Page 29 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Top 10 most polluted cities across India with worst AQI; details inside
The air quality across Indian cities has been deteriorating for the last fourteen days and has worsened following the celebration of Diwali which saw the widespread bursting of firecrackers
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Delhi continues to breathe poisonous air, AQI in several parts 'severe'
Delhi air pollution: Doctors say breathing in the polluted air of Delhi is equivalent to the harmful effects of smoking approximately ten cigarettes a day
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Two days after Diwali, air quality in Delhi falls to 'severe'; AQI at 430
AQI.CN pegged the air quality index (AQI) in the national capital at 428. The AQI in Punjabi Bagh was recorded at 341, whereas in RK Puram AQI was at 350
Delhi pollution: AAP minister checks Singhu border for vehicle restrictions
Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday sai that GRAP IV regulations will remain enforced in Delhi until the next order of the Commission for Air Quality Management.
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India's first pollution OPD sees flat response despite spike in AQI
Those involved in the project of pollution OPD see it as a long term plan and not a sudden measure to tackle the pollution
LIVE: NDMC doubles parking fee amid increasing pollution post Diwali
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Need strictness with our control measures: CSE on Delhi AQI post-Diwali
This comes after the city was engulfed in a thick layer of smog following the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali night
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Pollution levels rise in Delhi-NCR following Diwali, Anand Vihar AQI at 969
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research, the air quality in Delhi, as of 6 am, stood "poor" with AQI at 286, a rise from Sunday's 4 pm average reading of 218
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Layer of haze envelops Mumbai; AQI dips to 'poor' category post Diwali
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India), the overall AQI of the city was recorded at 234 which falls under the 'poor' category
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Delhi records best Diwali AQI in 8 yrs, pollution may rise due to crackers
Saturday's 24-hour average AQI stood at 220, the lowest for the day before Diwali in eight years
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Rain brings respite, Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category for second day
As part of the inspection process, several Delhi ministers inspected different areas and borders connecting Delhi to neighbouring states on Thursday
Health ministry advisory asks states to make pollution plan for schools
Its recommendations include wet mopping of school floors, using of markers instead of chalks
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Delhi breathes easy after rain, Diwali air quality unlikely to be severe
The air quality is expected to improve further due to wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants
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Cars equipped with air purifiers become latest draw for buyers In metros
Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Pune, which have been affected by higher levels of air pollution, are witnessing a strong demand for air purifiers
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Delhi pollution: Farm fires in Punjab, other states have to be stopped - SC
Delhi-NCR air pollution: The Supreme Court was informed that every endeavour was being made to bring farm fires under control.
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Punjab's Bathinda grapples with 'very poor' AQI due to stubble burning
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Bathinda on November 9 was 372, which is very poor.
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Despite sudden showers, Delhi continues to struggle with 'severe' AQI
Delhi air pollution today: Parts of Delhi saw some respite due to rain, but the city largely continues to struggle with an AQI of over 400
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LIVE: ICICI Bank gets nod to make ICICI Securities wholly-owned subsidiary
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Pollution rising, India Inc gets into action to help employees breathe easy
Response to rising AQI: Firms offer low-cost EV loans, install air purifiers, allow hybrid work
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Shinde to chair pollution review meeting; AQI drops in Mumbai after rain
The meeting is scheduled to be held at the chief minister's residence, Varsha Bungalow.
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