Page 19 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
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
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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
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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
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
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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