Page 5 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi air quality slips into 'severe' category amid dense fog and cold wave
Calm winds and dense fog trap pollutants as seven monitoring stations record 'severe' AQI and 24 of 39 in 'very poor' category
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Fog blankets Delhi as air quality slips to 'very poor' again; AQI at 305
Delhi's air quality deteriorated a day after Christmas, with 24 out of 39 monitoring stations reporting very poor AQI as fog returned to the national capital
 "Fog blankets Delhi as air quality slips to 'very poor' again; AQI at 305")
Delhi breathes easier on Christmas as AQI dips below 300 after two weeks
On December 25, the AQI improved to 220, helped by strong winds, though forecasts warn of possible deterioration ahead
 "Delhi breathes easier on Christmas as AQI dips below 300 after two weeks")
'I get infections in Delhi': Gadkari says transport causes 40% of pollution
Amid hazardous air quality in Delhi, Nitin Gadkari acknowledges the transport sector's 40% contribution to pollution, saying he develops infections after short stays in the capital
 "'I get infections in Delhi': Gadkari says transport causes 40% of pollution")
'Reduce GST on air purifiers': Delhi HC raps Centre over pollution crisis
The Delhi High Court criticised the Centre over its failure to tackle the city's air pollution and asked it to consider cutting the 18 per cent GST on air purifiers to provide relief to citizens
Delhi's AQI improves to 349; govt announces fresh measures for pollution
Thick smog continues to engulf Delhi and adjoining regions. Govt unveils pollution control measures, including water body revival and DTC reforms
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'11 years of neglect': Delhi L-G blames Kejriwal, AAP for pollution crisis
According to Delhi L-G VK Saxena, the 10-month-old BJP government is 'trying to do everything possible' to undo the 'wrongs' of the previous AAP government
 "'11 years of neglect': Delhi L-G blames Kejriwal, AAP for pollution crisis")
Should keep politics aside and work: Robert Vadra on Delhi Air Pollution
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded in the 'hazardous' category on Tuesday morning, significantly impacting visibility and daily life
 "Should keep politics aside and work: Robert Vadra on Delhi Air Pollution")
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
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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
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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
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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
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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