Page 6 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
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
 "Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor'; CM criticises anti-pollution protests")
Delhi's air stays 'very poor' as smog deepens, cold wave grips North India
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category as dense smog blanketed the city, while a cold wave swept through north India. Pollution levels surged, with several hotspots crossing the 300
 "Delhi's air stays 'very poor' as smog deepens, cold wave grips North India")
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', temperature drop adds to woes
Delhi-NCR continues to be under dense smog with 35 of 39 monitoring stations recording 'very poor' AQI. Temperatures have also hit the lowest so far this year
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', temperature drop adds to woes")
Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' as govt steps up anti-pollution drive
Government ramps up mist spray units, intensifies dust and debris control, and urges citizens to report pollution issues via the MCD-311 app for faster action
 "Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' as govt steps up anti-pollution drive")
Delhi air pollution toll: Over 200,000 emergency visits in past 3 years
Parliament data and an ICMR multi-city study show pollution spikes tracking a surge in Delhi breathing emergencies, with over 200,000 ER visits since 2022 and admissions rising
 "Delhi air pollution toll: Over 200,000 emergency visits in past 3 years")
Delhi AQI remains very poor as city braces for extreme cold, smoggy skies
Delhi's air quality remains very poor with most monitoring stations recording an air quality index (AQI) above 300
 "Delhi AQI remains very poor as city braces for extreme cold, smoggy skies")
Delhi air quality turn 'severe' as AQI crosses 400 across multiple hotspots
Delhi's air quality slips into severe levels again, with most areas under smog. AQI readings above 400 at key hotspots signal serious health risks, while forecasts show little relief
 "Delhi air quality turn 'severe' as AQI crosses 400 across multiple hotspots")
Toxic cocktail of pollution during early winter in Delhi-NCR: CSE
Despite a significantly lower contribution from farm fires this season, Delhi's air quality has still slipped into the very poor to severe, pointing to the impact of local pollution sources
 "Toxic cocktail of pollution during early winter in Delhi-NCR: CSE")
Delhi air stays 'very poor' as over 30 stations record AQI above 300
City records average AQI of 333; falling temperatures, and lower wind speed hinder dispersion of pollutants
 "Delhi air stays 'very poor' as over 30 stations record AQI above 300")
Mumbai enforces Grap-IV measures as AQI worsens: How it differs from Delhi
Mumbai enforces Grap-IV curbs as air quality worsens in several areas; construction, industries checked, flying squads deployed
 "Mumbai enforces Grap-IV measures as AQI worsens: How it differs from Delhi")
Air pollution: A four-point plan to help tackle the ever-growing menace
As a first step, the state, through the FCI or a new agency created for this purpose, should buy all the rice crop waste of North India at a remunerative price
 "Air pollution: A four-point plan to help tackle the ever-growing menace")
Delhi air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' levels, AQI crosses 300
Nehru Nagar in south Delhi recorded highest pollution levels among city neighbourhoods, with an AQI of 351. In contrast, NSIT Dwarka in southwest Delhi recorded 195, falling under 'moderate' category
Delhi-NCR records best Jan-Nov air quality in 8 years, excluding 2020
Officials said the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) continues to work with stakeholders across Delhi-NCR to enforce pollution control measures and improve air quality
 "Delhi-NCR records best Jan-Nov air quality in 8 years, excluding 2020")
A binding national plan is urgently needed to tackle air pollution
The key message from this 10-year study is that despite policy intervention and technological improvement, India's major cities continue to suffer major air-quality challenges
 "A binding national plan is urgently needed to tackle air pollution")
Delhi's Jan-Nov average AQI lowest since 2018, barring lockdown year: CAQM
The average AQI for the period this year was 187, compared to 201 in 2024, 190 in 2023, 199 in 2022, 197 in 2021, 172 in 2020, 203 in 2019 and 213 in 2018, the CAQM said in a statement
 "Delhi's Jan-Nov average AQI lowest since 2018, barring lockdown year: CAQM")
Road dust emerges as major pollutant in Delhi; 35 high-dust spots located
Out of the 321 stretches checked, 35 showed high levels of visible dust, 61 had moderate dust, 94 recorded low dust and 131 had no visible dust
 "Road dust emerges as major pollutant in Delhi; 35 high-dust spots located")
Congress unveils 10-point action plan to tackle Mumbai's air quality crisis
Former Maharashtra minister and Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad unveiled the document at Marine Drive along with other party leader
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After severe smog, Delhi's AQI slips to 'poor' but hotspots remain high
Shadipur recorded the highest pollution levels this morning at 336, followed by RK Puram at 308, both falling in the 'very poor' category
Delhi's AQI sees minor relief as winds improve, air remains 'very poor'
Meanwhile, Delhi continued to inhale 'unfit' air, with the average AQI recorded in the 'very poor' category for the 16th consecutive day
Delhi's air remains 'very poor' for 15th day despite slight improvement
City records average AQI of 338; more foggy, stagnant conditions expected to hinder pollution dispersion