Page 26 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi's air quality index hits 'poor' levels; Grap Stage-I enforced
Delhi and its neighbouring regions will begin enforcing a 27-point action plan aimed at curbing pollution and stabilising the city's declining air quality
 "Delhi's air quality index hits 'poor' levels; Grap Stage-I enforced")
Consumer affairs minister slams air purifier firms for false claims
Joshi called for a collaborative approach involving the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the consumer affairs ministry and consumers to address the issue
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CAQM revises GRAP, bans non-BS-VI buses in Delhi if AQI hits severe level
This restriction aims to reduce vehicular emissions, one of the major contributors to air pollution, especially during the winter months when smog levels rise significantly
 "CAQM revises GRAP, bans non-BS-VI buses in Delhi if AQI hits severe level")
Statsguru: Monsoon boosts Delhi's air quality, pollution challenges remain
Some regions in the northwest and eastern belts of India have had scant or deficient rainfall this season
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Delhi breathes easy after long as rains wash down pollutants. What next?
With the monsoon expected to last longer in 2024, at least well into September, there is a good possibility that the AQI will remain tolerable for the next few weeks
 "Delhi breathes easy after long as rains wash down pollutants. What next?")
Delhi records cleanest air quality for Jan-Aug in six years, AQI hits 53
Delhi recorded its best AQI for any day between January 1 and August 8 from 2018 to 2024, with a reading of 53 at 4 pm on Thursday
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CAQM issues advisory to curb open waste burning, cites poor GRAP compliance
The commission said a review of past measures indicates that many residential complexes and RWAs have failed to comply with directives
 "CAQM issues advisory to curb open waste burning, cites poor GRAP compliance")
Relief from prolonged humidity after parts of Delhi receive rainfall
The weather department has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain during the evening.
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Delhi's action plan to check air pollution to launch from Jun 15: Gopal Rai
The city government has come up with a summer action plan, which will mainly focus on tree plantation, Gopal Rai said at a press conference
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Delhi records below average minimum temperature of 8.8 degrees, says IMD
The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 75 per cent, the IMD bulletin said
Delhi logs best air quality for Feb in 9 years, AQI below 200 on most days
The data also showed that the national capital did not see a single day with an AQI above 400 in February. An AQI of above 400 marks the 'severe' category
 "Delhi logs best air quality for Feb in 9 years, AQI below 200 on most days")
Rare triple-dip La Nina behind unusual AQ trend in India in 2022-23: Study
Mumbai recorded the highest deterioration with a 30 per cent increase in PM2.5 levels
 "Rare triple-dip La Nina behind unusual AQ trend in India in 2022-23: Study")
After rainfall, dry spell expected in northwest India; Delhi temp to drop
From Tuesday onwards, schools in the national capital will resume normal timings as weather conditions improve
 "After rainfall, dry spell expected in northwest India; Delhi temp to drop")
Delhi fog dilemma: Anticipating clear skies, when will capital get relief?
Delhi fog: According to IMD, the fog has intensified in the capital due to the western disturbances
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Delhi temperature dips to 9 degrees Celsius, trains delayed over 10 hrs
Centre holds off on imposing stricter curbs on pollution as Delhi continues to grapple with 'very' poor to 'severe' air quality
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Delhi AQI severe for second time in 3 days, Centre delays stricter curbs
Forecasts by the IMD and the IITM suggest an improvement in Delhi's air quality from Friday itself. It is expected to be in the 'very poor' category in the coming days, the statement said
 "Delhi AQI severe for second time in 3 days, Centre delays stricter curbs")
Parts of Delhi-NCR receive light rain, air quality remains 'very poor'
The IMD's forecast for the week also suggests fog will prevail in Delhi, with the minimum temperature remaining below 10 degrees Celsius till the end of January
 "Parts of Delhi-NCR receive light rain, air quality remains 'very poor'")
Dense fog grips Delhi-NCR amid ongoing coldwave; flight delays reported
The air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' category for the rest of the week
Delhi's max temperature 15.8 degrees Celsius, five degrees below normal
The minimum temperature was 4.8 degrees Celsius while the humidity level at 5.30 pm was 71 per cent
 "Delhi's max temperature 15.8 degrees Celsius, five degrees below normal")
Slight relief from freezing temps in Delhi; 18 trains delayed amid fog
Delhi air quality remains "very poor"; however, there is some improvement in parts of city