Page 5 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
No fuel for vehicles without valid PUCC from Dec 18 as Delhi tightens curbs
From Thursday, vehicles without a valid PUC certificate will not get fuel at petrol pumps in Delhi, as the government steps up action to curb pollution amid worsening air quality
 "No fuel for vehicles without valid PUCC from Dec 18 as Delhi tightens curbs")
Delhi air quality shows slight improvement, 10 stations record 'severe' AQI
Despite a slight dip in AQI, Delhi continues to grapple with dangerously high pollution levels, with dense smog reducing visibility across the city
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Crowd chants 'AQI AQI' as CM Rekha Gupta welcomes Lionel Messi in Delhi
A video showing a section of the crowd chanting 'AQI', 'AQI' has gone viral on social media, prompting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to attack Gupta over the severe' pollution levels gripping the capital
 "Crowd chants 'AQI AQI' as CM Rekha Gupta welcomes Lionel Messi in Delhi")
Delhi chokes under severe smog as AQI touches 498, visibility drops
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, 27 monitoring stations across the city recorded "severe" air quality, while 12 stations reported "very poor" levels
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Bhupender Yadav reviews air pollution action plans as Delhi-NCR AQI worsens
Delhi remained under dense smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index settling at 498, placing it in the 'severe' category
 "Bhupender Yadav reviews air pollution action plans as Delhi-NCR AQI worsens")
Singapore High Commission issues advisory as Delhi-NCR enforces Grap-IV
As Delhi's air quality turned severe and Grap-IV was imposed, the Singapore High Commission asked its nationals to follow local advisories and limit outdoor activity
Delhi pollution crisis: HC advises lawyers to avail hybrid mode for hearing
Presently, the high court functions through a hybrid mode where proceedings are conducted through both physical and virtual modes
 "Delhi pollution crisis: HC advises lawyers to avail hybrid mode for hearing")
Delhi wakes up to dense fog as AQI stays 'severe', flights disrupted
Visibility dropped sharply as dense fog and toxic air gripped Delhi, with AQI nearing 500. GRAP-IV curbs were enforced as flights, traffic and court hearings were affected
 "Delhi wakes up to dense fog as AQI stays 'severe', flights disrupted")
Mumbai's Bandra covered in haze as AQI hits 'moderate' level of 154
In other parts of Mumbai, AQI was recorded at Chembur (182), Kurla (126), Chakala-Andheri East-IITM (114), Mazgaon (91), Malad West (51), Ghatkopar (161) and Worli (106)
 "Mumbai's Bandra covered in haze as AQI hits 'moderate' level of 154")
Delhi wakes up to severe smog as AQI nears 500; Grap-IV curbs enforced
Delhi wakes to severe smog with AQI near 500, prompting Stage-IV Grap curbs. Transport, industrial emissions worsen pollution, schools switch to hybrid mode, and strict vehicle restrictions applied
 "Delhi wakes up to severe smog as AQI nears 500; Grap-IV curbs enforced")
Delhi-NCR invokes Grap Stage-IV curbs amid sharp dip in air quality
Under this stage, the entry of trucks into Delhi is stopped, except those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services
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Delhi covered in dense smog as multiple areas record 'severe' AQI
Persistent fog and low winds trap pollutants as winter sets in, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life across the capital
 "Delhi covered in dense smog as multiple areas record 'severe' AQI")
Explained: How India handles pollution and what WHO air guidelines say
The government says India sets its own air quality standards and does not follow WHO guidelines; cities are ranked under NCAP, with top performers rewarded annually
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Smog blankets Delhi as air quality worsens, 28 stations see 'very poor' AQI
Smog remained widespread across Delhi and NCR, with Jahangirpuri, Anand Vihar, Rohini, and NSIT Dwarka among the worst-hit hotspots
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India sets own air standards, WHO guidelines not binding, says govt
Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh said India has already notified its National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 12 pollutants to protect public health and environmental quality
 "India sets own air standards, WHO guidelines not binding, says govt")
Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' again as cold wave tightens grip
After a brief respite, Delhi's air quality dipped again on Thursday, with at least 10 stations recording AQIs above 300. Rising pollution and falling temperatures are worsening citizens' discomfort
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Delhi air remains toxic as AQI stays poor; winter cold worsens smog
NSIT, Dwarka, and Bawana recorded the worst air quality on Wednesday, though Aya Nagar, IGI Airport T3, and Mandir Marg recorded AQI in the 'moderate' category
 "Delhi air remains toxic as AQI stays poor; winter cold worsens smog")
Delhi air quality improves slightly, overall AQI in 'poor' category today
Seventeen of the city's 39 monitoring stations still recorded AQI levels above 300, but most showed signs of improvement compared with last week
 "Delhi air quality improves slightly, overall AQI in 'poor' category today")
Drop in AQI levels across India lead to rise in respiratory drugs sales
Winter triggered ailments no longer just a seasonal fluctuation but an escalating public health trigger due to air pollution, say experts
 "Drop in AQI levels across India lead to rise in respiratory drugs sales")
Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor'; CM criticises anti-pollution protests
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticised recent protests over air pollution, questioning why similar demonstrations were absent during previous administrations
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