Page 12 - Air Quality

Air quality turns 'severe' in Delhi-NCR; public health emergency declared

The EPCA asked implementing agencies to take immediate stringent action to stop stubble-burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana

'Hazardous' pollution levels choke Delhi, schools closed till Nov 5

Earlier in the day, the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority declared a public health emergency stating that the air quality in Delhi NCR is now at Severe+ level

Delhi sees haze-filled Friday morning, air quality in 'severe' zone at 425

At 6:30 am, Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) was 425, according to SAFAR India. Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad too recorded 'severe' overall air quality

Life expectancy in Gangetic Plain down 7 years over poor air quality: Study

From 1998-2016, the Indo-Gangetic Plain region experienced particulate pollution that was about twice as high as the rest of the country

With toxic haze lingering, Delhi air quality still in 'severe' category

Anand Vihar continued to be the most-polluted area with an AQI of 466, followed by Wazirpur with an AQI of 453.

Unsatisfactory progress

Air quality in the capital remains unhealthy

Bad air quality may force Indian cricketers to hit the gym before Delhi T20

Team India is set to arrive on October 31 and have two training sessions planned. Both the sessions on November 1 and 2 are from 2 pm to 5 pm But it could turn into optional sessions

Greens urge BCCI to shift IND vs BAN T20 as Delhi air quality deteriorates

The rapid spike in the pollution level after Diwali has become a cause for concern ahead of the international match at Feroz Shah Kotla Ground on November 3.

Nasa images show increased stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana: Delhi govt

Wind direction shows stubble plume could increase from Punjab and Haryana, and Delhi facing adverse air quality despite the cleanest Diwali night in the last many years, says Delhi govt

Delhi air quality plunged to 'severe' in many parts this afternoon: SAFAR

At 12.30 pm, the city's overall air quality index was 390 -- marginally better than Monday's high of 397 at 8 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

Delhi air quality 'very poor' after Diwali, but not as bad as last year

The city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 368, a huge improvement over last year when it touched as high as 642, according to data from CPCB and DPCC

Delhi air quality after Diwali: Very poor but better than last three yrs

Delhi sprung a surprise with air quality sensors recording only a marginal increase in pollution levels even though people continued bursting crackers until late on Sunday night

Not the first time: Days before Diwali, Delhi air quality worst this season

The city's overall air quality index (AQI) fluctuated between 315 and 284 on Friday, while it was 311 on Thursday evening

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' from 'very poor' with AQI at 128

SAFAR predicts marginal improvement in air quality during the evening on Saturday

Delhi's air quality improves a bit, but still at 'very poor' levels

SAFAR has predicted a marginal improvement in air quality for the rest of the day

No respite for Delhiites as air quality stays at 'very poor' levels

SAFAR warned that further deterioration in Delhi's air quality may start from the fourth week of October

Delhi air quality remains poor for 3rd day, stubble burning may worsen it

Delhi's AQI is predicted to deteriorate to 256 on Sunday

Number of days with good air quality on rise in Delhi, says govt

Rise in PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels leads to respiratory diseases

Kaiterra Laser Egg 2+: Apple HomeKit, IFTTT compatible air quality monitor

Priced at Rs 12,995, this air quality monitor measures both the total volatile organic compound (TVOC) and particulate matter in the air

Air quality in Lucknow worse than Delhi; artificial lungs go black in a day

Besides UP, the overall air quality index again deteriorated to 'very poor' category yesterday in the national capital after the level of harmful pollutants shot up