Page 8 - Air Quality

Air quality improved during Covid lockdown in India, study shows

The researchers revealed a significant reduction in Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

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UK university strikes air quality research pact with Indian institute

A British university has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) based in Pune to identify joint research interests in the fields of air quality management, alternative fuels, power train and electric vehicle technology. The partnership will see British and Indian air pollution experts working together to create a blueprint to tackle the challenge of particulate emissions in India, looking to develop and deliver solutions identified in the plan. "ARAI is happy to be associated with University of Birmingham for promoting joint research in upcoming areas such as alternative fuels, e-mobility and air quality," said Dr Reji Mathai, ARAI Director. The agreement was signed recently between N B Dhande, Senior Deputy Director for Business Development & Corporate Planning at ARAI, and Professor Tim Jones, Provost at the University of Birmingham. "Signing this MoU further strengthens our commitment to India and, through this partnership,

Air quality 'poor' in Ghaziabad, Noida; moderate in Faridabad, Gurgaon

The air quality was recorded in the "poor" category in Ghaziabad and Greater Noida and in the "moderate" zone in Noida

Air quality 'poor' across Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad

The average air quality was recorded in the "poor" category across Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon, according to data issued by a government agency on Sunday. Pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 were also present in the air of the five immediate neighbours of Delhi, according to the air quality index (AQI) maintained by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to the index, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. The average 24-hour AQI at 4pmon Sunday was 260 in Ghaziabad, 300 in Greater Noida, 251 in Noida, 264 in Faridabad and 297 in Gurgaon, according to CPCB's Sameer app. The CPCB states that an AQI in thevery poor category may cause respiratory illness to people on prolonged exposure, while "poor" may cause breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure. On Saturday it was 336 in Ghaziabad, 324 in Greater No

Air quality very poor in Delhi, minimum temperature settles above normal

The minimum temperature in the national capital settled one notch above the normal at 11.6 degrees Celsius

Air quality 'severe' in Ghaziabad, Noida; 'very poor' in Faridabad

The average air quality was recorded "severe" in Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, while it was "very poor" in Fridabad and "poor" in Gurgaon, according to data issued by a government agency on Sunday.

Air slips to 'severe' levels in Ghaziabad, 'very poor' in Noida

The average air quality slipped to reach severe levels in Ghaziabad while it was recorded as very poor in Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad

Air quality 'very poor' in Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad

The air quality was recorded in the "very poor" category in Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad, according to data issued by a government agency on Sunday.

Air quality plunges to 'severe' category in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad

Presence of pollutant PM 2.5 and PM 10 remained high in the five immediate neighbours of Delhi, according to the air quality index (AQI) maintained by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Air quality 'very poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, 'poor' in Faridabad, Gurgaon

The average 24-hour AQI at 4 pm on Saturday was 367 in Ghaziabad, 355 in Greater Noida, 344 in Noida, 300 in Faridabad and 269 in Gurgaon, according to CPCB''s Sameer app

Air quality improves to 'very poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon

The average air quality improved from severe level and was recorded in very poor category

Air quality 'severe' in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad for third day in a row

Tt was 'very poor' in Gurgaon, according to a 24-hour data issued by a government agency

National capital's air quality remains severe for third consecutive day

Calm winds and low ventilation halted the dispersion of accumulated pollutants

Air Quality Commission directs enforcement of dust control measure in Delhi

The Commission of Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR reviewed the deteriorating air quality situation and has directed strict enforcement of dust control measures to curb air pollution in the region

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Apprise about steps taken so far by air quality commission: SC to Centre

On October 29, the top court was informed by the Centre that it has come out with an ordinance on curbing pollution and it has been promulgated already

Stubble burning rose by over 20% this year: Air quality commission official

Stubble burning incidents saw a steep rise of more than 20 per cent this year in comparison to the last two years, a factor which plays a significant role in spiking pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR