Post-Diwali, air pollution levels drop across metros; cracker ban, awareness, favourable weather conditions likely causes
5 years, 2 months ago

Post-Diwali, air pollution levels drop across metros; cracker ban, awareness, favourable weather conditions likely causes

Firstpost  

The effects of a much talked-about Supreme Court judgment last year, arguably made a tangible effect this time, as all major metro cities reported much lower pollution levels post Diwali, as compared to the toxins found in the atmosphere in past years The much-discussed Supreme Court judgment last year, arguably made a tangible impact this time, as all major metro cities reported much lower pollution levels after Diwali, as compared to the toxins found in the atmosphere in past years. All prominent Tier-I cities like Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad etc reported satisfactory air quality barring the National Capital, which also clocked an improvement when compared to data from the last three years. The Air Quality Index reached 196, a little less than 201 at Fort William automated air monitoring station at 7 pm, a West Bengal Pollution Control Board official said. However, the West Bengal Pollution Control Board said it has received 140 complaints of bursting of high decibel firecrackers during Kali Puja and Diwali in Kolkata and its neighbouring areas.

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Air quality in Chennai dips during Bhogi
2 days, 14 hours ago

Air quality in Chennai dips during Bhogi

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board reported a slight increase in air pollution during the Bhogi festival on January 13. The TNPCB conducted 24-hour air quality surveys across all 15 zones of Greater Chennai. During the Bhogi day, from 8 a.m. on January 12 to 8. a.m. on January 13, the Air Quality Index ranged between 92 and 177 across …

Delhi, neighbouring states to draft 3-year plan to tackle road dust pollution
5 days, 20 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 …

After a temporary dip, Sunday AQI rose to 162
1 week, 3 days ago

After a temporary dip, Sunday AQI rose to 162

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: After Mumbai saw an improvement in the air quality index for three consecutive days after precautionary measures like ban on construction sites were taken by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation last week, the city’s AQI once again rose to 162 from 156 on Sunday, which is considered moderate. Mumbai, India - Jan. 5, 2025:Haze seen over the city skyline at …

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 …

Mumbai skies still hazy, AQI remains stagnant at 186
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mumbai skies still hazy, AQI remains stagnant at 186

Hindustan Times  

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

After Delhi, now Mumbai sees sharp spike in air pollution; BMC deploys mist cannons and 100 tankers — Key updates
2 weeks, 4 days ago

After Delhi, now Mumbai sees sharp spike in air pollution; BMC deploys mist cannons and 100 tankers — Key updates

Live Mint  

Air pollution surged to unprecedented levels in Mumbai this week amid growing efforts to improve the situation. A dense fog continued to envelop the city on Saturday despite the use of mist cannons and a 100 water tankers to wash roads. Data released by the Central Pollution Control Board at 4:00 pm indicated ‘moderate’ air quality for Mumbai with an …

Why Mumbai’s AQI readings may be hazy: Monitors could be to blame
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Haze envelops city with ‘satisfactory’ air quality
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Haze envelops city with ‘satisfactory’ air quality

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Though haze reported since last two days has affected visibility in many areas, the air quality has improved with the Air Quality Index recorded at “satisfactory” level on December 22. Though haze reported since last two days has affected visibility in many areas, the air quality has improved with AQI recorded at ‘satisfactory’ level on December 22. Contradictory to …

Mumbai’s air quality tips close to ‘poor’ for sixth day in a row
3 weeks, 3 days 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 air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Smog shrouded city with poor AQI of 194, Borivali east and Malad west fare ‘very poor’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Smog shrouded city with poor AQI of 194, Borivali east and Malad west fare ‘very poor’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The city witnessed a hazy Saturday, with overall air quality index inching closer to ‘poor’ category. Smog shrouded city with poor AQI of 194, Borivali east and Malad west fare ‘very poor’ An AQI between 101 to 200 falls in the moderate category, between 201 and 300 is poor category, and between 301 to 400 is very poor. Two …

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force
4 weeks 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 curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets
4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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

Stricter anti-pollution measures reinforced in Delhi as AQI drops amid cold wave
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

