Page 2 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi air quality stays toxic as smog persists; IMD forecasts cloudy skies
Delhi remains under smog with AQI in poor range at many locations even as Grap Stage III is lifted; IMD forecasts cloudy skies for Thursday
 "Delhi air quality stays toxic as smog persists; IMD forecasts cloudy skies")
Delhi air quality improves marginally; IMD forecasts rain this week
Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Wednesday morning, with AQI dropping to 273, but several areas continued to record 'very poor' pollution levels despite the revocation of Grap Stage
 "Delhi air quality improves marginally; IMD forecasts rain this week")
Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' as IMD issues yellow alert for rain
Jahangirpuri recorded the worst AQI at 378, with 22 of 39 monitoring stations in Delhi reporting air quality in the 'very poor' category, while 13 areas had their readings in the 'poor' levels
 "Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' as IMD issues yellow alert for rain")
Delhi's air quality improves on Republic Day, remains in 'poor' category
Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air quality stayed in the poor category on Republic Day with around 13 stations recording moderate levels while Anand Vihar remained worst hit at 300
 "Delhi's air quality improves on Republic Day, remains in 'poor' category")
After 3 months of hazardous air, Delhi AQI improves, remains 'moderate'
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Sunday after rainfall eased pollution, ending 103 days of hazardous AQI, though poor levels may return
 "After 3 months of hazardous air, Delhi AQI improves, remains 'moderate'")
Delhi air quality stays 'poor' despite rainfall, many areas cross 300 mark
Delhi woke up to dense fog after rainfall on January 23 as the pollution levels remained high, with overall AQI at 256 and several hotspots recording 'very poor' air quality
 "Delhi air quality stays 'poor' despite rainfall, many areas cross 300 mark")
Delhi AQI improves to 'poor' category after light rain on Basant Panchami
Delhi's overall AQI improved slightly to 297 on Friday amid early morning rain, but most areas remained in the poor to very poor category as only limited respite came on Basant Panchami
 "Delhi AQI improves to 'poor' category after light rain on Basant Panchami")
Delhi AQI stays 'very poor', but rain forecast gives hope of some relief
Overall AQI in Delhi on Thursday morning was 312, with several pollution hotspots; IMD has forecast rain this week which could wash away pollutants and provide temporary relief to residents
SC orders Delhi-NCR to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution plan
The Supreme Court told Delhi government and NCR agencies to act without delay on CAQM's long-term air pollution plan and submit clear timelines for compliance
Delhi AQI improves marginally but remains 'very poor'; relief unlikely
Delhi's air quality showed marginal improvement on Wednesday but remained in the 'very poor' category, with AQI at 339. Forecasts suggest little relief as pollution levels are expected to persist
 "Delhi AQI improves marginally but remains 'very poor'; relief unlikely")
Delhi sees worst January air quality in 5 years; Grap stage IV curbs on
Despite a slight improvement on Tuesday, Delhi is witnessing its worst January air quality in five years, with Grap Stage IV restrictions continuing amid unfavourable weather and dense fog
 "Delhi sees worst January air quality in 5 years; Grap stage IV curbs on")
Delhi air quality remains 'severe' as IMD issues alert for fog, cold wave
Delhi's air quality remained in the severe category on Monday, with several areas recording AQI above 400 as fog and cold wave continue to blanket the capital
 "Delhi air quality remains 'severe' as IMD issues alert for fog, cold wave")
Severe air pollution hits Delhi as AQI nears 500, Grap IV reimposed
Delhi's air quality deteriorated to severe levels with AQI nearing 500. Stage-IV Grap curbs reinstated as residents are urged to limit outdoor exposure amid dense fog and winter chill
 "Severe air pollution hits Delhi as AQI nears 500, Grap IV reimposed")
Air pollution raises risk of eye infection, other ocular problems: Doctors
Solid particles irritate and scratch the eye's surface, while liquid particles carry chemicals that mix with tears and weaken their natural protection, the doctor said
 "Air pollution raises risk of eye infection, other ocular problems: Doctors")
Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' amid dense fog; Grap III curbs reimposed
Several areas in Delhi slipped into severe levels; Grap Stage III has been enforced as cold wave and dense fog disrupt daily life
Grap 3 curbs enforced in Delhi-NCR as AQI may turn 'severe' in coming days
The air quality index in Delhi, which was 343 at 4 PM on Thursday, rose to 354 at 4 PM on Friday, the officials said
 "Grap 3 curbs enforced in Delhi-NCR as AQI may turn 'severe' in coming days")
Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave, dense fog; AQI at 348
The national capital continued to breathe very poor air as pollution levels stayed high; a cold wave and widespread fog reduced visibility and added to travel disruptions across the region
Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' as city sees season's lowest temperature
Delhi's air quality stayed above 350 amid the cold wave, raising health concerns as dense fog disrupted travel and temperatures remained well below normal
Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave and persistent fog
Unfavourable winter conditions and weak winds prevented dispersion of pollutants, keeping Delhi's air quality in the 'very poor' category
 "Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave and persistent fog")
Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' as IMD issues cold wave alert
Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'very poor' category as temperatures fell to near-freezing levels, with the IMD issuing a cold wave alert and pollution levels crossing 300 at several monitoring st
 "Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' as IMD issues cold wave alert")