air quality

Delhi Schools Closed: Parents welcome closure of physical classes in view of 'very poor' air quality

The Delhi government on Friday announced that primary schools in the national capital will remain shut from Saturday till further orders while outdoor activities will be curtailed for senior classes amid worsening air quality in the city.

Nov 06, 2022, 12:45 PM IST

Know today's Air Quality Index Level of Delhi-NCR Pollution

There has been a slight improvement in Delhi's air pollution as compared to yesterday. Still the Air Quality Index is in severe stage. Delhi Average AQI has reached 349, 342 in Noida, 314 in Gurugram, 314 in Faridabad and 296 in Ghaziabad respectively.

Nov 06, 2022, 09:00 AM IST

NCPCR demands Delhi govt to SHUT schools amid 'SEVERE' air quality

NCPCR chairperson has urged the Delhi government to consider shutting schools in the interest of the children till air quality in the national capital improves.

Nov 02, 2022, 18:02 PM IST

Delhi-NCR wakes up to polluted skies on Diwali Eve, air quality to remain 'poor'

Diwali 2022: On Sunday morning, smog covered several areas of Delhi-NCR hinting at a Diwali with poor air quality this year.

Oct 23, 2022, 08:05 AM IST

Delhi- NCR weather update: IMD predicts more rains in national capital; AQI satisfactory

The maximum temperature is expected to settle at around 30 degrees Celsius, four degrees below normal, the IMD said. The minimum temperature was recorded a degree above normal at 23.2 degree Celsius.

 

Oct 07, 2022, 11:52 AM IST

Delhi Air Pollution: Improvement in the AQI of the capital Delhi

The Air Quality Index has seen a significant improvement due to the weather activity in the last 3 days. Significant improvement has been seen in the level of air pollution of Delhi. At the same time, the havoc of cold will continue in the capital.

Jan 11, 2022, 12:24 PM IST

Air quality in Delhi continues to remain in 'very poor' category

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 369 in the morning.

Jan 05, 2022, 09:30 AM IST

Pollution level is still 'very poor' in Delhi-NCR, AQI crosses 300 in Noida

Due to the changed weather and light rain, there has been a slight reduction in the air pollution of Delhi-NCR. Despite this, the air quality level of Delhi remained very poor on Tuesday.

Dec 29, 2021, 11:52 AM IST

Air quality in Delhi, Gurugram remains 'very poor', ‘critical’ in Noida

The air quality in Noida also slipped to the `critical` category, while the air quality in Gurugram was in the `very poor` category this morning. The AQI in Noida and Gurugram stands at 507 and 319 respectively, as per SAFAR.

Dec 22, 2021, 08:52 AM IST

CDS Gen Rawat’s funeral to Delhi’s air quality update- Here’s top news headlines

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Dec 10, 2021, 08:43 AM IST

Weather update: Air quality improves in Delhi and Noida, AQI still in 'poor' category

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'.

Dec 07, 2021, 22:04 PM IST

No respite for residents as air quality remains 'poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, 'very poor' in Delhi

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), Delhi recorded an overall AQI of 314 at 7:30 AM.

Dec 07, 2021, 07:54 AM IST

Delhi-NCR keeps combating 'very poor' air quality, AQI still around 370

The National Capital Region sees no respite from the severe air pollution as the air quality remains in critical condition.

Nov 29, 2021, 10:45 AM IST

No respite to residents as air quality 'very poor' in Delhi and Gurugram, 'severe' in Noida

Gurugram and Noida recorded AQI of 349 and 497 in the `very poor` and `severe` categories respectively. 

Nov 28, 2021, 08:13 AM IST

Noida's air quality deteriorates to 'severe' category, AQI stands at 414

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Noida stands at 414, in 'severe' category as per SAFAR-India.

Nov 22, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

BJP let loose reign of terror in Tripura, says TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

 "I will quit politics if I fail to defeat (Tripura CM) Biplab Kumar Deb & his tactics of intimidation in Supreme Court," said TMC Gen Secy Abhishek Banerjee 

Nov 22, 2021, 08:30 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh govt taking steps to check air pollution, but not in favour of lockdown

"The CM has asked for a planned action at a local level to deal with pollution levels, especially in areas like Noida and Ghaziabad which are adjoining Delhi where pollution levels are in a severe category. In light of that, he said that people should be encouraged to use public transport," the government spokesperson said.

Nov 18, 2021, 07:50 AM IST

Mumbai is more polluted than Delhi

Mumbai's air has become more toxic than Delhi's. The Air Quality Index in South Mumbai has reached 345 points. Whereas the air quality coordinate in Delhi on Monday was 331. The air was found to be the most polluted in Colaba, Mumbai.

Nov 17, 2021, 12:56 PM IST

Air pollution major determinant for negative health outcomes in India, check facts here

A report has stated that there is an urgent need to establish regulatory frameworks pertaining to controlling air pollution in India.

Nov 16, 2021, 12:19 PM IST

Stop 'hue and cry' over stubble burning without basis: Supreme Court tells Centre over air pollution

The bench, also comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant, said that construction, industry, transport, power and vehicular traffic are the major culprits in causing pollution and asked the Centre to take steps regarding these factors.

Nov 15, 2021, 19:28 PM IST