Wed, Dec 25, 2024
A cold wave and dense fog engulfed Delhi on Christmas morning, causing a sharp drop in temperatures and poor visibility across the city.
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in Delhi was 161, categorised as 'moderate' as of 8 am, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Tue, Dec 03, 2024
In November 2016, the average PM2.5 level was recorded at 254 micrograms per cubic metre, the highest November reading, followed by 249 micrograms per cubic metre this year.
Mon, Dec 02, 2024
Delhi AQI Update: The city's air quality was last recorded in the 'poor' category on October 29 with an AQI of 268, according to the CPCB.
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to relax emergency measures under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to deal with air pollution in the national capital, ordering it to continue till December 2.
Air Pollution in Delhi Today News Latest Updates: An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
Wed, Nov 27, 2024
Delhi Air Quality Today: At 9 am, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 301, compared to a reading of 343 at 9 am on Tuesday, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
Tue, Nov 26, 2024
Delhi Air Pollution News: As intolerable levels of air pollution continued to wreak havoc in the national capital, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index reading was recorded in the 'very poor' zone on Tuesday morning—AQI readings from 301 to 400 indicate a 'very poor' quality of air in a region. A thick layer of pollutants and smog blanketed several regions of the city, with continued restrictions as part of Stage 4 GRAP guidelines in force. Several regions in and around the capital continued to struggle against 'poor' to 'very poor' levels of air pollution.
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
Delhi AQI Today: The quality of air was recorded to be in 'very poor' levels on Sunday, a slight improvement from the "severe" levels recorded the previous day. Here's a summary of Air Quality Index (AQI) readings from various stations in and around the national capital on Sunday evening.
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
Delhi AQI: Delhi's air quality slipped back to the 'severe' category on Saturday morning with an AQI of 420 while the minimum temperature was recorded at 11.4 degrees Celsius.
Wed, Nov 20, 2024
While this aspect is widely understood and appreciated, the ability to take targeted action has been limited due to imperfect data around air quality at the hyperlocal level, Google said.
Mon, Nov 18, 2024
On Monday, Delhi’s average AQI was recorded at 481. Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘Severe+’ category, with an average AQI of 481 recorded on Monday. Alipur reported the lowest AQI at 471, still falling under the critical zone.
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
The Delhi government has banned private BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles, prohibited the entry of interstate non-electric-CNG buses, certain categories of construction activities, and staggered government office timings, as the city choked under 'severe'-category air pollution.
Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Delhi AQI Air Pollution Update: Delhi's air quality has taken a severe hit, prompting the implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III rules to combat the hazardous conditions. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has surpassed 400, indicating 'severe' air quality'. Read on to catch key AQI updates from different neighborhoods and what the latest restrictions mean for the public in the city.
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Delhi struggled under a blanket of smog covering the city with 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality recorded in several parts in and around the National Capital Region (NCR). Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the Delhi government will take all steps necessary if the situation worsens on account of adverse weather conditions. Here is a quick summary of the Air Quality Index readings from in and around the NCR.
Wed, Nov 13, 2024
'Very poor' to 'severe' AQI levels were recorded in most stations located in and around the national capital region, including the neighborhoods of Anand Vihar (443), Ashok Vihar (411), North Campus (415), IGI Airport (402) and Rohini (403) in the city, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A number of flights were diverted or delayed on Wednesday morning due to the low visibility conditions in the national capital.
Mon, Oct 28, 2024
Parts of Mumbai are experiencing a layer of smog this morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 132. This video discusses the implications of the current air quality and its impact on residents.
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Delhi Air Quality Today: On Tuesday also, the 24-hour AQI was 327 (very poor) at 4 p.m. in the national capital, up from 310 (very poor) a day earlier, as per the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) daily official bulletin.
Wed, Oct 23, 2024
Delhi Air Pollution Update: It's that time of the year when the national capital typically struggles against an alarming air quality. In view of the rising Air Quality Index (AQI), authorities have raised the car parking charges to discourage the use of vehicles on the city's roads.
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
A clear sky was witnessed during the day while the minimum temperature was recorded at 26.6 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's normal.
Wed, Sep 04, 2024
The AQI Indicator automatically monitors the air quality in the vicinity and adjusts the purifier’s fan speed to maintain optimal air quality. It operates in three modes:
Mon, Jul 08, 2024
Delhi experienced a windy and pleasant morning with a minimum temperature of 25.6°C, below the seasonal average by 2.3 notches, alongside 'satisfactory' air quality recorded with an AQI of 56.
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
The weather office predicted strong surface winds during the daytime with mainly clear skies and said the maximum temperature was likely to settle around 38 degrees Celsius.
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