Delhi’s air quality improves from ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’ due to wind
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi’s air quality improves from ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’ due to wind

Hindustan Times  

The residents of Delhi woke up to a significantly better morning on Saturday as the average Air Quality Index reduced to 339 at 9am, the lower half of ‘very poor’ category, thanks to a change in the wind direction from north-westerly to easterly and a marginal increase in wind speed. People shop for the 'Chhath Puja' celebrations at Azadpur Mandi in New Delhi on Saturday The 24-hour average AQI on Friday evening was 405, still in the severe category. Data as per Delhi government’s real-time source apportionment on Friday showed vehicles were contributing by 44% to Delhi’s PM 2.5, followed by 22% from biomass burning. The impact of stubble burning is expected to reduce over Delhi in the next three days now, firstly due to the change in wind direction, as well as a gradual drop in farm fire numbers.

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‘Very dense fog’ in Delhi as visibility drops to zero; flight services impacted
6 hours, 35 minutes 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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13 hours, 16 minutes 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 …

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today on January 8, 2025: Check out the predicted minimum and maximum temperatures
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2 days, 7 hours ago

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today on January 8, 2025: Check out the predicted minimum and maximum temperatures

Live Mint  

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today: Delhi recorded 18.18 °C on January 8, 2025. According to the IMD forecast, it's advisable to organize your day around these comfortable temperature ranges and weather conditions.The AQI in Delhi today stands at 158.0, indicating the moderate quality of air in the city. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding …

Parts of Delhi get light rain, air quality remains poor, mercury dips to 9.6°C
4 days, 4 hours ago

Parts of Delhi get light rain, air quality remains poor, mercury dips to 9.6°C

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Delhi received light rain on Monday even as the air quality remained poor and the mercury dipped to 9.6°C. The India Meteorological Department said a dip in both maximum and minimum temperatures was likely from Tuesday as cold northwesterly winds were expected to start blowing from snow-clad mountains. Private forecaster Skymet Weather’s vice president Mahesh Palawat said a …

After a temporary dip, Sunday AQI rose to 162
4 days, 13 hours 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 …

Delhi air quality improves: GRAP Stage 3 revoked, here's what is allowed and what is not
5 days, 8 hours 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 …

Stage 3 GRAP restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution worsens
6 days, 20 hours 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 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 …

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today on January 3, 2025: Check out the predicted minimum and maximum temperatures
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1 week ago

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today on January 3, 2025: Check out the predicted minimum and maximum temperatures

Live Mint  

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today: Delhi recorded 20.75 °C on January 3, 2025. IMD forecasts include daily minimum and maximum temperatures, humidity levels, and expected sky conditions such as clear,sunny,cloudy. According to the IMD forecast, it's advisable to organize your day around these comfortable temperature ranges and weather conditions.Weather prediction in Delhi for the next 7 days, as per …

Zero visibility in parts of Delhi due to fog, air quality severe at many stations
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1 week 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 In 2024 Saw Highest 'Good To Moderate' Air Quality Days Since 2018
1 week, 2 days ago

Delhi In 2024 Saw Highest 'Good To Moderate' Air Quality Days Since 2018

ABP News  

In 2024, Delhi saw the highest good to moderate air quality days since 2018. The national capital recorded 209 'good to moderate' air quality days last year, according to the central pollution watchdog Commission for Air Quality Management. Delhi's peak power demand in December was 4,884 MW in 2023, and 4,964 MW in 2022, discom officials said. A BSES spokesperson …

Delhi saw 209 days of moderate or better air quality in 2024, best since 2018
1 week, 2 days 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
1 week, 2 days 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
1 week, 2 days 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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1 week, 3 days 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 …

Delhi Records Its Cleanest December Air Since Introduction Of AQI System In 2015
1 week, 3 days 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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1 week, 3 days 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 Weather Forecast and AQI Today on December 30, 2024: Check out the predicted minimum and maximum temperatures
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today on December 30, 2024: Check out the predicted minimum and maximum temperatures

Live Mint  

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today: Delhi recorded 18.7 °C on December 30, 2024. IMD forecasts include daily minimum and maximum temperatures, humidity levels, and expected sky conditions such as clear,sunny,cloudy. According to the IMD forecast, it's advisable to organize your day around these comfortable temperature ranges and weather conditions.Weather prediction in Delhi for the next 7 days, as per …

Delhi's air quality improves to ‘moderate’ days after record December rain; overall AQI at 183
1 week, 4 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 …

Mumbai skies still hazy, AQI remains stagnant at 186
1 week, 4 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 …

Weather update: Mercury dips in Delhi, other states, dense fog condition to prevails | Details
1 week, 5 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
1 week, 6 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, …

Fifth wettest December in Delhi’s history
1 week, 6 days ago

Fifth wettest December in Delhi’s history

Hindustan Times  

A persistent patter of rain that continued through Friday to soak Delhi and its surrounding regions, delivering an unusually wet December day that shattered long-standing rainfall records and highlighted the unpredictability of the season. By the end of the day, the city had recorded 42.8mm of rainfall this month, making it the fifth wettest December in Delhi’s recorded history and …

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city
1 week, 6 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 Weather Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi NCR Amid Chilling Winters AQI Remains Very Poor
2 weeks ago

Delhi Weather Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi NCR Amid Chilling Winters AQI Remains Very Poor

ABP News  

Several parts of Delhi received light rain early in the morning on Friday adding to the winter chill in the national capital. The lowest recorded temperature is 12°C today, as per the IMD pic.twitter.com/fFO9P2cSEg — ANI December 27, 2024 A generally cloudy sky is expected to remain over the national capital on Friday with light to moderate thunderstorms coupled with …

