Page 15 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi's AQI remains 'moderate' as light rain predicted for the day
The IMD has predicted possibility of cloudy skies with light rain or drizzle towards night
 "Delhi's AQI remains 'moderate' as light rain predicted for the day")
In meeting on pollution, Delhi CM outlines plans for clean, green city
Gupta chaired a meeting to discuss steps to make the national capital cleaner and pollution-free that was attended by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and senior officials
 "In meeting on pollution, Delhi CM outlines plans for clean, green city")
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category, AQI drops to 162
Air quality across Delhi-NCR remained in the 'poor' or 'moderate' category. The averge AQI of Delhi for past 24 hours was at 228, at 4 pm on March 12.
 "Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category, AQI drops to 162")
Delhi's air quality worsens, remains 'poor' as residents hope for relief
Air Quality Index (AQI) was 249 at 8 am on March 12, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), remaining in the 'poor' category
 "Delhi's air quality worsens, remains 'poor' as residents hope for relief")
Delhi's air quality returns to 'poor' after a brief period of relief
Delhi also remained the most polluted capital in the world, according to World Air Quality Report 2024 released by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir
 "Delhi's air quality returns to 'poor' after a brief period of relief")
Assam's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi leads capitals: Report
World Air Quality Report by Swiss technology company IQAir said Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally, while India ranked as the world's fifth most polluted country in 2024
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after Sunday's 'poor' levels
The AQI across Delhi-NCR improved to 'moderate' or 'satisfactory' early Monday after experiencing 'poor' levels the previous night
 "Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after Sunday's 'poor' levels")
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as authorities intervene
The AQI is expected to remain in the 'moderate' category in the coming week, improving further after the rainfall on March 14, which might clear the pollutants from the air
 "Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as authorities intervene")
Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor', Grap-I restrictions reinstated
Delhi-NCR had seen a brief improvement in air quality due to strong winds dispersing pollutants, but the relief was short-lived
 "Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor', Grap-I restrictions reinstated")
Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' as strong winds clear pollutants
AQI was recorded at 172 at 8 am on March 7, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and remained in the 'moderate' category for the sixth day
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' as strong winds clear pollutants")
Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' as winter returns with strong winds
The improved air quality is mainly due to better weather conditions, with strong winds and light rainfall, earlier this week, that helped to clear pollutants
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' as winter returns with strong winds")
Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, Grap-I curbs lifted
Air quality has improved across Delhi-NCR due to rainfall over the past few days
 "Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, Grap-I curbs lifted")
Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category
In neighbouring cities, Gurugram recorded an AQI of 95, placing it in the 'satisfactory' category, while Noida and Ghaziabad reported AQI levels of 102 and 167, respectively
 "Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category")
Delhi AQI dips to 132, remains moderate; air quality in NCR improves
In neighbouring cities, Gurugram recorded an AQI of 114, while Noida and Greater Noida reported AQIs of 90 and 60, respectively
 "Delhi AQI dips to 132, remains moderate; air quality in NCR improves")
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' following light rainfall
The better air quality in Delhi-NCR is primarily due to improved weather conditions, with strong winds and light rainfall helping to clear the pollutants
 "Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' following light rainfall")
Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' for second day amid rainfall forecasts
Air quality across Delhi-NCR deteriorated, and remained in the 'poor' or 'moderate' range
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' for second day amid rainfall forecasts")
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' category, AQI rises to 218
As pollution levels declined, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on Grap revoked Stage-II curbs
 "Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' category, AQI rises to 218")
Delhi AQI remains in 'moderate' category for 5th day, Grap Stage-II lifted
With the revocation of Stage-II, curbs by CAQM, inter-state buses from NCR states are now permitted to enter Delhi
Delhi air quality dips to moderate as rainfall forecast brings relief
The CPCB classifies the air quality index into the following categories: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor) and 401-500 (severe)
Delhi air quality improves, remains moderate; Noida sees satisfactory AQI
According to the city's 24-hour average at 4 pm, the AQI in Gurugram also remained in the 'moderate' category at 129, whereas, in Ghaziabad, and Noida, it improved significantly
 "Delhi air quality improves, remains moderate; Noida sees satisfactory AQI")