Delhi AQI

Winter chill persists in Delhi; AQI in 'severe' category, likely to deteriorate in coming days

 The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi has been recorded in the severe category with a count of 404.The PM 10 count is at 435 in the severe category and is only expected to deteriorate in the coming days of the week.

 

Dec 23, 2020, 07:11 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI hovers at 259

The city's (AQI) on Monday stood at 259 at 7:00 am; whereas in Noida, the AQI was registered in 'very poor' category at 303. In Gurugram, the AQI was in 'poor' category in 225.

Nov 30, 2020, 07:58 AM IST

At 6.9 degrees, Delhi records coldest November morning in 17 years

Cold waves swept parts of the national capital and surrounding areas as Delhi recorded coldest November since 2003 on November 22. 

Nov 23, 2020, 08:50 AM IST

Delhi's air quality improves marginally; AQI still in 'poor' category

Government agencies said that the Air Quality Index (AQI) is likely to remain in the 'moderate' to 'poor' category on Sunday.

Nov 22, 2020, 09:12 AM IST

Delhi records 'poor' air quality, may turn worse as mercury dips

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category on Thursday morning with an Air Quality Index of 272 at 9 am. 

Nov 19, 2020, 11:39 AM IST

Delhi AQI improves to 'moderate' category as gusty winds, rains flush out key pollutants

The environment watcher bodies stated that significant improvement in Delhi air quality would be short-lived. 

Nov 19, 2020, 02:12 AM IST

Air quality improves drastically in Delhi-NCR after light rain

The air quality has improved in Delhi and surrounding areas in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon due to light rain.

Nov 18, 2020, 09:08 AM IST

Air quality improves drastically in Delhi-NCR after light rain, gusty winds; AQI docks at 221 in national capital

The city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to 221 on Nov 16, which falls in the 'poor' category. It was 435 on Nov 15 and 414 on Nov 14 (Diwali).

Nov 17, 2020, 07:39 AM IST

In most areas of Delhi AQI records below 400, Sunday's rain reduced pollution

After Diwali, people have got a big relief from the pollution of firecrackers. It is a matter of relief that the rain on Sunday has reduced pollution caused due to fireworks on Diwali.

Nov 16, 2020, 13:00 PM IST

Reduction in pollution in Delhi and surrounding areas after rain on Sunday

After Diwali, people have got a big relief from the pollution of firecrackers. It is a matter of relief that the rain on Sunday has reduced pollution caused due to fireworks on Diwali.

Nov 16, 2020, 09:54 AM IST

Air quality dips to 'severe' in Delhi, adjoining areas after Diwali; thick smog engulfs national capital

This comes as many burst firecrackers in violation of the complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital by the Delhi government and the National Green Tribunal.

Nov 15, 2020, 06:32 AM IST

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

Delhi's air remains very poor, may turn severe after Diwali; AQI at 326

Delhi's air quality saw signs of improvement on Thursday after recording AQI at 'severe' category for nearly a week. 

Nov 13, 2020, 09:00 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

Delhi air quality still in 'very poor' category; Check what AIIMS Director said on Air pollution

AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria has said that it contributes to up to 40 per cent deaths in patients with chronic illnesses and neonatal fatalities.

Nov 12, 2020, 02:29 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

Air pollution levels remains 'very poor' in Delhi, Gurgaon, 'severe' in Noida

Delhi-NCR region continued to record high levels of pollution triggering a major source of concern.

Nov 07, 2020, 07:01 AM IST