Delhi's AQI turns into 'severe' amid Diwali celebrations, may deteriorate in next 24 hours
According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR, Delhi's overall AQI was recorded at 421 at 7 PM. While the Pusa road recorded 433,
Nov 14, 2020, 19:10 PM IST
Delhi AQI likely to become severe on Diwali evening; IMD predicts light rains on Nov 15
According to government agencies, PM2.5 concentration in Delhi on Diwali is likely to be the lowest in the last four years if no firecrackers are burnt.
Nov 14, 2020, 12:54 PM IST
Smog engulfs Delhi on Diwali morning as AQI remains in 'severe' category
The worst air quality was recorded in Anand Vihar area with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 424 which comes under 'severe category.'
Nov 14, 2020, 08:15 AM IST
Pollution levels down before Diwali, check the Air Quality Index of Delhi-NCR here
The national capital on Thursday (November 12, 2020) witnessed air pollution levels at 'very poor' category with Air Quality Index (AQI) registering at 398.
Nov 12, 2020, 07:48 AM IST
Air pollution in Delhi continues to remain under 'severe' category with reduced visibility
Many areas in Delhi registered severe levels of Air Quality Index (AQI) though the air is slightly better than Tuesday.
Nov 11, 2020, 09:22 AM IST
Delhi-NCR air remains in 'severe' category, AQI at 761 in national capital
Delhiites on Tuesday morning woke up to extremely polluted air as the AQI was measured to be in the `severe` category, with overall Air Quality Index at 761 as PM10 was the dominant pollutant.
Nov 10, 2020, 10:43 AM IST
Delhi: Air pollution level still in severe category, air quality index at 413
The air quality in Delhi is still in severe category for the third consecutive day on Monday morning. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is 484 in Anand Vihar, 470 in Mundka, 465 in Central Okhla Phase 2 and 468 in Wazirpur, all in the 'severe category' according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Nov 09, 2020, 08:04 AM IST
Delhi-Noida choke as air quality remains 'severe' for fifth consecutive day
On Monday (November 9), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 426 which falls in the 'severe' category.
Nov 09, 2020, 07:00 AM IST
Delhi: No improvement seen in AQI, quality level reached in 'severe' category
The national capital and its suburbs were seen covered with a thick mist layer on Thursday morning. Burning straw, wind speed and temperature drop in the fields have pushed air quality to the worst level in almost a year.
Nov 05, 2020, 10:02 AM IST
Delhi AQI shows marginal improvement as wind speed picks up, air quality remains 'very poor'
According to a senior scientist at the India Meteorological Department, the AQI is likely to improve with the wind speed picking up.
Oct 27, 2020, 12:01 PM IST
Delhi gasps for air as stubble burning continues; AQI 'severe' in Ghaziabad, Noida
On Monday (October 26), areas around India Gate, Akshardham and ITO were full of smog and caused breathing problems to regular morning walkers and cyclists in the city.
Oct 26, 2020, 09:33 AM IST
Darkness during daytime in the capital Delhi
Due to the smog, there was darkness on the streets of the capital Delhi, due to which the vehicles had to light the headlight even during the day.
Oct 24, 2020, 16:04 PM IST
Delhi air turns worst in eight months, AQI in severe category
Amid the rise in pollution levels, people are having problems with breathing and some children have started facing throat problems due to contaminated air.
Oct 24, 2020, 08:41 AM IST
Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' category; Donald Trump's comment raises concerns about climate change in India
On October 22, during a presidential debate with his Democratic challenger Joe Biden in Nashville, Trump accused China, India and Russia of not taking care of their filthy air.
Oct 23, 2020, 12:56 PM IST
Delhi's air quality improves marginally, likely to turn 'very poor' by Wednesday
Delhi's air quality improved marginally as air pollution levels dipped slightly on Tuesday morning due to favourable wind speed. The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the "poor" category.
Oct 20, 2020, 12:11 PM IST
Air quality 'very poor' in parts of Gurgaon, 'poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad
There was heavy concentration of PM 2.5 and PM 10 pollutants in the air of the four immediate neighbouring districts of Delhi, according to AQI maintained by the CPCB.
Oct 19, 2020, 07:53 AM IST
Farm fire contribution to Delhi pollution to rise; air quality recorded 'poor'
It was 19% on October 17, 18% on Oct 16, around 1% on October 15 and around 3% on October 14, 13 and 12.
Oct 18, 2020, 11:13 AM IST
Delhi residents breathing poison? Air quality deteriorates further, smoky haze envelops capital
On Friday, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 316 at 6:00 am.
Oct 16, 2020, 07:28 AM IST
95% of Delhi air pollution due to local factors, share of stubble burning only 4%: Centre
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that around 95 per cent of the pollution is due to factors like dust, construction and biomass burning and the share of stubble burning is only around 4 per cent as on date.
Oct 15, 2020, 17:41 PM IST
Diesel generators banned in Delhi-NCR from today as air quality dips; GRAP comes into force
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has banned the use of diesel generators in the national capital region from Thursday under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as the air quality dipped to the "very poor'' category.
Oct 15, 2020, 14:52 PM IST