PMC cracks down against projects over air pollution
1 month 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 …

Delhi’s air quality improves to lower end of ‘poor’ zone
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

No Respite From Pollution As Delhi AQI Remains 'Very Poor'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

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

Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Delhi’s air quality hits 'very poor' category again, hazy conditions persist
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Capital continues to reel under ‘very poor’ air quality amid heavy smog
1 month, 2 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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’s air quality on brink of ‘severe’ again day after brief improvement
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality on brink of ‘severe’ again day after brief improvement

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality was on the brink of the “severe” category again on Tuesday a day after it briefly improved to the “poor” range as winds continued to remain calm leading to a gradual deterioration in pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management on the same day made changes to the clauses in Stages 3 and 4 of the Graded …

AQI today: Delhi NCR struggles with worsening air quality; Check pollution levels in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, etc
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Spike in Hyderabad’s Air Pollution: City Logs Worst AQI of 2024
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Delhi Continues To Reel Under 'Very Poor' Air Quality, Noida Schools To Remain Closed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Continues To Reel Under 'Very Poor' Air Quality, Noida Schools To Remain Closed

ABP News  

Delhi continued to reel under "very poor" air quality and pollution woes as a layer of smog covered the city. In view of the poor air quality, the district administration in Gautam Budh Nagar ordered extension of online classes in all educational institutions across the district till November 25. While the overall AQI of the city was in the moderate …

AQI Today: Delhi air pollution ‘very poor’; Visuals show Mumbai, Agra’s Taj Mahal covered in smog
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AQI Today: Delhi air pollution ‘very poor’; Visuals show Mumbai, Agra’s Taj Mahal covered in smog

Live Mint  

Delhi AQI today: The national capital received no relief from air pollution after Delhi's air quality slipped to ‘severe category’ on Saturday. Delhi air pollution: Smog engulfs Taj Mahal, Red Fort, India Gate Sunday morning | Watch Mumbai wakes up to thick layer of smog | Watch Mumbai's air pollution also reached high levels on Saturday and remained high Sunday …

Delhi air pollution: AQI improves slightly, still remains in 'poor' category
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI improves slightly, still remains in 'poor' category

India TV News  

As Delhi battles with the alrming air pollution levels, the national capital witnerssed an AQI of 294 at 10 pm on Sunday, as per Central Pollution Control Board website. Meanwhile, the city's 24-hour average air quality index, recorded until 4 pm on Sunday, was 318, improving rom the severe category recorded the previous day when it was 412. The previous …

Delhi, Patna most polluted cities in India today; Karnataka's Chamarajanagar least
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi, Patna most polluted cities in India today; Karnataka's Chamarajanagar least

India Today  

As a thick layer of smog engulfed Delhi on Sunday morning, the air quality index was recorded at 366, falling under the "very poor" category. However, the AQI at several air monitoring stations across the national capital was still above 400, placing it in the "severe" category. Air quality levels across major cities showed significant variation, with Kolkata, Chandigarh and …

These 2 Karnataka cities breathe cleanest air in India today. Check top 10 list
1 month, 3 weeks ago

These 2 Karnataka cities breathe cleanest air in India today. Check top 10 list

India Today  

While major cities in North India, such as Delhi and Chandigarh, are choking under worsening air quality crises, cities like Chamarajanagar, Aizawl, Thrissur, and Bagalkot recorded some of the cleanest air. Air quality in several cities across India shows variation but remains mostly within the "good" or "satisfactory" categories. Aizawl, Thrissur, Bagalkot, and Chamarajanagar recorded "good" air quality, with AQI …

Delhi-NCR battles ‘severe’ pollution as AQI reaches toxic levels; PM2.5 and PM10 pose health risks
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR battles ‘severe’ pollution as AQI reaches toxic levels; PM2.5 and PM10 pose health risks

Live Mint  

Delhi, the National capital, registered an AQI of 427 at 11:30 am on Saturday, slipping back to the ‘severe’ category, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Nine monitoring stations recorded air quality in the ‘severe plus’ category on Saturday morning, exceeding the 450 mark. Other stations that fared better on the AQI scale failed to register air quality levels …

