Page 18 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
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
 "Delhi chokes as air quality stays 'very poor'; AQI hits 400 in many areas")
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
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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
 "Air quality in Delhi turns moderate; Noida, Gurugram sees satisfactory AQI")
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
 "Amid dip in Delhi-NCR pollution levels, CAQM revokes Grap-3 restrictions")
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
 "Drizzle fails to improve Delhi's 'very poor' AQI; IMD issues yellow alert")
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
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' amid cold wave and fog conditions")
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
 "Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor' category, Grap-IV measures lifted")
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
 "Delhi continues to battle with 'severe' air quality amid drizzle and fog")
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
 "Delhi's air still in 'severe' category despite light rainfall, AQI at 402")
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
 "Delhi's air quality remains at 'severe' stage, govt blames stubble burning")
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
 "IMD issues orange alert for fog in Delhi, mercury dips to 7 degrees Celsius")
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
 "Delhi continues to breathe 'severe plus' air; no sign of improvement")
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
 "Severe air pollution in Delhi as AQI hits 442; toxic haze blankets city")
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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