Page 14 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
AAP-BJP spar over worsening air quality after dust storm batters Delhi
A sudden dust storm from Rajasthan engulfed Delhi, pushing air quality into the 'poor' zone and igniting a sharp political blame game between AAP and BJP
 "AAP-BJP spar over worsening air quality after dust storm batters Delhi")
Cloudy skies, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today, AQI rises to 236
The maximum temperature shall remain around 40 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature is likely to settle around 23 degrees Celsius
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Delhi weather update: Rain, thunderstorms expected today, AQI at 131
Strong surface winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph are also expected
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IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi today, AQI at 173
Residents can expect relief from the heat until May 12, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures forecast
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Delhi weather: IMD forecasts rain, storms; yellow alert issued today
Residents can expect relief from the heat until May 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall and a dip in maximum temperatures forecast
 "Delhi weather: IMD forecasts rain, storms; yellow alert issued today")
IMD issues orange alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI improves to 164
Residents can expect relief from the heat between May 5 and 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures on the forecast
IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi today; AQI at 206
Residents can expect relief from the heat between May 5 and 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures on the forecast
 "IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi today; AQI at 206")
Delhi to witness relief from intense heat as IMD predicts rain, AQI at 251
Light rain is predicted for the national capital on April 29, bringing some respite to residents
 "Delhi to witness relief from intense heat as IMD predicts rain, AQI at 251")
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
 "Delhi braces for heatwave as temperature set to rise, AQI remains poor")
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
 "Manjinder Sirsa orders crackdown on polluters amid worsening air in Delhi")
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
 "IMD issues 'yellow' alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI remains 'moderate'")
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
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
 "Air pollution levels across India well above global standards: WHO official")
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
 "Delhi to see heatwave conditions until April 18, AQI remains 'moderate'")
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
 "IMD issues 'yellow alert' for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi, AQI at 180")