Breathless In The City
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Breathless In The City

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi’s alarming AQI levels have reached a fuming 484 despite control measures in place, from bans on truck entries to suspension of construction projects. Weathermen Speak Breathe Easy Here are some tips by Dr Pallavi Periwal • Avoid going out during peak traffic hours • Avoid outdoor exercise and walk • Keep windows closed at home and in cars while …

Delhi air pollution: ‘Severe’ or ‘very poor’ - what's AQI today? Centre announces staggered timings for staff | Updates
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: ‘Severe’ or ‘very poor’ - what's AQI today? Centre announces staggered timings for staff | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: The residents of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and other places in the national capital region woke up to a hazy morning with a minimum temperature of 11.3 degrees Celsius as the air quality remained in the “very poor” category recording an overall air quality index of 373 on Friday, November 22. Meanwhile, the Centre on Thursday announced …

Delhi wakes up to hazy morning as air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI at 373
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi wakes up to hazy morning as air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI at 373

India TV News  

Delhiites woke up to a hazy morning on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature recorded at 11.3°C and the air quality continuing to remain in the "very poor" category. Of the 38 monitoring stations in the city, nine reported AQI levels in the "severe" range, including areas like Anand Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Nehru Nagar, Shadipur, Sonia Vihar, Vivek Vihar, and …

Delhi is India's most polluted city today, Lucknow, Patna follow; Aizawl least
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi is India's most polluted city today, Lucknow, Patna follow; Aizawl least

India Today  

The air quality in Delhi on Friday witnessed a slight improvement after it was recorded in the 'severe plus' category for over a week. The Air Quality Index today stood at 371, under the very "poor category", a brief respite for residents of the national capital. While Delhi was the most polluted city in the country today, Lucknow and Patna …

Delhi: Air quality improves; ‘very poor’ after 5-day ‘severe’ pollution
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks 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, …

Delhi is India's most polluted city today, Jaipur follows; Aizawl, Guwahati least
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi is India's most polluted city today, Jaipur follows; Aizawl, Guwahati least

India Today  

A thick layer of smog blanketed Delhi on Thursday morning, as the air quality index reached 379 at 7 am, falling into the "very poor" category. As winter is tightening its grip, major cities across the country are recording the air quality in the "poor" and "moderate" categories, indicating potential health concerns for residents. As of Thursday morning, five major …

Delhi air quality improves to very poor after 8 days, overall AQI at 379
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air quality improves to very poor after 8 days, overall AQI at 379

India Today  

After enduring eight consecutive days of severe air pollution, Delhi residents woke up to a slightly better air quality on Thursday morning. Meanwhile, the Commission for Air Quality Management has revised the Graded Response Action Plan, requiring schools in Delhi and nearby NCR districts to shut down during Stages 3 and 4 of the plan. On Wednesday, the Delhi government …

Lucknow air inches towards ‘very poor’, Talkatora leads pollution chart
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lucknow air inches towards ‘very poor’, Talkatora leads pollution chart

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Lucknow’s air quality index, which was ‘poor’ on Tuesday, inched close to the ‘very poor’ mark on Wednesday evening with all five live stations recording ‘poor’ AQI for the second consecutive day. Similarly, Gomti Nagar and Kukrail forest area recorded an average AQI of 289 and 288, respectively, on Wednesday, slightly higher than Tuesday’s 269 and 217. The data …

Delhi's AQI Sees Slight Improvement Amid Anti-Pollution Curbs, Air Remains Toxic
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's AQI Sees Slight Improvement Amid Anti-Pollution Curbs, Air Remains Toxic

ABP News  

The air quality index in Delhi on Wednesday dropped to 424 from 488 at 9 am the previous day, but the air remained hazardous. On Monday, Delhi recorded its second-worst air quality since 2015 and the air quality index at the same time was recorded at 484. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Monday's reading was the second-worst air …

Delhi air pollution: X user suggests residents to 'learn Kannada, settle in Bengaluru'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: X user suggests residents to 'learn Kannada, settle in Bengaluru'

