air quality

As wind speed drops, Delhi's air quality worsens

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall air quality index (AQI) in the city was 379, which falls in the 'very poor' category.

Jan 16, 2019, 18:58 PM IST

5W1H: Fog disrupts air, rail traffic in Delhi-NCR; air quality ‘severe’

This segment of Zee News brings to you latest information on Delhi-NCR where fog has disrupted air, rail traffic and air quality has reached severe category. Watch full video to know more.

Dec 26, 2018, 16:58 PM IST

Delhi's air quality shows 'unusual improvement', settles in 'poor' category: Authorities

Delhi's air quality showed an "unusual" improvement on Sunday due to increased wind speed, favourable for dispersion of pollutants, and settled in the "poor" category, authorities said.

Nov 25, 2018, 23:31 PM IST

Air quality improves slightly, task force recommends stricter action to curb pollution

With an increased wind speed, the Delhi's air quality showed slight improvement Thursday and settled in the 'poor' category even as a task force recommended banning industrial and construction activities in major pollution "hotspots" if air quality turns severe.

Nov 22, 2018, 21:44 PM IST

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; CPCB asks agencies to join social media

Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category on Wednesday, with four areas recording "severe" pollution levels even as the Cental Pollution Control Board (CPCB) directed agencies to join social media to help citizens lodge complaints directly.

Nov 21, 2018, 21:05 PM IST

Pollution a global challenge, will work with India to find solution: EU Ambassador

With the air quality of national capital deteriorating, the European Union's Ambassador to India Tomasz Kozlowski on Wednesday said that pollution is a global problem. 

Nov 21, 2018, 16:31 PM IST

Delhi's overall air quality 'very poor', some areas record 'severe' pollution

According to the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR), the overall air quality index in the city was recorded at 387, which falls in the 'very poor' category.

Nov 21, 2018, 12:58 PM IST

Delhi's air quality improves, but authorities warn relief temporary

Delhi's air quality improved through the day on Thursday after rainfall washed away pollutants, but authorities warned that the pollution level might increase again from Saturday.

Nov 15, 2018, 23:19 PM IST

Over 450 medium, heavy goods vehicles denied entry into Delhi

More than 450 heavy and medium goods vehicles were sent back from Delhi borders due to a three-day ban on their entry till Sunday, authorities said.

Nov 10, 2018, 20:09 PM IST

Delhi's air quality turns hazardous, thick smog engulfs city

Delhi recorded its worst air quality day after Diwali on Thursday.

Nov 09, 2018, 08:15 AM IST

Delhi's air quality slides towards 'severe', experts say may worsen in next few days

The air quality in the city on Friday recorded the worst on the pollution index this season

Oct 26, 2018, 21:51 PM IST

Delhi's air turns lethal, PM 2.5 levels 10 times beyond safe in many areas

The raging fire at Bhalswa landfill site, along with the burning of stubble in neighbouring states and existing weather pattern over NCR are being blamed for the toxic cocktail of pollution.

Oct 26, 2018, 08:00 AM IST

Delhi's air quality improves but authorities warn pollution may increase

Delhi's air quality improved on Friday after rainfall lashed parts of the national capital, but authorities warned that pollution could increase to "dangerous levels" in the next couple of days.

Oct 19, 2018, 23:05 PM IST

Delhi's air quality remained 'poor' for 4th consecutive day even as wind speed improved: Authorities

The national capital's air quality remained poor for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, with an increase in wind speed raising hopes about improvement in the situation in the next few days.

Oct 11, 2018, 20:51 PM IST

Test trial of anti-smog gun begins as Delhi air quality remains poor

Delhi government today tested the anti-smog gun in Anand Vihar area as the air quality in the Capital deteriorated over the past two days. Watch the video to find out, how anti-smog gun works?

Dec 20, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

Delhi-NCR chokes again, air quality back to 'hazardous' category

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated again in the last two days with doctors advising people against outdoor activities.

Dec 05, 2017, 10:28 AM IST

Air quality worsens, pollution 'severe' in many parts of Delhi

Air quality in Delhi worsened today and inched closer to the 'severe' category with a sharp rise in the level of particulates through the day, according to official data.

Dec 05, 2017, 00:57 AM IST

At least six areas witnesses 'emergency' and 'severe' category air quality in Delhi

The national capital is set to inhale more toxins in next three days.

Nov 27, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

Delhi inhaling toxins, air quality to worsen further

According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), with no scope of improvement, Delhi-NCR's air quality is set to deteriorate over the next three days.

Nov 27, 2017, 15:45 PM IST

No end to crop burning, air quality in Ghaziabad still very poor

Still "very poor" with some regions facing a "severe" situation, the air quality in Delhi and NCR sees no scope of improvement, as despite orders and monitoring, the practice of stubble burning was reported from Delhi itself on Thursday.

Nov 24, 2017, 13:12 PM IST