Page 17 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
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
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Drizzle fails to improve Delhi's 'very poor' AQI; IMD issues yellow alert
Delhi's Air Quality Index remained in the 'very poor' category at 371, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' amid cold wave and fog conditions
In the National Capital Region (NCR), cold wave and fog conditions persisted, with the minimum temperature dropping to 8.4 degrees Celsius
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Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor' category, Grap-IV measures lifted
The stringent measures under the stage-IV of the Grap in Delhi were lifted on Tuesday, following an improvement in the AQI
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Centre lifts Grap IV restrictions for Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip
Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) ?include a ban on all construction activities, entry of non-essential polluting trucks into Delhi, and mandatory shifting of school classes
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Delhi continues to battle with 'severe' air quality amid drizzle and fog
AQI hits 401 despite light rainfall; cold wave grips north India with plummeting temperatures and snowfall disruptions
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Delhi's air still in 'severe' category despite light rainfall, AQI at 402
While the first half of December saw six 'moderate' air quality days, November remained highly polluted
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Delhi's AQI improves marginally but air remains 'hazardous' at 388
While the air remains hazardous in the national capital, it shows slight improvement compared to Saturday, when many areas of the city reported an alarming AQI of 434
Delhi's air quality remains in 'severe' category, average AQI at 429
According to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the capital's air quality currently falls under Stage III (Severe), which is characterised by AQI values between 401 and 450
Delhi's air quality remains at 'severe' stage, govt blames stubble burning
Despite the enforcement of Stage-IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap), pollution levels show little respite
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IMD issues orange alert for fog in Delhi, mercury dips to 7 degrees Celsius
Delhi cold wave: Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning; AQI was recorded at 448 on Thursday
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Delhi continues to breathe 'severe plus' air; no sign of improvement
The city is currently under Grap Stage-IV, which bans all construction work within city limits and prohibits the entry of unnecessary polluting trucks inside the capital
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Severe air pollution in Delhi as AQI hits 442; toxic haze blankets city
The air quality is expected to remain in the severe range on Thursday
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Gurugram DC orders strict implementation of GRAP IV as air quality worsens
In compliance with the restrictions of GRAP 4, instructions were given to conduct classes in hybrid mode in all schools except classes 10th and 12th
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Delhi is breathing 'severe plus' air quality again, Grap-IV reimposed
The air quality in Delhi deteriorates to 'severe plus'; strict measures under Grap Stage IV enforced to curb pollution
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Grap-III measures reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality hits 'very poor'
The CAQM reimposes Grap-III in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 355. Construction halted and diesel trucks banned; SC calls for pan-India air pollution action plan
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GRAP 3 back in Delhi-NCR: Students up to Class V to opt for hybrid mode
GRAP-3 has again been implemented in Delhi NCR by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Up till Class V, all Delhi-NCR schools will be now be conducted in hybrid mode
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Delhi-NCR shivers at 4.5 degrees Celsius; AQI slips to 'very poor' levels
Delhi cold wave: The IMD predicts that the cold wave may strengthen in the coming days, with shallow fog expected across various parts of Delhi-NCR
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Delhi's air quality is 'very poor' again, no immediate improvement expected
This sharp decline in air quality is attributed to low wind speeds, vehicle emissions, falling temperatures, and stubble burning
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Double trouble for Delhi: Temperature drops, AQI stays in 'poor' range
Cold wave provides no relief as homeless in Delhi seek shelter and warmth; AQI remains in the 'poor' category
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