Page 4 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Why men in Delhi breathe more toxic air than women, a five-year study finds
A five-year Delhi study finds men absorb up to 1.4 times more particulate pollution than women, mainly due to outdoor time and larger lung volumes, with walking and commutes sharply raising doses
 "Why men in Delhi breathe more toxic air than women, a five-year study finds")
Smog blankets Delhi as AQI crosses 400; IGI Airport issues advisory
Emissions and cold conditions push Delhi AQI above 400 at 29 stations; IGI airport issued passenger advisory as flights face delay and disruption due to reduced visibility
 "Smog blankets Delhi as AQI crosses 400; IGI Airport issues advisory")
Over 212K PUC certificates issued in 4 days in Delhi amid curbs: Sirsa
Speaking at a press conference, Sirsa noted that weather conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday as the impact of a western disturbance recedes
 "Over 212K PUC certificates issued in 4 days in Delhi amid curbs: Sirsa")
Pollution settles in when wind stops and emissions persist: Bhupender Yadav
Bhupendra Yadav said that air quality has shown improvement on several days, but adverse meteorological conditions during December continue to pose challenges
 "Pollution settles in when wind stops and emissions persist: Bhupender Yadav")
Delhi air quality stays 'severe' as dense fog and cold wave intensify
Dense fog and a cold wave worsen Delhi's already severe air quality, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas; limited visibility disrupts flights
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Delhi battles cold wave, dense fog as air quality remains 'very poor'
Delhi faces extreme air pollution as dense fog and a cold wave persist; AQI hits hazardous levels, with vehicular emissions and industry driving hazardous conditions
 "Delhi battles cold wave, dense fog as air quality remains 'very poor'")
Delhi's air on verge of severe; AQI at 398 as thick haze shrouds capital
Chandni Chowk reported the worst air quality, with an AQI reading of 464, in the 'severe plus' category
 "Delhi's air on verge of severe; AQI at 398 as thick haze shrouds capital")
Clean air draws tourists to Himachal hills as AQI worsens in Delhi-NCR
Experts from the Himachal Pradesh Environment Science and Climate Change Centre have also highlighted the stark contrast in air quality between the plains and the hill state
 "Clean air draws tourists to Himachal hills as AQI worsens in Delhi-NCR")
Delhi air quality worsens over weekend as all areas record AQI over 300
Dense fog and severe pollution continue to affect Delhi over the weekend, with 14 stations in the 'severe' category despite strict anti-pollution measures
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'No PUCC, No Fuel' rule: Over 3,700 vehicles challaned in Delhi in 24 hours
Delhi fined over 3,700 vehicles and turned back hundreds at border points within 24 hours as the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule came into force to curb pollution amid severe air quality
Hazardous air grips Delhi, several areas slip into severe AQI levels
Delhi's air quality remained hazardous with the AQI in the very poor category. Several locations slipped into severe levels as Grap Stage IV curbs took effect amid dense fog and cold wave conditions
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Delhi pollution crisis: No fuel without PUC as air quality continues to dip
Bans entry of non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-VI standards
 "Delhi pollution crisis: No fuel without PUC as air quality continues to dip")
Delhi air remains 'very poor' as non-BS VI private vehicles barred
GRAP Stage IV measures remain in force across Delhi-NCR as authorities bar non-BS VI private vehicles, enforce 'No PUC, No Fuel', tighten construction curbs and advise at least 50% work-from-home
 "Delhi air remains 'very poor' as non-BS VI private vehicles barred")
'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to be implemented in Delhi today amid worsening AQI
Delhi government's series of strict measures to deal with the air pollution crisis comes into effect today, as the city continues to grapple with severe air quality
 "'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to be implemented in Delhi today amid worsening AQI")
Supreme Court ends protection to BS-III, older vehicles in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has asked civic and highways authorities to examine suspending or relocating toll plazas at Delhi's borders to ease congestion and emissions amid very poor air quality
 "Supreme Court ends protection to BS-III, older vehicles in Delhi-NCR")
SC allows ban on 10-yr diesel, 15-yr petrol vehicles below BS-IV in Delhi
The clarification modifies the court's August 12 order, which had earlier barred coercive action against such vehicles in the National Capital Region
 "SC allows ban on 10-yr diesel, 15-yr petrol vehicles below BS-IV in Delhi")
Delhi offices to run at 50% capacity from Dec 18 amid pollution crisis
From December 18, all Delhi offices will run at 50 per cent capacity, with half staff working from home; essential services are exempt
BS-VI rule in Delhi explained: What it is and how to check your vehicle
BS emission standards are enforced to phase out high-polluting vehicles. Here's what BS-VI means, how it differs from older norms, and how to check your vehicle's category
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Delhi AQI remains 'very poor'; govt announces BS-VI vehicle rules
Delhi's air stays 'very poor' with AQI above 300 in several areas; govt enforces BS-VI vehicle rules, checks, and bans on construction vehicles to curb pollution
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Impossible to fix AQI in 9-10 months, says Delhi Environment Minister
Manjinder Singh Sirsa said air pollution posed a serious and immediate risk to children, but asserted that the current government was taking steps to bring the situation under control
 "Impossible to fix AQI in 9-10 months, says Delhi Environment Minister")