Page 16 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 267
The AQI is expected to remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' categories in the coming days
 "Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 267")
Delhi's air quality drops into 'poor' category despite clear sky after rain
For the next six days, the air quality is likely to remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' category in Delhi and surrounding regions
 "Delhi's air quality drops into 'poor' category despite clear sky after rain")
Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category
On January 17, CAQM revoked anti-pollution measures under Stage III of Grap after observing a consistent improvement in air quality levels in the national capital and its surrounding areas
 "Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category")
Delhi gets some relief as air quality improves to 'moderate', mercury dips
Delhi-NCR recorded improved air quality after the rains that cleared the atmosphere but the temperature dropped adding to the prevalent cold conditions
 "Delhi gets some relief as air quality improves to 'moderate', mercury dips")
Light rain to bring back winter chill to Delhi, IMD issues yellow alert
As the cold conditions are likely to return to Delhi-NCR with light showers reducing the temperature, IMD has issued an alert for dense fog
 "Light rain to bring back winter chill to Delhi, IMD issues yellow alert")
AQI in Delhi improves slightly, schools in NCR to resume physical classes
On Saturday, the AQI in the national capital was recorded at 248 after witnessing a marginal improvement from Friday, when the air quality was at 294
 "AQI in Delhi improves slightly, schools in NCR to resume physical classes")
CAQM lifts Grap 3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip
Classes up to grade 5 are required to shift to hybrid mode under Stage 3. Parents and students have the option to choose online education wherever available
 "CAQM lifts Grap 3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip")
Delhi AQI improves to 'poor' after rain, Grap III restrictions lifted
Cold wave continues grappling Delhi after overnight showers which gave the much needed relief to the city's air quality
 "Delhi AQI improves to 'poor' after rain, Grap III restrictions lifted")
AQI in Delhi improves but remains 'very poor'; Grap-III measures reinstated
The neighbouring areas of Delhi, including Gurugram, Noida, and Ghaziabad, reported 'poor' air quality with AQIs ranging between 201 and 222
 "AQI in Delhi improves but remains 'very poor'; Grap-III measures reinstated")
Delhi AQI remains in 'very poor' category as mercury dips under 10 degrees
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for the eighth day while cold wave grips the national capital with the temperature falling to 5 degrees Celsius in early morning on Thursday
 "Delhi AQI remains in 'very poor' category as mercury dips under 10 degrees")
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI stands at 322
An intense cold wave swept through Delhi early Wednesday, causing a sharp drop in temperatures and bringing chilly winds
 "Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI stands at 322")
Delhi's PM 2.5 levels up in 2024 even after low stubble burning: CSE report
Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, research and advocacy, CSE, said the rise in PM2.5 levels cannot be seen as an annual aberration due to meteorological factors
 "Delhi's PM 2.5 levels up in 2024 even after low stubble burning: CSE report")
GRAP 3 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR amid dip in air pollution levels
The CAQM had on Friday invoked Stage-III curbs under the GRAP across the Delhi-NCR region amid another surge in air pollution levels. Earlier, GRAP Stage-III was lifted on December 27
 "GRAP 3 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR amid dip in air pollution levels")
Delhi chokes as air quality stays 'very poor'; AQI hits 400 in many areas
The AQI levels fell into the "severe" category in areas like RK Puram (401), Siri Fort (426), Patparganj (410), and Dwarka Sector-8 (405), among others
Mumbai's Navy Nagar, Shivaji Nagar reports poor air quality of AQI over 200
Last week, the BMC ordered that all construction work, being carried out by private as well as government agencies, be stopped in Byculla and Borivali after AQI levels there remained above 200
 "Mumbai's Navy Nagar, Shivaji Nagar reports poor air quality of AQI over 200")
Delhi's air quality worsens, AQI remains in 'poor' category for 3rd day
Earlier in the week, on Monday, the capital saw a temporary improvement in air quality, with levels shifting to the "moderate" category after heavy rainfall over the weekend
Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' after record rains, AQI at 183
Intermittent showers over the past few days have helped reduce pollution levels in the national capital
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' after record rains, AQI at 183")
NGT issues notice to Centre over ozone levels exceeding limits in Delhi
The tribunal noted that the report also mentioned specific interventions for the sectors of transport, power plants and industries, besides the measures for preventing biomass burning
 "NGT issues notice to Centre over ozone levels exceeding limits in Delhi")
Air quality in Delhi turns moderate; Noida, Gurugram sees satisfactory AQI
On Friday, the restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) III were revoked in Delhi-NCR after the air quality improved following a day of continuous showers
Amid dip in Delhi-NCR pollution levels, CAQM revokes Grap-3 restrictions
Classes up to grade 5 are required to shift to hybrid mode under Stage 3. Parents and students have the option to choose online education wherever available