Page 13 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi braces for heatwave as temperature set to rise, AQI remains poor
The IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of 41 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 20 degrees Celsius for today
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Delhi braces for warmer days as mercury set to rise, AQI turns 'poor'
Temperatures are likely to remain between 40 degrees Celsius and 42 degrees Celsius over the next few days
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Manjinder Sirsa orders crackdown on polluters amid worsening air in Delhi
Chairing an emergency review meeting with senior officials of the Environment Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), he expressed concern over the rising AQI levels
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IMD issues rain alert for Delhi today; temperature to rise, AQI improves
A 'yellow' alert has been issued for thunderstorms, lightning, and dust storms
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IMD issues 'yellow' alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI remains 'moderate'
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms and rain for Sunday with a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius and minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius
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Rain brings relief from heat in Delhi, air quality improves to 'moderate'
The IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies over parts of Delhi for Saturday, along with light rain, thunderstorms and winds with a speed of 40-50 kilometre per hour
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Delhi weather update: Clear skies, rising temperature, AQI turns 'poor'
As temperatures rise, residents of Delhi and NCR are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe and hydrated, particularly during the peak afternoon hours
Air pollution levels across India well above global standards: WHO official
Strategies like LPG subsidies and a switch to cleaner cooking fuels could help India become a leader in meeting this challenge, says Dr Maria Neira, director of environment and health at WHO
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Delhi to see heatwave conditions until April 18, AQI remains 'moderate'
Relief is expected after April 19, as a Western Disturbance is predicted to bring a 2-4 degree Celsius drop in daytime temperatures
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6 air monitoring stations to be set up in Delhi; JNU, IGNOU among new sites
The stations will come up at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi Cantonment, Netaji Subhash University (West Campus)
Delhi sees pleasant weather, AQI improves; heatwave to return next week
India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the weather to remain pleasant in Delhi with very light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds
 "Delhi sees pleasant weather, AQI improves; heatwave to return next week")
IMD issues 'yellow alert' for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi, AQI at 180
Pleasant weather is predicted for Delhi with very light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds of 30-40 km/h
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Delhi air quality remains 'poor' for third day as heatwave intensifies
The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 233 at 8 am on April 9, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), compared to 221 at the same time on Tuesday
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Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' category, AQI rises to 221
Air quality across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) deteriorated, falling into the 'poor' or 'moderate' category
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Delhi AQI worsens to 'poor', IMD issues heatwave alert as mercury rises
Delhi's AQI hits 225, prompting Stage-I Grap curbs; IMD forecasts heatwave with yellow alert issued for April 8 and 9 amid rising temperatures
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI drops to 194
Air quality across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) improved, falling in the 'satisfactory' or 'moderate' category
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Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as strong wind clears pollutants
Delhi's AQI improves to 'moderate' but Grap curbs remain as parts of NCR still record 'poor' air; heatwave looms, artificial rain trial planned to tackle pollution
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Delhi air quality remains 'poor' as city records hottest day of season
Air quality across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) deteriorated, falling in the 'poor' category with the AQI at 215
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Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor'; CAQM enforces Grap Stage I curbs
On April 2, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in Delhi-NCR after the city's AQI entered the 'poor' category
Delhi air improves to 'moderate' category, AQI at 198 as temperature rises
As Delhi transitions into pre-monsoon weather, the city's AQI improves to the 'moderate' category, aided by clearer skies and favourable wind conditions across the NCR
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