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Delhi struggles against 'severe' air pollution: AQI readings, other important things to know

Delhi struggles against 'severe' air pollution: AQI readings, other important things to know

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.

Delhi NCR struggles against air pollution; 'very poor' to 'severe' AQI levels recorded in several regions

Delhi NCR struggles against air pollution; 'very poor' to 'severe' AQI levels recorded in several regions

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.

Delhi NCR breathless as smog covers city; 'very poor' to 'severe' AQI levels recorded in several regions

Delhi NCR breathless as smog covers city; 'very poor' to 'severe' AQI levels recorded in several regions

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.

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Weather Update: Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', layer of smog over city

Weather Update: Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', layer of smog over city

Sat, Nov 09, 2024

Weather Update: A layer of smog covered the national capital Monday morning and the air quality was recorded in the "very poor" category with an average AQI of 358 at 9 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Delhi-NCR AQI nears 'severe' levels in several areas; average remains 362

Delhi-NCR AQI nears 'severe' levels in several areas; average remains 362

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility reductions at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where visibility dropped to 1,800 metres from 2,100 metres the previous night.

As Delhi NCR air quality worsens, 27-point GRAP Stage 1 restrictions in force

As Delhi NCR air quality worsens, 27-point GRAP Stage 1 restrictions in force

Mon, Oct 14, 2024

The national capital stared at the incoming first stage of restrictions as air quality in the region was recorded to have worsened to 'poor' levels. Delhi’s daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) reading averaged at 234 on Monday, triggering the implementation of a 27-point action plan as per Stage-I of GRAP, with effect from 8:00 am on October 15.

Delhi records minimum temperature of 24.8 degrees Celsius; 166 AQI recorded in 24 hours

Delhi records minimum temperature of 24.8 degrees Celsius; 166 AQI recorded in 24 hours

Fri, Oct 04, 2024

Delhi Weather Update: The national capital on Friday recorded a minimum temperature of 24.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal, with the department forecasting a clear sky for the day.

Delhi Air Quality Index: City's AQI reaches poor category; GRAP sub-committee urges for swift dust control measures

Delhi Air Quality Index: City's AQI reaches poor category; GRAP sub-committee urges for swift dust control measures

Wed, May 15, 2024

NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM) accordingly met today to take stock of the current air quality scenario of Delhi-NCR and also assess technical as well as expert inputs related to forecasts for overall air quality of Delhi-NCR put forward by IITM/IMD," the Ministry of Environment said in a press release.

Flights, trains delayed in Delhi due to low visibility amid fog

Flights, trains delayed in Delhi due to low visibility amid fog

Mon, Jan 22, 2024

Dense to very dense fog conditions are likely to prevail in the morning over parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh till January 26 morning, according to the weather forecast.

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Ban on non-essential construction, plying of BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel cars lifted in capital

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Ban on non-essential construction, plying of BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel cars lifted in capital

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) tweeted, "CAQM revokes Stage-III of GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect", after reporting a considerable improvement, with an AQI of 316 at 2 p.m., significantly below the threshold for triggering Stage-III actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (G.R.A.P.), an air pollution mitigation strategy.

Delhi-NCR air pollution: GRAP Stage-III restrictions imposed, Govt bans non-essential construction work, plying of polluting 4-wheelers

Delhi-NCR air pollution: GRAP Stage-III restrictions imposed, Govt bans non-essential construction work, plying of polluting 4-wheelers

Sun, Jan 14, 2024

The central government has imposed a blanket ban on non-essential construction activity and the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the Delhi and national capital region (NCR) on Sunday, due to worsening air quality.

Delhi witnesses marginal improvement in air quality following light rainfall

Delhi witnesses marginal improvement in air quality following light rainfall

Tue, Nov 28, 2023

According to the official data recorded at 7:00 am on Tuesday, an AQI of 374 (very poor) was recorded at Anand Vihar.

Delhi pollution: Air quality deteriorates in city

Delhi pollution: Air quality deteriorates in city

Tue, Nov 21, 2023

The Centre on Saturday removed stringent curbs, including a ban on construction work related to linear projects and the entry of polluting trucks into Delhi in view of a drop in pollution levels due to favourable wind speed and direction.

Delhi resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam

Delhi resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam

Mon, Nov 20, 2023

Delhi's air pollution gets worse in winter, when wind speeds drop and cooling air traps pollutants spewed by vehicles, industry and farmers burning agricultural waste in surrounding states to prepare for new planting.

Delhi's air quality remains in 'severe' category

Delhi's air quality remains in 'severe' category

Fri, Nov 17, 2023

As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data recorded at 8 am, the air quality in RK Puram was recorded at 461, it was at 454 at New Moti Bagh, 465 at the IGI Airport area and 475 at Nehru Nagar, all in the severe category.

Smoky skies in Indian capital on Diwali as revellers defy firecracker ban

Smoky skies in Indian capital on Diwali as revellers defy firecracker ban

Mon, Nov 13, 2023

Every year government authorities or India's Supreme Court impose bans on firecrackers - but only rarely do those bans appear to be enforced.

India 360: Supreme Court becomes strict on pollution, bans firecrackers

India 360: Supreme Court becomes strict on pollution, bans firecrackers

Tue, Nov 07, 2023

Air Pollution: In the last few days, pollution has been increasing rapidly in Delhi, in view of this, SC has banned firecrackers in all the states.

Delhi Air Pollution: Entry of polluting trucks and commercial vehicles banned in capital

Delhi Air Pollution: Entry of polluting trucks and commercial vehicles banned in capital

Sun, Nov 05, 2023

Delhi Air Pollution: Under the final stage (Stage IV) of the Graded Response Action Plan, only CNG, electric, and BS VI-compliant vehicles from other states are allowed to enter Delhi, with exemptions granted to those involved in essential services.

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda: What is the connection of air pollution with diabetes?

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda: What is the connection of air pollution with diabetes?

Fri, Nov 03, 2023

Air Pollution: Diabetes patients are increasing due to the poisonous air of Delhi. This study is going to give tension, what is the reason for the increasing number of diabetes patients in the country? Watch this special report of Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda

Delhi schools shut: Primary schools in capital closed for 2 days due to severe pollution levels — AQI levels breached 400-mark in these areas

Delhi schools shut: Primary schools in capital closed for 2 days due to severe pollution levels — AQI levels breached 400-mark in these areas

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Delhi Pollution News: Pollution levels in the national capital entered the "severe" zone for the first time this season on Thursday, with scientists warning of a further spike over the next two weeks.

Delhi to launch campaign to curb industrial pollution

Delhi to launch campaign to curb industrial pollution

Wed, Oct 18, 2023

Delhi Industrial Pollution: The Delhi government will run a month-long campaign to curb industrial pollution starting October 20, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

Delhi-NCR air pollution: SC seeks report from CAQM on preparedness during winters

Delhi-NCR air pollution: SC seeks report from CAQM on preparedness during winters

Tue, Oct 10, 2023

Delhi-NCR air pollution: A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia passed the direction as it took note of the submission regarding the problem of air pollution with winter approaching.

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda: How life expectancy can decrease due to air pollution?

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda: How life expectancy can decrease due to air pollution?

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Air Pollution: Why there is a need to work on a war footing to control air pollution? Know your news in this report of Aapka Fayda.

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