Page 19 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
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
 "Delhi-NCR shivers at 4.5 degrees Celsius; AQI slips to 'very poor' levels")
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
 "Delhi's air quality is 'very poor' again, no immediate improvement expected")
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
 "Double trouble for Delhi: Temperature drops, AQI stays in 'poor' range")
Centre revises air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR, tightens curbs
According to the revised plan, inter-state buses from NCR states, except those EVs and those running CNG or BS-VI diesel, will not be allowed to enter Delhi
 "Centre revises air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR, tightens curbs")
Delhi AQI continues to remain 'poor'; residents relieved as cold wave eases
Cold wave eases in Delhi after temperatures dropped to 4 degrees Celsius on Thursday, moderate to poor AQI in city
 "Delhi AQI continues to remain 'poor'; residents relieved as cold wave eases")
AQI at 275: Delhi's air quality deteriorates, commission faces criticism
The Air Quality Early Warning System predicts Delhi's air quality will remain in the 'poor' category for the next two to three days
 "AQI at 275: Delhi's air quality deteriorates, commission faces criticism")
Drone mist-spraying pilot project in hitch for high costs, limited results
The technology was proposed as part of Delhi's 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat worsening air quality
 "Drone mist-spraying pilot project in hitch for high costs, limited results")
Delhi's air quality deteriorates amid cold wave; likely to remain 'poor'
Delhi's AQI dipped despite persisting winds of 8-10 kmph on Wednesday evening due to 'cold wave' conditions
 "Delhi's air quality deteriorates amid cold wave; likely to remain 'poor'")
Pollution levels drop across India; only 3 cities report 'very poor' AQI
Delhi's air quality witnessed a remarkable turnaround over the weekend, driven by fast winds and light rainfall, resulting in one of the cleanest starts to December in years
 "Pollution levels drop across India; only 3 cities report 'very poor' AQI")
Delhi air quality improves a bit; AQI drops to 207, some areas 'moderate'
Improved air quality in Delhi as AQI drops to 207; Lodhi Road, Pusa among areas recording 'moderate' levels
 "Delhi air quality improves a bit; AQI drops to 207, some areas 'moderate'")
Delhi's 'poor' air quality shows no improvement, AQI recorded at 224
Delhi's AQI continued to be in the 'poor' category, even as some areas in the city showed improved air quality
 "Delhi's 'poor' air quality shows no improvement, AQI recorded at 224")
Delhi's AQI remains 'poor', can Grap-IV restrictions be reintroduced?
Today, most areas across Delhi reported the "poor" quality air, however a few locations also recorded the "moderate" air quality
Delhi's air quality remains in 'Poor' category: Is worst over for capital?
The neighbouring cities of Gurugram and Noida are now breathing easy as their air quality hovers in the "moderate" category, while Ghaziabad continues to struggle with poor air quality
 "Delhi's air quality remains in 'Poor' category: Is worst over for capital?")
Delhi's air in 'poor' category with AQI of 219, smog covers key NCR areas
Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 219, smog blanketed NCR; authorities scaled down pollution measures from Grap-IV to Grap-II
 "Delhi's air in 'poor' category with AQI of 219, smog covers key NCR areas")
Highlights: Wad of currency notes recovered from Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat; Dhankhar orders probe
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Punjab, Haryana impose Rs 2.3 cr penalties on farmers for stubble burning
Punjab and Haryana have imposed fines exceeding Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 21 lakh respectively, on farmers for stubble burning in 2024, with more than 50 per cent of penalties collected
 "Punjab, Haryana impose Rs 2.3 cr penalties on farmers for stubble burning")
Delhi AQI reaches 186 as authorities ease Grap-III and IV pollution curbs
As the air quality improved to 'moderate' from 'poor,' it is expected that it will continue for the next two to three days as most areas in Delhi reported moderate air quality this morning
 "Delhi AQI reaches 186 as authorities ease Grap-III and IV pollution curbs")
SC eases Grap restrictions in Delhi, moves to Stage II due to improved AQI
The top court said that if AQI goes above 350. Stage-III measures will have to be immediately implemented, and if AQI crosses 400 on a given day, Stage-IV measures will have to be re-introduced
 "SC eases Grap restrictions in Delhi, moves to Stage II due to improved AQI")
Want clean air in Delhi? 5-star hotels turn air filtration into a 'service'
As Delhi battles high pollution levels, luxury hotels offer clean air through advanced filtration systems, turning guest rooms into spaces with AQI levels dramatically lower than the city's
 "Want clean air in Delhi? 5-star hotels turn air filtration into a 'service'")
Delhi's AQI improves to 161, pollution relief to continue for 2-3 days
Delhi's AQI came down to the 'moderate' category on Wednesday evening, with this period of relief expected to continue for the next two to three days