Page 3 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Farmers in Punjab recycle crop waste, aim to reduce worsening air pollution
Stubble burning every winter is a major contributor to New Delhi being one of the world's most polluted cities, with the smoke combining with vehicle exhaust, dust and remaining trapped in atmosphere
 "Farmers in Punjab recycle crop waste, aim to reduce worsening air pollution")
Delhi sees small AQI improvement but pollution stays in 'very poor' band
Delhi's air shows only marginal improvement as smog persists; Supreme Court prepares to review the worsening pollution crisis
 "Delhi sees small AQI improvement but pollution stays in 'very poor' band")
Winter smog grips Delhi, AQI stays 'severe' despite emergency measures
Delhi's air quality plunged into severe category as AQI levels crossed 400 at most stations, with winter conditions, dust, traffic and stubble burning worsening pollution despite curbs
 "Winter smog grips Delhi, AQI stays 'severe' despite emergency measures")
Delhi chokes on toxic air as IMD issues cold-wave alerts across regions
In its latest attempt to curb extreme pollution levels, the Centre's air pollution mitigation body is considering installing dust sensors along major stretches of Delhi and adjoining NCR cities to mon
 "Delhi chokes on toxic air as IMD issues cold-wave alerts across regions")
No respite for Delhi residents as air quality remains in 'severe' category
Of the 38 monitoring stations in the city, 23 reported air quality in the severe category, while 13 were in the very poor range. Two stations recorded poor air quality
Is air pollution just a winter issue? These myths put your health at risk
From masks and plants to Diwali and ACs, pulmonologists break down the myths standing in the way of clean air and better health
 "Is air pollution just a winter issue? These myths put your health at risk")
Datanomics: Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis stuck in a toxic loop
Hundreds marched in Delhi against hazardous air as AQI crossed 600 in parts of the city. Activists allege data manipulation near monitoring sites amid slow clean-air fund use
 "Datanomics: Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis stuck in a toxic loop")
'Even masks not enough': SC asks lawyers to go virtual amid Delhi pollution
The Supreme Court called Delhi's air pollution 'very serious', urging lawyers to attend hearings virtually and warning that the toxic air could cause permanent health damage
 "'Even masks not enough': SC asks lawyers to go virtual amid Delhi pollution")
Delhi air quality remains 'severe' despite Grap III restrictions in force
27 of Delhi's 37 monitoring stations recorded AQI in the severe category on Thursday as toxic smog, stagnant winds, and winter inversion limited relief despite Grap Stage III restrictions
 "Delhi air quality remains 'severe' despite Grap III restrictions in force")
Centre directs states to set up chest clinics amid pollution surge
The Centre has asked all states and UTs to open chest clinics under the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health to tackle pollution-related illnesses during peak smog months
 "Centre directs states to set up chest clinics amid pollution surge")
Delhi air remains 'severe'; GRAP Stage III curbs imposed, schools go hybrid
AQI crosses 400 mark in 31 of 39 monitoring stations; construction activities restricted, BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles barred under new curbs
 "Delhi air remains 'severe'; GRAP Stage III curbs imposed, schools go hybrid")
Delhi schools till Class 5 to conduct classes in hybrid mode as AQI worsens
Earlier today, the Central government invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) after the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi rose to 425 and hovered in the "severe" category
 "Delhi schools till Class 5 to conduct classes in hybrid mode as AQI worsens")
Grap Stage III implemented in Delhi: Here's what will be restricted
Delhi's AQI climbed from 425 on Tuesday morning due to calm winds, stable weather, and poor dispersion, allowing pollutants to stay trapped near the surface
 "Grap Stage III implemented in Delhi: Here's what will be restricted")
Delhi air quality turns 'severe' with AQI at 442; Jahangirpuri worst hit
North and east Delhi's industrial belts continue to choke, with Jahangirpuri, Rohini, and Shahdara topping the city's pollution list, according to a hyperlocal study
What breathing air at AQI 50 feels like for your lungs and body, explained
AQI 50, a figure Delhiites can only dream of, still isn't pure air. Doctor explains how even at this level, your body works to counter invisible pollutants
 "What breathing air at AQI 50 feels like for your lungs and body, explained")
Doctors warn of surge in chest ailments due to air pollution in Delhi-NCR
According to a Chest Surgeon, people have resorted to the usage of Nebulisers, which help patients inhale medicine directly into their lungs
Delhi's air quality dips to 'very poor' as thick smog blankets city
Visibility remained low across several parts of the city, while residents reported eye irritation, sore throats, headaches, and respiratory discomfort
 "Delhi's air quality dips to 'very poor' as thick smog blankets city")
Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as smog blanket shows no sign of lift
Residents report health discomfort as pollution levels show no signs of easing, with AQI readings above 400 at multiple stations; GRAP Stage-II measures continue across Delhi-NCR
 "Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as smog blanket shows no sign of lift")
Delhi CM Gupta encourages use of public transport amid 'very poor' AQI
According to the Delhi Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Gupta encourages private institutions to prioritise work-from-home arrangements in light of the prevailing pollution situation
 "Delhi CM Gupta encourages use of public transport amid 'very poor' AQI")
Delhi enters 'red zone' as pollution crosses 400-mark, AQI turns severe
Several parts of the city recorded pollution levels in the 'severe' category. Monitoring stations reported an AQI of 404 at Alipur, 402 at ITO, 406 at Nehru Nagar
