Page 63 - Air Pollution

Cannot compromise on pollution, will take action if air deteriorates: Rai

Drives against open burning of garbage, dust pollution and polluting vehicles will continue in the city, he added

Delhi air quality deteriorates further, slips to 'severe' category

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 425 --'severe'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air remains polluted, in 'very poor' category with AQI at 387

Delhi this morning was the world's top most polluted city with an AQI of 540, said iQair, a website that tracks air quality worldwide

Delhi air quality further deteriorates to 'very poor', AQI at 385

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 385 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Indoor air much safer than outside in Nov-Dec in Delhi-NCR: Study

A primary cause, the study has shown, is how meteorological factors play a key role in air pollution levels, especially in Delhi-NCR region

Delhi air slips to 'very poor' as ban on construction, trucks' entry lifted

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 316--'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

CAQM lifts curbs on construction work in Delhi-NCR, truck entry in capital

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday lifted the restrictions on construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR in view of an improvement in air quality and meteorological forecast. The central air quality panel had on Friday allowed authorities in Delhi-NCR to resume physical classes for students in classes 6 and above, colleges and other educational institutions with immediate effect. It had also said that physical classes for students up to class 5 can begin from December 27. "The CAQM considering the improvement in air quality and meteorological forecast allows the resumption of C&D activities in NCR and also the entry of trucks into Delhi with immediate effect," the panel tweeted on Monday.

Delhi air remains in poor category; panel likely to review construction ban

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was at 235 --'poor' category -- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Air quality in Delhi, Noida remains in 'poor' category, overall AQI at 290

With the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 290, the air quality in the national capital remains in the 'poor' category for the second consecutive day.According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 stood at 101 in the 'poor' and 181 in the 'moderate' category respectively.While the air quality in Noida remains in the 'poor' category, the air quality in Gurugram has slipped to the 'poor' category.The AQI in the NCR region - Noida and Gurugram stands at 293 and 225 respectively.As per the government agencies, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.After a review meeting earlier this week, the Delhi government has extended the ban on the entry of non-essential trucks in the national capital till further orders.However, the schools in the national capital reopened Delhi for classes 6 .

Air quality in Delhi slightly improves, moves to 'poor' category

The air quality in the national capital has improved to the 'poor' quality on Sunday with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 290.According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 stood at 117 in the 'poor' and 193 in the 'moderate' category respectively.Meanwhile, the air quality in the NCR region like Noida and Gurugram are in the 'poor' and 'very poor' category respectively.The AQI in Noida stands at 283, while AQI in Gurugram stands at 308.As per the government agencies, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.After a review meeting earlier this week, the Delhi government has extended the ban on the entry of non-essential trucks in the national capital till further orders.However, the schools in the national capital reopened Delhi for classes 6 onwards from Saturday after the ..

Delhi air remains 'very poor' as physical classes in schools resume

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was 303 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Ban on construction, demolition in Delhi-NCR stays as schools reopen

Stating that keeping in view the current air quality in Delhi-NCR, there is a need to exercise control on various sectors that significantly contribute to air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi NCR, and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has continued its ban on the construction and demolition (C&D) activities.

Better air quality in 96 cities in 2020 from 2019: Environment Ministry

The number of Indian cities showing better air quality increased to 96 in 2020 from 86 in 2019, the first National Apex Committee meeting of the National Clean Air Programme was told on Friday.

CAQM allows reopening of schools for classes 6 and above, colleges in Delhi

The commission said it received a large number of representations, arguing the "compelling necessity" to open the schools and educational institutions

Delhi air still 'very poor'; pollution likely to improve from tomorrow

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 337 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for fourth consecutive day

The city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) read 368 at 4 pm, up from 363 on Wednesday

SC directs air quality panel to find permanent solution for Delhi pollution

The Supreme Court directed Commission for Air Quality Management to invite suggestions of the public and experts about a permanent solution to the problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR

India has 9 of 10 most polluted cities, but few air quality monitors

Research shows that the number of air quality monitors in India per million people is lower than other highly populated countries. This prevents it from gauging the true extent of various pollutants

Delhi air remains 'very poor'; pollution likely to improve from Thursday

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 347 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality forecast agency SAFAR

Delhi's annual average NO2 level way beyond safe limit since 2013: Report

Delhi has not been able to meet the CPCB's annual average safe limit of nitrogen dioxide 40 micrograms per cubic metre since 2013, according to a new analysis by NCAP Tracker