Page 17 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
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Delhi's air quality worsens to 'very poor' on poll day; fog, rain likely
Delhi is set to vote amidst the 'very poor' air quality for Assemly elections today. Meanwhile, IMD has predicted light rain in parts of the city
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Grap-3 restrictions lifted as Delhi air improves to 'poor' after rainfall
After the AQI in the national capital showed improvement, the CAQM decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Grap Stage-III
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Delhi air quality 'very poor' as city grapples extreme weather conditions
IMD has issued a yellow alert for moderate to dense fog which is expected to disrupt flight, train operations
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Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor', rain likely to improve AQI
Air quality worsened in the National Capital Region (NCR), with most of the regions remaining in the 'poor' or 'very poor' categories
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; rain expected in early February
To combat rising pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reimposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital
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Grap-3 restrictions reimposed as Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor'
Grap-3 restrictions were reimposed in Delhi after city's AQI dropped to 'severe' level on Wednesday
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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