Page 5 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Pakistan's Lahore chokes as toxic smog makes it world's most polluted city
Dawn reported that several monitoring stations recorded air quality levels in the 'hazardous' category, with some areas facing emergency conditions
 "Pakistan's Lahore chokes as toxic smog makes it world's most polluted city")
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' as govt seeks cloud seeding trial
The capital's AQI today morning was 305 with haze and cloudy skies, as authorities prepare for the first cloud seeding experiment to trigger artificial rain and reduce air pollution
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' as govt seeks cloud seeding trial")
Missing AQI data may have hidden Delhi's 'severe' Diwali pollution spike
This Diwali brought a shocking lapse to Delhi's pollution story: 173 hours of air quality readings vanished from across 31 monitoring stations, with 163 hours lost during peak pollution
 "Missing AQI data may have hidden Delhi's 'severe' Diwali pollution spike")
As Delhi-NCR grapples with rising pollution, air purifier sales spike
Electronics retailers report a sharp rise in footfalls and bulk buying as consumers rush to brands like Philips, Dyson and Eureka Forbes amid worsening air quality
 "As Delhi-NCR grapples with rising pollution, air purifier sales spike")
Delhi's air quality 'poor'; minimum temperature lowest for Oct in 2 years
However, Anand Vihar recorded "severe" air quality with an AQI of 421. As many as 29 monitoring stations across the city reported "very poor" air quality with AQI readings above 300
 "Delhi's air quality 'poor'; minimum temperature lowest for Oct in 2 years")
Lahore tops world's pollution chart as overall AQI hits hazardous 412
Environmental experts have urged residents to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity, particularly in the morning and evening, and to wear masks when outside
 "Lahore tops world's pollution chart as overall AQI hits hazardous 412")
Delhi chokes as AQI hits 'very poor', govt eyes cloud seeding solution
As per CPCB, AQI in Lodhi Road is recorded at 287 in the 'very poor' category, and at India Gate and the surrounding areas, it was recorded at 325 in the same category
 "Delhi chokes as AQI hits 'very poor', govt eyes cloud seeding solution")
3 in 4 Delhi-NCR residents say pollution harming health already: Survey
A LocalCircles survey finds 42 per cent of people in Delhi-NCR report sore throat or cough, while 25 per cent have family members with burning eyes or headaches from pollution
Delhi AQI improves slightly but in 'poor' category; respiratory cases rise
Doctors urge vulnerable individuals should avoid outdoor exposure, wear N95 masks, and continue their prescribed medications
Delhi-NCR air quality slightly improves but remains 'very poor' at 292
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had imposed Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region with immediate effect
 "Delhi-NCR air quality slightly improves but remains 'very poor' at 292")
Luxe breathes easy: Clean air homes are in demand amid rising air pollution
Premiums rise as AQI-assured homes attract eco-conscious buyers
 "Luxe breathes easy: Clean air homes are in demand amid rising air pollution")
Respiratory issues, pregnancy complications surge in Kolkata post Diwali
Pulmonologists and gynaecologists observed an uptick in both outpatient and inpatient visits between October 20 and 22, with pollution levels soaring well beyond safe limits
Taking stock: Delhi's air stays toxic for a second consecutive day
The region has witnessed a spike in air pollution levels following incessant cracker burning on Diwali night (October 20).
 "Taking stock: Delhi's air stays toxic for a second consecutive day")
Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' 2 days after Diwali, other metros fare better
Delhi's AQI was recorded at 335 as of 9 am on Wednesday, placing it in the 'very poor' zone, according to the data by Central Pollution Control Board
 "Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' 2 days after Diwali, other metros fare better")
Hospitals see spike in respiratory cases; air pollution may worsen in NCR
Delhi-NCR hospitals report a sharp spike in breathing-related cases as air quality turns 'severe' after Diwali; doctors expect numbers to rise in coming days
 "Hospitals see spike in respiratory cases; air pollution may worsen in NCR")
Diwali night fireworks send PM2.5 levels skyrocketing in Delhi-NCR
AQI slips into 'very poor' category, early respite not expected
 "Diwali night fireworks send PM2.5 levels skyrocketing in Delhi-NCR")
Air pollution alert: What to do immediately when AQI turns unhealthy
As air quality plummets across cities, doctors warn of rising respiratory and heart risks. Here's how to protect yourself immediately from pollution-related cough, fatigue, and long-term health damage
Delhi wakes up to toxic skies after Diwali, 36 of 38 zones in red
While most areas in the national capital recorded AQI levels above 300, several localities, including Greater Kailash and Patel Nagar, breached the 500 mark
 "Delhi wakes up to toxic skies after Diwali, 36 of 38 zones in red")
Delhi records minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, AQI rises to 284
The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 33 degrees Celsius
 "Delhi records minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, AQI rises to 284")
Delhi air quality remains 'poor' ahead of Diwali, temperatures dips
The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius, the IMD said
 "Delhi air quality remains 'poor' ahead of Diwali, temperatures dips")
