Page 20 - Air Pollution

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' category, AQI rises to 218

As pollution levels declined, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on Grap revoked Stage-II curbs

Delhi AQI remains in 'moderate' category for 5th day, Grap Stage-II lifted

With the revocation of Stage-II, curbs by CAQM, inter-state buses from NCR states are now permitted to enter Delhi

Toxic air crisis: Over 60% fell sick in Punjab, Haryana & Delhi this winter

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to a hazardous 500 last November-well beyond safe limits-highlighting India's escalating struggle to combat air pollution

CAQM revokes Grap-2 curbs in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels improve

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Monday revoked the Stage 2 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following a dip in pollution levels due to favourable meteorological conditions. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 186 at 4 pm, significantly below the 300-mark that triggers Stage 2 restrictions. The India Meteorological Department and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology predict that the AQI will likely remain in the moderate to poor category. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas attributes the improved air quality to better mixing height, ventilation coefficient, and "much favourable conditions for dispersion of pollutants". With the revocation of Stage 2 curbs, inter-state buses from NCR states are now permitted to enter Delhi. During winters, the Delhi-NCR region enforces restrictions under GRAP, which categorizes air quality into four stages Stage I (Poor, AQI 201-300), Stage II (Very Poor, AQI ..

Delhi air quality dips to moderate as rainfall forecast brings relief

The CPCB classifies the air quality index into the following categories: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor) and 401-500 (severe)

Pollution surge in Delhi may drive up health insurance costs by 10-15%

To implement such a change, insurers must first submit evidence to Irdai demonstrating a direct correlation between toxic air and increased health insurance claims

Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' as light rainfall brings relief

Air quality improved across the natonal capital region (NCR) and remained in the 'satisfactory' or 'moderate' category, marking a relief for people, as the 24-hr average AQI remained at 160

Light rain improves Delhi's air quality, AQI remains in 'moderate' category

The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi predicts 'moderate' air quality from 20-21 February, with AQI levels expected to range from 'poor' to 'moderate' over the next six days

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category, AQI drops to 183

Unfavourable weather, including a partly cloudy sky and low wind speed, has worsened air quality in Delhi

Delhi air worsens to 'poor' days after seeing 'best' AQI in four months

The fall in air quality is possibly because of the unfavourable weather conditions like partly cloudy sky and lower wind speed

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' as AQI climbs to 262 after brief relief

According to the city's 24-hour average, the AQI in Gurugram was recorded in the 'poor' category at 214, while in Ghaziabad and Noida, it was in the 'moderate' category at 106 and 128, respectively

Delhi's air quality still 'moderate' as strong winds clear away pollutants

The 24-hour average AQI in Delhi stood at 131 on February 14, slightly better than 134 the day before - making it the best February air since 2022

Delhi's air quality best in four months, remains in 'moderate' category

Delhi saw its best air quality in four months on February 13 as strong winds helped improve the air quality from poor to moderate levels

Chhattisgarh partners with oil firms to set up pollution check units

PUCs at fuel stations will help people by offering checks at commonly visited places, ensuring compliance with emission norms and strengthening public health efforts

Change of Delhi govt doesn't ensure proactiveness to tackle pollution: SC

The tussle between the Centre and the Delhi government might have ended with the change in guard, but that does not mean they would be proactive in resolving the air pollution crisis, the Supreme Court on Thursday said. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing the issue of air pollution in Delhi in the M C Mehta case. Senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who is acting as amicus curiae, submitted she was relieved that Delhi and the Centre wouldn't be at loggerheads after the BJP was set to from government. She said half of the time was wasted in fighting and the issues remain unresolved. The bench then said in a lighter vein,"That's the practical aspect of it. They may not be fighting that does not mean they will be proactive." Additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati said she was optimistic that there would no confrontation. Bhati sought permission to ease GRAP-IV measures that are currently enforced in Delhi. The bench said it would consider the issue

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after three days of 'poor' AQI

After three days of 'poor' air quality, Delhi's AQI has now improved to the 'moderate' category. On Wednesday at 4 pm, the AQI in the national capital was recorded at 212

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' for third day as mercury keeps rising

AQI levels deteriorated after being in the 'moderate' category until February 9, it was 265 at 7 am on February 12, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

Smog, shallow fog likely in national capital after warm, sunny day

While afternoons are getting warmer, cooler spells in the mornings and nights provide some respite

Delhi air remains 'moderate' as cold conditions return for poll result day

Despite the improved air quality, Delhi continues to grapple with air pollution, making it India's 2nd most polluted city for the fourth consecutive month in January 2025

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as cold winds bring back chill

Minimum temperature also saw a sharp drop of over 3 degrees Celsius due to the northwesterly winds that reached upto 30 kmph in the afternoon