Page 11 - Delhi Pollution

Fireworks led to major changes in pollution levels on Diwali: DPCC

Fireworks led to major changes in PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations in Delhi, DPCC said

Delhi's air quality falls to 'very poor' after nation celebrates Diwali

Delhi's air quality was in the 'very poor' category on Friday morning with AQI at 386

Delhi has 'very poor' air quality on Diwali, pollution likely to turn worse

At 8 am, the capital's air quality index (AQI) stood at 341, up from 314 at 4 pm on Wednesday. The 24-hour average AQI was 303 on Tuesday and 281 on Monday.

Stubble burning share in Delhi's air pollution may go up to 38%: SAFAR

The share of stubble burning in Delhi's PM2.5 pollution is predicted to increase to 38 per cent by November 6 two days after Diwali

Delhi govt ramps up car pollution check, warns of Rs 10K fine on offenders

The state government has been adopting a mix of coercion and coaxing to bring down the number of polluting vehicles in the National Capital Territory

Stubble burning down 83% this year so far but the days ahead look hazy

How far this trend will be maintained needs to be observed since excessive rains in September have dela­yed harvesting of the paddy crop

Complete ban on bursting, sale of firecrackers up to Jan 1 in Delhi

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Tuesday ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022

Shift public transport vehicles in NCR to CNG: Delhi to neighbouring states

Delhi has suggested its surrounding states to shift their public transport vehicles in the National Capital Region to CNG and adopt a policy to promote electric vehicles

DPCC becomes 1st govt body in Delhi to totally switch to electric vehicles

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has become the first government body in the national capital to completely switch to electric vehicles, officials said on Wednesday.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' category, AQI stands at 245

The overall air quality of the national capital deteriorated to the 'poor' category with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded at 245 on Monday morning

Delhi's air quality to deteriorate further, temperature to rise: IMD

The deterioration in the air quality is expected due to low pace of surface wind blowing in the capital, officials said

Minimum temperature rises to 9 degrees Celsius in Delhi due to cloud cover

The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 17 degrees Celsius

Rain, strong winds improve Delhi's air quality to 'moderate' category

Delhi's air quality improved significantly to the "moderate" category on Monday morning owing to rain and strong winds

Delhi's air quality 'poor', likely to improve with light rain, winds

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the poor category and is likely to improve significantly over the next two days due to a predicted increase in the wind speed and light rain

Delhi sees 'moderate' fog, minimum temp dips below 10 degrees Celcius: IMD

Delhi's minimum temperature dropped to 9.5 degrees Celsius and a blanket of fog covered the national capital, affecting visibility

Delhi Air quality index: Pollution level dips to 'very poor' category

Air pollution levels in Delhi dipped on Thursday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being reported in the 'very poor' category.

Delhi AQI: Air quality in national capital deteriorates to severe category

Delhi's overall air quality deteriorated to the severe category from "very poor" on Wednesday morning

Delhi's air quality slips to 'very poor'; dip in stubble burning

After nearly 10 days, Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Monday to the "very poor" category and is likely to worsen in the next two days due to slow winds and low ventilation

23 anti-smog guns installed across Delhi to combat pollution, more to come

To improve the national capital's air quality, the Delhi government said it has installed 23 anti-smog guns at key intersections and construction sites across the city

Delhi Pollution: Over 7 mn litres water sprinkled at 13 hotspots in 36 days

The drive began on October 17 following orders from the Delhi government