Page 4 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Artificial intelligence, drones to fight pollution; CAQM okays 7 projects
CAQM has decided to tap the technical/academic expertise of the reputed scientific institutions
 "Artificial intelligence, drones to fight pollution; CAQM okays 7 projects")
Rising air pollution can affect unborn babies, say health experts
Recommending pregnant women wear N-95 masks if they go outside, Balasubramanian said, Pregnant women are at a higher risk in such an environment
 "Rising air pollution can affect unborn babies, say health experts")
Air pollution behind additional 1.5 mn premature deaths annually: Study
These microscopic toxins cause a range of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and cancers
 "Air pollution behind additional 1.5 mn premature deaths annually: Study")
Delhi's air quality further improves, but still in 'very poor' category
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 303 on Thursday morning, while the PM 10 level was 195 or "moderate"
 "Delhi's air quality further improves, but still in 'very poor' category")
Delhi pollution: AQI slides, still at 'lower end of very poor' category
A layer of smog stuck around Delhi's sky as the air quality in the national capital continue to remain in the 'very poor' category on Thursday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 303
 "Delhi pollution: AQI slides, still at 'lower end of very poor' category")
Delhi's air quality improves on back of winds, rains in Rajasthan, Haryana
A smoky haze had lowered the visibility levels to 800 metres at these places on Tuesday
 "Delhi's air quality improves on back of winds, rains in Rajasthan, Haryana")
80% of Delhi-NCR families suffering due to poisonous air, says report
The air quality in the national capital is constantly hovering between the 'very poor' to 'severe' categories, which is expected to worsen in the next four days
 "80% of Delhi-NCR families suffering due to poisonous air, says report")
Light rain likely in Delhi, air quality still in 'very poor' category
The air quality index of Delhi was recorded in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday morning, even as the weatherman has forecast light rain or drizzle later in the day
 "Light rain likely in Delhi, air quality still in 'very poor' category")
Layer of smog lingers in Delhi sky, AQI continues to remain very poor
The air quality in the national capital continues to remain in the 'very poor' category with an overall AQI of 321, according to SAFAR
 "Layer of smog lingers in Delhi sky, AQI continues to remain very poor")
Delhi records air quality in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day
The CAQM order recommending the restrictions was issued on Thursday
Deploy anti-smog guns at C&D sites: CAQM tells Delhi-NCR pollution boards
The panel noted that these sites are a major and consistent source of air pollution in Delhi-NCR
 "Deploy anti-smog guns at C&D sites: CAQM tells Delhi-NCR pollution boards")
Delhi govt to reopen classes from Nov 9, revokes work-from-home order
The CAQM order recommending the restrictions was issued on Thursday
 "Delhi govt to reopen classes from Nov 9, revokes work-from-home order")
As AQI improves slightly, Delhi govt to decide on lifting ban under GRAP
With the Air Quality Index in the national capital improving slightly to "very poor" category on Monday, the Delhi government is likely to review the ban imposed under the GRAP restriction
 "As AQI improves slightly, Delhi govt to decide on lifting ban under GRAP")
Delhi air quality recorded at 326, to deteriorate further: Forecast
Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital Delhi on Monday morning came down and stopped at a 'very poor' category, after continuing to slide from the 'severe' category
Severe policy lapse
Pollution control needs a holistic approach
 "Severe policy lapse")
Air quality improves slightly in Delhi, GRAP Stage IV can be reviewed
After three consecutive days of air quality remaining into severe category, the quality Index improved slightly in the national capital city on Sunday morning
 "Air quality improves slightly in Delhi, GRAP Stage IV can be reviewed")
4 out of every 5 Delhi-NCR families face pollution-related ailments: Survey
Four out of every five families in Delhi-NCR have claimed to have experienced pollution-related ailments in the last few weeks, according to a survey.
Delhi under thick smog blanket, air quality remains severe for third day
In a slight improvement, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 431 on Saturday morning, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
Diwali beginning of air pollution season, worst may be ahead: CPCB data
PM2.5 levels in October 2022 have surpassed those in October 2021, despite delayed withdrawal of monsoon and a comparatively cleaner Diwali over the last five years
Delhi air pollution worst in the world on Friday, shows Swiss firm data
Delhi government has ordered WFH for 50 per cent of govt staffers, primary schools have been ordered shut
