Apexa Rai
Apexa Rai
On March 9, Delhi recorded an average AQI of 85, marking the lowest level in the last three years for the period from January 1 to March 15
The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 112 at 8 am on March 15, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
The day's forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 20.05 degrees Celsius and 35.88 degrees Celsius, respectively
Air Quality Index (AQI) was 249 at 8 am on March 12, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), remaining in the 'poor' category
Delhi recorded its hottest day of the year on March 12, with temperatures reaching 34.8 degrees Celsius, 6.4 degrees Celsius above the daily average
Delhi also remained the most polluted capital in the world, according to World Air Quality Report 2024 released by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir
A video surfaced on social media, showing the commotion in the Air India flight with passengers on-board crowding one section of the plane
The AQI across Delhi-NCR improved to 'moderate' or 'satisfactory' early Monday after experiencing 'poor' levels the previous night
The AQI is expected to remain in the 'moderate' category in the coming week, improving further after the rainfall on March 14, which might clear the pollutants from the air
Amid the warm conditions, strong surface winds travelling at speeds of 20-30 kmph are likely to prevail over the Indo-Gangetic Plains, including Delhi, on March 11 and 12
India Meteorological Department has predicted mainly clear skies for today, with mist expected to cover parts of the city during the evening hours
Delhi-NCR had seen a brief improvement in air quality due to strong winds dispersing pollutants, but the relief was short-lived
AQI was recorded at 172 at 8 am on March 7, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and remained in the 'moderate' category for the sixth day
The improved air quality is mainly due to better weather conditions, with strong winds and light rainfall, earlier this week, that helped to clear pollutants
Delhi recorded its hottest February night in 74 years, with temperatures settling at 19.5 degrees Celsius on February 27
The better air quality in Delhi-NCR is primarily due to improved weather conditions, with strong winds and light rainfall helping to clear the pollutants
Air quality across Delhi-NCR deteriorated, and remained in the 'poor' or 'moderate' range
For today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be 14.05 degrees Celsius and 28.99 degrees Celsius, respectively
With the revocation of Stage-II, curbs by CAQM, inter-state buses from NCR states are now permitted to enter Delhi
On being questioned about the monthly Rs 2,500 scheme for women, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said it would be implemented after the details had been finalised by the state government