Page 10 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Layer of smog engulfs Delhi as air quality falls to 'very poor' category
The overall air quality index (AQI) dipped to 330, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)
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Air pollution: Only CNG, e-vehicles allowed to enter Delhi from Nov 27
All the petrol and diesel transports will remain banned till December 3
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Pakistani cultural capital Lahore is now world's most polluted city
A thick cloud of smog that enveloped Pakistan's cultural capital on Wednesday has earned it the ignominious title of the world's most polluted city, according to a Swiss air quality monitoring company
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SC asks Centre, states to continue with measures to curb Delhi pollution
The Supreme Court said preventive actions are needed in anticipation to curb pollution even as it wondered what signals are being sent to the world
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Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor' category, AQI drops to 280
The air quality significantly improved from the "very poor" to the "poor" category on Wednesday for the first time in the last 10 days, as per SAFAR
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Favourable winds give Delhi its best air quality in 22 days with AQI at 290
Delhi's air quality improved from "very poor" to "poor" and the air quality index read 290 on Tuesday with favourable wind speed, up to 25 kmph, aiding dispersion of pollutants over the last two days
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Fields of fire: Haryana sees big jump in stubble burning cases
Focus on farmers' protests, upcoming polls have diluted state's drive against the practice
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Delhi govt lifts ban on construction; to decide on schools reopening
The Delhi government has lifted the ban on construction and demolition activities in view of an improvement in the air quality and inconvenience caused to workers, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said
Gusty winds bring visible improvement in air quality; Rai to review curbs
Strong surface winds swept through Delhi on Sunday, bringing about a visible improvement in the air quality
Air pollution: Delhi schools to remain shut till further orders
Schools in Delhi will remain closed for physical classes till further orders while online classes and board exams will continue, the Directorate of Education announced
LIVE: 25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh
In Kadiri town in Anantapuramu district, a building under construction collapsed due to incessant rain and fell on an adjoining one, killing at least five persons, including two children
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Delhi-NCR air quality to improve in next 2 days due to strong winds
Delhi-NCR's air quality is likely to improve on Saturday and Sunday and will settle down at the lower end of the 'very poor' and 'poor' categories, authorities said
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Delhi's air quality very poor; strong winds to bring relief Sunday onwards
Delhi recorded its air quality in the 'very poor' category on Friday and strong surface winds are likely to bring some relief from high pollution levels Sunday onwards
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Delhi govt allows electric light commercial vehicles during no-entry hours
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot announced that electric light commercial vehicles will be allowed entry on about 250 roads during no-entry hours
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Air pollution linked to increased risk of getting sick from Covid-19: Study
Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of developing COVID-19 among people who get infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a study conducted in Spain.
Air pollution: Delhi-NCR schools, educational institutions to remain closed
"All private and public Schools, Colleges, and Educational Institutions in NCR shall remain closed until further orders allowing only online mode of education," read the CAQM order
What is Air Quality Index? What does it tell about the condition of air?
The sky turned grey and the air started smelling of soot in Delhi last week. We were told that the AQI levels had gone past the dangerous level. What does Air Quality Index indicate? Let us find out
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Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category for fifth consecutive day
However, the overall Air Quality Index reduced from 379 on Wednesday to 362 today
Covid lockdown in India didn't cut air pollution as much as thought: Study
Air quality in India did not improve as much during the first Covid-19 lockdown as originally thought, according to a study which found that ozone levels increased even as other pollutants decreased
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BJP slams Kejriwal for advertising more, doing 'little' to tackle pollution
The BJP slammed Arvind Kejriwal for his handling of severe pollution in the national capital alleging the govt spent 4,000 times more on advertising than it did on purchase of the chemical
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