Page 8 - Delhi Pollution

Delhi air remains polluted with AQI in 'very poor' category at 308

Delhi this morning was the world's second most polluted city with an AQI of 255, said IQAir

Delhi air remains polluted as AQI again slips to 'very poor' category

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 302 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air quality improves further today, AQI now in 'poor' category

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 286 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

IMD forecasts light rain or drizzle for Delhi as AQI remains 'very poor'

The IMD forecast the possibility of light rain or drizzle in the national capital with a generally cloudy sky throughout the day

Delhi air quality improves from 'severe', but AQI still 'very poor'

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 347 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air still in 'severe' category despite rains lashing parts of capital

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 433 --'severe'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi's air quality in 'severe' category, light rain likely tomorrow

The air quality of the national capital on Saturday was recorded in the 'severe' category for the fifth consecutive day, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted generally cloudy sky with light rain on Sunday. The city's 24-hour average air quality index read 431 at 4 pm. It was 415 on Friday, 423 on Thursday, 407 on Wednesday and 402 on Tuesday. 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 city has recorded 23 'severe' air quality days in this year so far. In November, it recorded 11 such days, the highest in the month since the Central Pollution Control Board started maintaining air quality data in 2015. The IMD said humidity levels oscillated between 74 per cent and 95 per cent. On Saturday, Delhi's minimum temperature settled at 7 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal, and maximum wa

Delhi air quality remains very poor; Rai says will take measures if needed

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 398 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' for the fourth day in a row

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the humidity levels oscillated between 51 per cent and 97 per cent

Delhi air quality deteriorates further, slips to 'severe' category

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 425 --'severe'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air remains polluted, in 'very poor' category with AQI at 387

Delhi this morning was the world's top most polluted city with an AQI of 540, said iQair, a website that tracks air quality worldwide

Delhi air quality further deteriorates to 'very poor', AQI at 385

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 385 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air slips to 'very poor' as ban on construction, trucks' entry lifted

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 316--'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air remains in poor category; panel likely to review construction ban

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 235 --'poor' category -- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air remains 'very poor' as physical classes in schools resume

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was 303 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Ban on construction, demolition in Delhi-NCR stays as schools reopen

Stating that keeping in view the current air quality in Delhi-NCR, there is a need to exercise control on various sectors that significantly contribute to air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi NCR, and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has continued its ban on the construction and demolition (C&D) activities.

Schools in Delhi to reopen for physical classes from Class 6 onwards

After being shut down for nearly a month because of air pollution, the physical classes in Delhi school will resume for Class 6 and above from Saturday.On Friday, the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) allowed the resumption of physical classes in schools in Delhi for classes 6 onwards from December 18.However, classes will be held in a hybrid mode with both physical and online classes."All the Government, Government aided, unaided recognized, NDMC, MCDs and Delhi Cantonment Board Schools will reopen from December 18 for classes 6 onwards," said Delhi Government.Taking into consideration the submissions made and in light of improvement of Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi from 'Severe' to 'Very Poor' category, the Commission today directed the State Governments of NCR and GNCTD to re-open schools, colleges and educational institutions in a phased manner, said the release by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ...

Delhi air remains toxic; SC asks panel to find 'a permanent solution'

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 339 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air still 'very poor'; pollution likely to improve from tomorrow

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 337 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

SC directs air quality panel to find permanent solution for Delhi pollution

The Supreme Court directed Commission for Air Quality Management to invite suggestions of the public and experts about a permanent solution to the problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR