Page 23 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi's toxic air: AQI hits 500, schools, colleges shift to online classes
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI levels in several locations, including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and Bawana, reached the 500-mark early Tuesday morning
 "Delhi's toxic air: AQI hits 500, schools, colleges shift to online classes")
Fog clouds Mumbai, UP, Haryana; air quality drops and reduces visibility
The air quality in the national capital also remained in the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day
 "Fog clouds Mumbai, UP, Haryana; air quality drops and reduces visibility")
Smog disrupts supply chains, output for 3.4 million MSMEs in north India
Air pollution: Industry bodies say prolonged smog exposure is affecting workers' health, leading to reduced productivity and extended production delays
 "Smog disrupts supply chains, output for 3.4 million MSMEs in north India")
Health secy issues advisory as AQI worsens, SC enforces Grap IV in Delhi
The advisory includes recommendations for states and UTs to strengthen existing health systems and raise awareness among vulnerable groups and at-risk occupations
 "Health secy issues advisory as AQI worsens, SC enforces Grap IV in Delhi")
Air purifier and mask sales surge as Delhi-NCR battles severe air pollution
Vijendra Mohan, the owner of Air Expert India, a dealership in Indirapuram, said their air purifier sales have witnessed a significant increase after air pollution breached the 'severe' level
 "Air purifier and mask sales surge as Delhi-NCR battles severe air pollution")
Delhi: Central govt employees asks WFH amid hazardous air quality
The association said that alarming deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) persistently hovering around hazardous levels, poses severe health risks, especially to those
 "Delhi: Central govt employees asks WFH amid hazardous air quality")
Life-threatening air quality in Delhi-NCR: What can citizens, govt do now?
As per experts, air pollution has far-reaching effects on various organs in the body. For the lungs, it can lead to conditions like allergic rhinitis, asthma, COPD, as well as lung cancer
Schools till class 9 move online amid severe plus air quality in Delhi-NCR
Amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, additional restrictions like restrictions on diesel-powered vehicles and entry of trucks with non-essential items is implemented to control the air pollution
 "Schools till class 9 move online amid severe plus air quality in Delhi-NCR")
Eleven flights diverted, many delayed at Delhi airport due to bad weather
In addition to flight diversions, the smoggy conditions in Delhi-NCR have led to disruption in railway services also, with several trains experiencing delay in their arrival at the railway station
 "Eleven flights diverted, many delayed at Delhi airport due to bad weather")
Delhi chokes under toxic smog as AQI hits highest level this year
Delhi authorities directed all schools to move classes online and tightened restrictions on construction activities
 "Delhi chokes under toxic smog as AQI hits highest level this year")
Thick smog blankets Mumbai, Worli's AQI touches 225 with poor air quality
The air quality worsened in Delhi on Monday morning and a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts. The air quality level plunged to 'severe plus' levels. According to the CPCB, the Air Quality
 "Thick smog blankets Mumbai, Worli's AQI touches 225 with poor air quality")
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe plus' category, Grap 4 kicks in
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with the Heads of Departments of all concerned departments on Monday for the effective implementation of the GRAP IV
 "Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe plus' category, Grap 4 kicks in")
Delhi chokes as AQI hits 'severe plus' at 481; Grap-IV measures enforced
Delhi pollution: Amid rising pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region, Grap-IV has come into effect from 8 am as air quality dropped to 481 on Monday morning
Delhi second-most polluted city in India as air quality remains 'severe'
According to the Centre's Decision Support System for Air Quality Management, vehicular emissions contributed approximately 15.8 per cent to Delhi's pollution on Sunday
 "Delhi second-most polluted city in India as air quality remains 'severe'")
Mumbai enveloped in fog and haze as AQI hits 179, visibility drops
The AQI for Chembur was recorded at 55, WTP Bhandup Complex at 114, IMD Colada at 200, Fire Station Malad at 276, Bapista Garden Mazagaon at 176, BMC Shastri Garden Worli at 250
 "Mumbai enveloped in fog and haze as AQI hits 179, visibility drops")
Delhi battles hazardous air as Grap III, vehicle bans come into effect
Experts have recommended limiting outdoor activities, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, senior citizens, and individuals with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions
News updates: Mob tries to storm CM N Biren Singh's home as Manipur protests escalate
Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here
 "News updates: Mob tries to storm CM N Biren Singh's home as Manipur protests escalate")
Delhi gasps as air quality remains hazardous; govt tightens Grap III curbs
Delhi government enforces a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers under Grap-III from Friday, violators will face fine up to Rs 20,000
Pak's Punjab govt uses artificial rain in cities to combat pollution
According to the provincial health department, around two million cases of respiratory disease, besides complaints of asthma, chest infections, conjunctivitis and heart issues, have been reported
 "Pak's Punjab govt uses artificial rain in cities to combat pollution")
Truck drivers concerned over livelihood as GRAP-III now effective in Delhi
With the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi worsening and hovering in the severe category, the CAQM on Thursday ordered to invoke Stage III of the GRAP in Delhi NCR with effect from 8 am of November 15
 "Truck drivers concerned over livelihood as GRAP-III now effective in Delhi")