Page 2 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
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
 "SC orders Delhi-NCR to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution plan")
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 air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave, dense fog; AQI at 348")
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")
Delhi air quality remains remains 'poor' as temperatures dips below 4°C
Delhi battles very poor air quality with dense fog as minimum temperature falls below 4 degrees Celsius, raising health concerns for residents across the city
 "Delhi air quality remains remains 'poor' as temperatures dips below 4°C")
Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' as dense fog disrupts air travel
Delhi reels under hazardous air quality as dense fog and cold wave conditions persist, reducing visibility, delaying flights and compounding daily hardships for residents across the city
 "Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' as dense fog disrupts air travel")
Delhi air remains 'very poor' as rain fails to bring respite; AQI at 363
Fog and cold grip the capital as overall AQI stays in the very poor range at 363 early on Saturday, with multiple hotspots recording dangerous pollution levels despite recent rain
 "Delhi air remains 'very poor' as rain fails to bring respite; AQI at 363")
Air as an electoral issue: Cricket pullouts may push action in North India
Foreign cricket teams refusing to play in North India could spur government to act
 "Air as an electoral issue: Cricket pullouts may push action in North India")
Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' despite early morning rain across NCR
Delhi's overall AQI climbed to 325 at 8 am, with Anand Vihar and Nehru Nagar among the worst-polluted sites; 27 of 39 stations record air quality in the 'very poor' category
 "Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' despite early morning rain across NCR")
Delhi cold wave persists for third day; air quality remains 'poor'
Delhi continued to reel under bone-chilling cold wave conditions for the third day as daytime temperatures dropped sharply and air quality stayed poor, with the IMD warning of more cold days ahead
 "Delhi cold wave persists for third day; air quality remains 'poor'")
Delhi AQI nears 300 as fog, cold wave blanket city; schools shut in Noida
Delhi's AQI neared 300 as dense fog and smog reduced visibility. Low winds and cold conditions worsened pollution, while IMD forecast continued cold day conditions
 "Delhi AQI nears 300 as fog, cold wave blanket city; schools shut in Noida")
Delhi AQI slips back to 'poor' as dense fog disrupts flights and travel
Delhi-NCR records 'poor' air quality as AQI rises to 292, with dense fog affecting visibility and causing flight delays, travel disruptions