India Today  

As Delhi choked due to severe air pollution over this week, an X user suggested that residents should learn Kannada and move to Bengaluru instead in a post that has now gone viral. But in Delhi, you have to pay for the clean air too with an additional 18% GST.” The person further added, “It's time to learn Kannada and …

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as AQI hits 422, flights cancelled amid low visibility
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as AQI hits 422, flights cancelled amid low visibility

India Today  

Air pollution in Delhi reached "severe" levels on Wednesday with an overall air quality index of 422 at 6 am, choking residents and cloaking the city in thick smog. Meanwhile, toxic foam was observed floating on the Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj, highlighting persistently high pollution levels in the water. #WATCH | Delhi: Toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna …

Aizawl, Gangtok, Shillong breathe cleanest air in India. Check top 9 cities
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aizawl, Gangtok, Shillong breathe cleanest air in India. Check top 9 cities

India Today  

As major cities in North India, including Delhi and Lucknow, continued to choke due to worsening air pollution levels, Aizawl, Gangtok and Shillong breathed the country's cleanest air as their Air Quality Index was the lowest, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. The AQI in Aizawl today stood at 26, under the "good" category, offering residents a …

Delhi air worst in India today, Lucknow in 2nd spot; Aizawl least polluted city
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air worst in India today, Lucknow in 2nd spot; Aizawl least polluted city

India Today  

As winter tightens its grip, North India is reeling under the worsening air pollution crisis, with multiple cities recording air quality in the "poor" and "severe" categories. As of Wednesday morning, six major cities recorded "poor" air quality, four fell into the "moderate" category, four were rated "satisfactory," and only two were in the "Good" category, according to data from …

Did Delhi's AQI exceed 1,500? Decoding conflicting air pollution readings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Did Delhi's AQI exceed 1,500? Decoding conflicting air pollution readings

India Today  

During the transitional months of October and November, Delhi often finds itself shrouded in a thick haze of pollution. IQAir, known for its real-time air quality data, does not impose an upper limit on AQI readings, unlike the CPCB's standards. This methodology offers a fresh perspective on pollution levels but has also highlighted the limitations of India's air quality monitoring …

Smog triggers deadly car pile-ups in UP, 2 dead, several injured; victim says ’couldn’t see anything’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Smog triggers deadly car pile-ups in UP, 2 dead, several injured; victim says ’couldn’t see anything’

Live Mint  

At least two people lost their lives, and several others were injured in separate smog-related accidents in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, November 19. Residents in India's northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of dense fog shrouded most of the region, and pollution in the capital Delhi remained severe. India battles …

Fog clouds Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana; air quality deteriorates and reduces visibility
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fog clouds Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana; air quality deteriorates and reduces visibility

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai : The city of Mumbai woke up to a hazy morning on Sunday, with a thick layer of fog and mist blanketing the city, significantly reducing visibility. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality in the city was recorded in the 'moderate' category. The air quality in the national capital also remained in the 'severe plus' …

‘Time to learn Kannada and permanently settle in Bengaluru,’ says X user as Delhi’s AQI touches ‘severe plus’ category
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Time to learn Kannada and permanently settle in Bengaluru,’ says X user as Delhi’s AQI touches ‘severe plus’ category

Live Mint  

Delhi's air quality stayed in the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, with thick smog reducing visibility and pushing air pollution levels to alarmingly high levels. The Central Pollution Control Board recorded an Air Quality Index of 488 at 8 am, placing the city in the hazardous 'severe plus' category. ” The Supreme Court on Monday …

‘Vote for clowns expect a circus’: India’s smog visible from space as Delhi chokes in ‘severe plus’, netizens react
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Vote for clowns expect a circus’: India’s smog visible from space as Delhi chokes in ‘severe plus’, netizens react

Live Mint  

The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe plus' category for the second day in a row on Tuesday morning, with thick smog enveloping the city, reducing visibility, and pushing pollution levels to dangerously high levels. The residents of Delhi continue to raise alarms as air quality levels in many areas remain in the "severe plus" category in multiple …

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