Fight Winter Air Pollution: Delhi Seeks Urgent Meeting With Centre to Evaluate Cloud Seeding
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Artificial Rain To Fight Winter Air Pollution: Delhi Seeks Urgent Meeting With Centre to Evaluate Cloud Seeding

News 18  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday wrote to Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, to convene an urgent meeting with stakeholders to evaluate cloud seeding to combat Delhi’s winter air pollution and secure necessary permissions. On Wednesday, News18 had reported that the Delhi government has started work on the ‘Winter Action Plan’ for the national capital …

Work from Home, artificial rain among pollution control strategies of Delhi govt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Work from Home, artificial rain among pollution control strategies of Delhi govt

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai announced on Thursday that the government is developing policies such as “work from home” as part of this year’s “Winter Action Plan” to address air pollution in the capital. - Environment minister Gopal Rai said that the recent meeting with environment experts and officials sought input on combating air pollution. - Delhi’s Winter Action Plan …

Artificial Rain, Work from Home, No Odd-Even: How Delhi Plans to Fight Air Pollution With Focus on ‘Behaviour Change’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Artificial Rain, Work from Home, No Odd-Even: How Delhi Plans to Fight Air Pollution With Focus on ‘Behaviour Change’

News 18  

The Delhi government has started work on the ‘Winter Action Plan’ for the national capital to fight recurring air pollution with likely focus on encouraging work from home against the Aam Aadmi Party’s flagship Odd-Even scheme. The minister held a meeting with experts who emphasised on artificial rain during the winter months to fight air pollution. Rai emphasised that his …

Light rain in Delhi as mercury rises slightly
4 months ago

Light rain in Delhi as mercury rises slightly

Hindustan Times  

The Capital’s temperature went up marginally on Saturday, even as the city continued to record light rain in parts of the city. There is a possibility of very light rain or drizzle in several parts of Delhi from Sunday to Tuesday,” said an IMD official. Safdarjung, representative of Delhi’s weather, recorded 5.7mm of rain in 24 hours till 8.30am and …

Delhi’s air quality picks up, more rains in store this week
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality picks up, more rains in store this week

Hindustan Times  

The Capital on Monday recorded an air quality index of 58, which is classified as “satisfactory” by the Central Pollution Control Board, according to the central agency’s daily air quality bulletin, continuing a trend of consecutive “satisfactory” air days — AQI on Sunday was 62 — buoyed by rainfall over the past week. Delhi rains: Unraveling the cloudburst conundrum Parts …

Amid heavy rainfall, Delhi breathes cleanest air in 297 days
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid heavy rainfall, Delhi breathes cleanest air in 297 days

Hindustan Times  

For Delhi residents, the rain over the past few days has brought relief not only from the sweltering heat, but now also from the air pollution that incessantly plagues the city. Delhi on Thursday recorded the cleanest air the city has seen in nearly 300 days, as the 24-hour average air quality index reading fell to 61 in the satisfactory …

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