Tue, Dec 17, 2024
Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has returned to the 'severe' category, leading to schools shifting to hybrid mode. In this video, we discuss the current AQI levels, the impact on schools, and how authorities are responding to the air pollution crisis.
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At 6 a.m. on Tuesday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded alarming levels across key monitoring stations: 465 in Anand Vihar, 456 in Ashok Vihar, 447 at DTU, 443 at ITO, 412 near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, and 427 at RK Puram. The capital's overall AQI stood at 401 on Monday night, a sharp spike from 294 on Sunday and 193 on Saturday, indicating a severe deterioration over just two days.
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Delhi Weather Update: The minimum temperature settled a notch below normal at 8 degrees Celsius in Delhi on Saturday, the Met office said. On Thursday, the city had recorded the lowest temperature of this winter season as the minimum temperature dipped to 4.5 degrees Celsius.
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
The AQI was 'very poor' in 27 of the 37 monitoring stations. The AQI was at 351 in Jahangirpuri, 347 in Nehru Nagar, 339 in Sri Aurobindo Marg, 335 in RK Puram and 334 in Bawana. The minimum temperature settled at 12.6 degrees, a notch below the season's average, according to the IMD.
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
Delhi Air Pollution: All construction and demolition work, except for essential projects, is banned in Delhi-NCR under the third stage of the GRAP.
All construction and demolition work, except for essential projects, is banned in Delhi-NCR under stage 3 of GRAP.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will chair a high-level meeting on Monday to discuss the new directions by the air quality panel and a decision on reopening primary schools and revocation of the order asking 50 per cent of government staff to work from home is also likely to be taken, according to Delhi government officials.
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
School closed news, Delhi, NCR: Owing to rising air pollution in Delhi NCR, schools in Noida and Greater Noida have already been asked to hold online classes.
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Delhi Air Pollution: Smoke and low visibility spread across Delhi-NCR on Thursday and citizens found it difficult to breathe.
Air pollution in Delhi: SAFAR, a forecasting agency under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, had earlier said stubble burning accounted for 32 per cent of the PM2.5 pollution in the capital on Wednesday.
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
Delhi Air Quality: Based on forecasts, this year restrictions on polluting activities are being put in place three days in advance.
Sat, Oct 29, 2022
Delhi AQI: The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 396 at 10 am, worsening from 357 at 4 pm on Friday. It was 354 on Thursday, 271 on Wednesday, 302 on Tuesday and 312 on Monday (Diwali).
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
Delhi AQI, Pollution Levels: The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 271 at 4 pm, improving from 303 at 4 pm on Tuesday. It was 312 at 4 pm on Monday, the day of Diwali.
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
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".
Mon, Oct 24, 2022
Diwali 2022: Delhi's AQI stood at 298 at 6 am on Monday. Nineteen of the 35 monitoring stations in the city recorded air quality in the "very poor" category, while one (Anand Vihar) reported "severe" pollution levels.
Sun, Oct 23, 2022
In case firecrackers are burst like last year, the air quality may plunge to "severe" levels on the night of Diwali itself and continue to remain in the "red" zone for another day. Diwali will be celebrated across the country on Monday.
Sat, Oct 22, 2022
Delhi AQI: The weather office is expecting a clear sky during the day. IMD said that the mercury is likely to touch a high of 32 degrees celsius during the day. The relative humidity was recorded at 83 per cent at 8.30 am.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Delhi Air Quality Index: With "very poor" AIQ predicted in Delhi-NCR, the CAQM directed authorities to enact stage two of GRAP, which includes banning the use of coal and firewood in hotels, restaurants and open eateries.
Mon, Dec 27, 2021
The national capital is likely to receive light rain or drizzle on Monday, while the air quality has deteriorated to the `severe` category, according to weather officials.
Wed, Dec 22, 2021
There is a possibility of rain on December 27 and 28 in Delhi, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
Tue, Dec 21, 2021
After recording the coldest day of this year with the minimum temperature plunging to 3.2 degrees Celsius amid an ongoing "severe" cold wave, Delhi's maximum and minimum temperature will settle at 21 and 4 degrees, respectively, on Tuesday.
Fri, Dec 17, 2021
It was a cold morning in the national capital on Friday as the minimum temperature settled at 7.7 degrees Celsius while the air quality remained in the "very poor" category.
Mon, Dec 13, 2021
Delhiites woke up to a cold Monday morning with the minimum temperature settling at 6.6 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average.
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