Page 23 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi air quality plummets, AQI hits 347 as dense smog blankets city
Delhi's air quality hit 'very poor' with an AQI of 347; thick smog reduced visibility across the city. Govt steps up anti-pollution efforts with EV initiatives, drones, and anti-smog guns
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Smog engulfs Delhi as AQI remains 'very poor'; Noida slightly better
A similar situation is unfolding in parts of Mumbai, where a thick layer of smog is reported near the Bandra Kurla Complex
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Delhi AQI slightly improves; drone-based mist targeting pollution hotspots
Data from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that Bawana, Anand Vihar, Dwarka were some of the most affected areas of Delhi, recording an AQI close to 400
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Bengaluru struggles with 'moderate' AQI, other Southern cities breathe easy
While Bengaluru grapples with a moderate AQI of 110 due to vehicle emissions, several southern cities, including Udupi, Thrissur, and Tirunelveli, enjoy 'good' air quality levels
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Clock ticking as Delhi's AQI worsens, 13 areas in 'severe' air quality zone
In Delhi, NSIT Dwarka, Nehru Nagar, Moti Marg, Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Dwarka, Sonia Vihar, Vivek Vihar were among the areas that suffered from 'severe' pollution levels
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Toxic smog blankets Delhi as winter nears, air quality index hits 'severe'
The city's overall score on an air quality index kept by India's top pollution authorities was 'very poor' at 384, the ministry added, and was likely to stay there until Thursday
Delhi AQI near 'severe' mark; six Indian cities in 'red' zone: Top updates
Multiple air quality monitoring stations hovered close to the 'severe' mark in Delhi, with Anand Vihar and Ashok Vihar recording an AQI of over 400
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Brief relief fades as Delhi's AQI climbs to 'hazardous' levels post-Diwali
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data shows that certain areas of Delhi are grappling with hazardous pollution levels
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AQI deteriorates to 'poor', 'very poor' in parts of Himachal post-Diwali
The data also showed that the noise pollution declined by 20 per cent as compared to last year on Diwali, officials said on Saturday.
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Delhi's Diwali fireworks lead to high pollution, AQI remains 'very poor'
Delhi experienced a surge in bursting of firecrackers during Diwali, leading to a significant rise in pollution levels. The air quality index remained in the 'very poor' category across most areas
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No 'severe' AQI cities in India for third consecutive year post-Diwali
Historically, the post-Diwali haze has lingered, especially with winter weather compounding the pollution from firecrackers
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Delhi Env min praises residents for controlling pollution by lighting diyas
He also congratulated Delhi residents for acting responsibly by lighting diyas instead of bursting firecrackers, which contributed to controlling pollution levels
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AQI deteriorates to 'severe' in India's cleanest city Indore after Diwali
According to the State Pollution Control Board data, the AQI in the city's Chhoti Gwaltoli area was pegged at 404 at noon, while the PM 2.5 (particulate matter) average was recorded at 255.26
Delhi ranks as world's most polluted city with air quality at 'very poor'
Despite a firecracker ban, Diwali celebrations in Delhi saw heavy use of fireworks, causing the AQI to hit 'very poor' levels, with some areas nearing 'severe' as thick smog settled in
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Diwali blues: Haryana, Punjab report AQI in 'poor', 'very poor' categories
In Jalandhar, the AQI at 11 pm was 256, while at Ludhiana, it was 234, Mandi Gobindgarh 266, while Patiala recorded an AQI of 244
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Delhi AQI dips to 'very poor' on day of Diwali; Anand Vihar air 'severe'
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index in Noida was 230. Similar conditions were observed in Ghaziabad, with an average AQI of 237. In Gurugram, air quality recorded a slightly lower AQI of 213
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A day before Diwali, Delhi has the fourth worst AQI in India: See list here
In such air quality conditions, CPCB warns that most people risk experiencing breathing discomfort from prolonged exposure to toxic air containing particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and 10
Delhi, Mumbai record poor AQI levels in Oct; Kolkata remains an outlier
India's major cities face severe air quality issues, with Delhi's AQI exceeding 300 for two days; Kolkata is the only city below 100
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Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' for second day after brief relief
The air quality in Delhi dipped to the 'very poor' category again on Sunday after remaining in 'poor' levels for two previous days, aided by favourable winds
Delhi air quality dips again, Gopal Rai urges urgent action on pollution
In some areas, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark with Anand Vihar recording 405, categorised as 'Severe' by the CPCB
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