Page 6 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi's air quality on brink of turning 'severe', stubble burning share 22%
A layer of eye-stinging smog lingered over Delhi on Monday as its air quality neared the 'severe' zone with stubble burning accounting for 22 per cent of the city's PM2.5 pollution.
 "Delhi's air quality on brink of turning 'severe', stubble burning share 22%")
Stubble burning share in Delhi's pollution rises to 26% as farm fires rise
The share of stubble burning in Delhi PM2.5 pollution rose to 26 per cent on Sunday, the highest this year so far, amid an increase in farm fires
 "Stubble burning share in Delhi's pollution rises to 26% as farm fires rise")
Delhi air 'very poor'; farm fire smoke, slow wind may push it to 'severe'
Delhi recorded its air quality in 'very poor' category on Sunday morning and forecasters said slow wind speed and an increase in stubble burning, especially in Punjab, may push it to the 'severe' zone
 "Delhi air 'very poor'; farm fire smoke, slow wind may push it to 'severe'")
Delhi air pollution: What all will be affected as GRAP stage III kicks in
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday decided to implement measures under stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in view of the worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR
 "Delhi air pollution: What all will be affected as GRAP stage III kicks in")
Delhi's air quality touches 'severe' category; GRAP Stage III kicks in
23 of the 36 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi recorded air quality in the severe category on Saturday morning
 "Delhi's air quality touches 'severe' category; GRAP Stage III kicks in")
Air quality panel orders closure of 24 industrial units in three weeks
The closure notices come after the commission conducted a total of 472 incognito inspections carried out by the Commission in industrial areas and construction projects across NCR
 "Air quality panel orders closure of 24 industrial units in three weeks")
Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor'; world's second most polluted city today
The AQI of Delhi was 329 at 8 AM, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality forecast agency SAFAR
 "Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor'; world's second most polluted city today")
Punjab reports 9% rise in stubble burning incidents from last year: CAQM
Punjab reported 1,111 stubble burning incidents on Thursday
 "Punjab reports 9% rise in stubble burning incidents from last year: CAQM")
Delhi's air quality 'very poor' for fourth straight day; AQI over 400
The AQI in Wazirpur, Bawana, Jahangirpuri and Mundka was in the 'very poor' category
Delhi's air quality continue to remain in 'very poor' category: AQI at 316
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the "very poor" category on Thursday as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital stood at 316.
Post-Diwali air quality better than 2021 in several cities, shows CPCB data
Delhi air quality 'very poor' the day after; improvement over previous years
PM 2.5 level lower in Delhi after Diwali but above safe limits: CPCB data
Every year air pollution levels spike in the Indo-Gangetic Plain a day after Diwali with grey skies and hard-to-breathe air
 "PM 2.5 level lower in Delhi after Diwali but above safe limits: CPCB data")
Air quality improves in Punjab after Diwali, average AQI reduction of 16.4%
Punjab has observed the Average Air Quality Index (AQI) reduction of 16.4 per cent from last year and 31.7 per cent from 2020, state Environment Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said on Tuesday
 "Air quality improves in Punjab after Diwali, average AQI reduction of 16.4%")
Pune's air quality turns to 'poor'; MPCB monitors noise levels: Report
Pune warrior moms, a group of mothers from across the country with various city level branches who are fighting for the right of children to breathe clean air, also urged the state govt to act
 "Pune's air quality turns to 'poor'; MPCB monitors noise levels: Report")
Delhi's AQI turns 'very poor'; max temp settle at 31.2 degrees Celsius
Delhi's air quality turned 'very poor' on Monday with its maximum temperature settling at 31.2 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average
Delhi not among 10 most polluted cities in Asia: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said among 10 most polluted cities in Asia, eight are from India and Delhi is not on the list
 "Delhi not among 10 most polluted cities in Asia: CM Arvind Kejriwal")
Delhi set for smoggy Diwali as firework sales thrive after two yrs of Covid
Ban, strict fines fail to deter buyers, Air Quality Index at 247, hits 'poor' category on Sunday, a day ahead of Diwali
 "Delhi set for smoggy Diwali as firework sales thrive after two yrs of Covid")
With AQI of 265, Delhi's air on day before Diwali least polluted in 7 years
Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 265 on Sunday, which was lowest for the day before Diwali in seven years, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed
 "With AQI of 265, Delhi's air on day before Diwali least polluted in 7 years")
Delhi records 'poor' air quality for 8th consecutive day; may turn 'severe'
Delhi's air quality was recorded in the "poor" category for the eighth consecutive day and could turn "severe" on Diwali due to emissions from firecrackers and the share of smoke from stubble burning
Ahead of Diwali, Delhi's Air Quality Index dips to 'poor' category
Just a week ahead of Diwali, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital has dipped to the 'poor' category, and in some areas it was recorded as 'severe'.