Delhi rains: Rainfall sweeps national capital, Noida; AQI soars above 400 in THESE areas; more rain expected today
2 weeks 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 weather update: Light rain, fog blanket national capital; IMD predicts more showers
2 weeks ago

Delhi weather update: Light rain, fog blanket national capital; IMD predicts more showers

India TV News  

Residents of the national capital received light rainfall, accompanied by thick fog that obscured visibility across the city on Friday morning. The rain has also helped reduce pollution levels.” Raman Kushwaha, a tourist from Madhya Pradesh, echoed similar sentiments, saying, “It’s cold, but a little rain has made the places to visit pleasant and pollution levels have reduced.” The sight …

Himachal may get snow on new year amid cold wave, rain to continue in Delhi
2 weeks ago

Himachal may get snow on new year amid cold wave, rain to continue in Delhi

India Today  

Heavy snowfall is expected to hit Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of the Himalayan region, while cloudy skies and rain are likely to continue in parts of Delhi-NCR in the new year, the India Meteorological Department said in a statement. Under the influence of these systems, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall and snowfall are expected over the …

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

Rain pounds Delhi amid cold wave conditions, rain and fog likely over weekend
2 weeks ago

Rain pounds Delhi amid cold wave conditions, rain and fog likely over weekend

India Today  

Delhi woke up to early morning showers on Friday, December 27, as rainfall accompanied by lightning intensified the ongoing cold wave in the national capital and its surrounding areas. The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi has predicted that air quality is likely to remain in the 'poor' category on Friday but improve to the 'moderate' category on Saturday. …

Delhi: IMD predicts rain this weekend, colder days
2 weeks 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 wakes up to foggy morning with very poor air quality, light rain likely | Check IMD's prediction
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi wakes up to foggy morning with very poor air quality, light rain likely | Check IMD's prediction

India TV News  

People in Delhi woke up to severe cold with a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning. Air Quality Index remains in very poor category Central Pollution Control Board reported AQI 370 in "very poor" categoy at 6 am on Thursday morning. Earlier, Delhi's minimum temperature on Wednesday settled at 8.4 degrees Celsius, 1.5 notch below the season's …

Alert on for more rain, dense fog in Delhi; air quality picks up
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Alert on for more rain, dense fog in Delhi; air quality picks up

Hindustan Times  

A dense fog enveloped large swathes of the Capital on Wednesday morning, with visibility dipping to below 100 metres at multiple observatories, even as the temperatures remained above normal for a third consecutive day. A dense fog has been forecast for Sunday.” On Wednesday, a “dense fog” was recorded at the Safdarjung and Palam observatories, with visibility falling to 100 …

Dense fog blankets Delhi on Christmas; AQI drops to ‘very poor’, as cold persists
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Dense fog blankets Delhi on Christmas; AQI drops to ‘very poor’, as cold persists

The Hindu  

A cold wave and dense fog engulfed Delhi on Christmas morning, causing a sharp drop in temperatures and poor visibility across the city. The Indian Meteorological Department recorded a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, while visuals from Kartavya Path, Janpath, Dwarka, and India Gate showed no visibility due to the dense fog.Visibility in the city was recorded at 100 …

Delhi airport issues advisory as flights may get affected amid dense fog; GRAP 4 lifted as AQI improves
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days 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
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

CAQM revokes Stage 4 of Grap as air improves to ‘very poor’ in the Capital
2 weeks, 2 days ago

CAQM revokes Stage 4 of Grap as air improves to ‘very poor’ in the Capital

Hindustan Times  

The Commission for Air Quality Management revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan for the National Capital Region on Thursday after Delhi’s air improved to the “very poor” category on Tuesday, aided by stronger winds and the withdrawal of a western disturbance. Winds are expected to pick up again over the next two days before another WD influences …

Delhi Pollution: GRAP-4 Measures Revoked As Air Quality Improves Amid Light Rains
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days 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 records above-average min temp for 2nd day; air quality close to ‘severe’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi records above-average min temp for 2nd day; air quality close to ‘severe’

Hindustan Times  

Delhi recorded above-average minimum temperature for a second day in a row amid cloudy skies even as the air quality continued to hover dangerously close to the “severe” category. An air quality index of 400 was recorded at 9am on Tuesday, compared to a 24-hour average AQI of 406 a day before and 409 on Sunday. An AQI between 0 …

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

Delhi's ‘severe’ air quality unchanged despite drizzle
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Parts of Delhi receive light rain, min temp rises, air quality close to severe
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Parts of Delhi receive light rain, min temp rises, air quality close to severe

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Delhi received light rain on Monday even as the minimum temperature rose and the air quality continued to be almost in the “severe” category. The air quality was likely to remain “very poor” on Monday. The air quality was likely to stay in the “very poor” category. An AQI between 0 and 50 is classified as “good”, between …

Light rainfall brings chills to Delhi as cold wave looms, air quality remains ‘severe’
2 weeks, 4 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
2 weeks, 4 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'
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Mumbai’s air quality tips close to ‘poor’ for sixth day in a row
2 weeks, 4 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’s AQI back in ‘severe’ zone amid GRAP-4 restrictions
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Delhi’s air quality turns ’severe’ despite GRAP IV curbs; IMD predicts light rain for Monday
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi’s air quality turns ’severe’ despite GRAP IV curbs; IMD predicts light rain for Monday

Live Mint  

Air quality in Delhi continued to worsen on Sunday — turning ‘severe’ across the city in spite of GRAP IV restrictions. Pollution levels are likely to dip slightly on Monday with the India Meteorological Department forecasting cloudy skies with light rain. “Partly cloudy sky with possibility of very light rain to light rain…Smog or shallow fog in most of the …

Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates
2 weeks, 5 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 …

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