Page 67 - Air Pollution

SC asks Centre, states to continue with measures to curb Delhi pollution

The Supreme Court said preventive actions are needed in anticipation to curb pollution even as it wondered what signals are being sent to the world

Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor' category, AQI drops to 280

The air quality significantly improved from the "very poor" to the "poor" category on Wednesday for the first time in the last 10 days, as per the System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR).The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 280 today.Several areas in the national capital including ITO, Lodhi Road, and Mathura Road recorded air quality in "very poor" air with an AQI of 333, 303, and 346 while the AQI at Anand Vihar and Jahangirpuri were in the "severe" category with an AQI 422 and 436 respectively.As per the SAFAR, the PM 10 levels were recorded at 58 in the 'satisfactory' category and PM 2.5 levels were recorded at 38 in the 'satisfactory' category.The air pollution level in the National Capital Region (NCR) fluctuated between "very poor" and "poor". Gurugram and Noida recorded AQI of 283 and 303 in the "poor" and "very poor" categories on Wednesday morning.According to the SAFAR bulletin, from November 27 onwards local surface winds are ...

Public participation key to achieving cleaner air for all: Minister

The National Clean Air Programme has been launched by the Centre as a long-term, time-bound, national level strategy to tackle the air pollution problem across the country in a comprehensive manner.

Group of parents write to Delhi LG seeking reopening of schools

The Delhi government had on November 13 announced closure of schools and other educational institutions in view of the deteriorating air quality

Favourable winds give Delhi its best air quality in 22 days with AQI at 290

Delhi's air quality improved from "very poor" to "poor" and the air quality index read 290 on Tuesday with favourable wind speed, up to 25 kmph, aiding dispersion of pollutants over the last two days

Pollution woes: 30% of Gurugram patients suffer from lung infection

Amid worsening levels of air pollution, the hospitals here have registered a 30% increase in patients with respiratory ailments

How air cooling technologies are making rising global temperature worse

Air conditioners and refrigerators use hydrofluorocarbons, which heat up the earth.

Delhi air improves slightly but still toxic as ban on construction lifted

The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 315 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Fields of fire: Haryana sees big jump in stubble burning cases

Focus on farmers' protests, upcoming polls have diluted state's drive against the practice

Delhi govt lifts ban on construction; to decide on schools reopening

The Delhi government has lifted the ban on construction and demolition activities in view of an improvement in the air quality and inconvenience caused to workers, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said

Delhi govt lifts ban on construction and demolition activities: Gopal Rai

Rai also said the government will take a call on the reopening of schools, colleges and other educational institutions and work-from-home for government staff during a review meeting on Wednesday

Noida air in 'severe' category with AQI at 414, Gurugram 'very poor'

The air quality in Noida was recorded in the 'severe' category on Monday with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 414, as per the System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR).According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), other nearby areas stood at - Faridabad (334), Ghaziabad (320), Greater Noida (221) and Gurgaon (353).Meanwhile, the air quality in the national capital continues to remain in the 'very poor' category with an overall AQI at 352.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'.

Delhi air 'very poor' as ban on entry of trucks, WFH extended till Nov 26

The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 352 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Air pollution: Delhi extends ban on entry of trucks, WFH for govt staff

According to the directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), schools and colleges will remain closed till further orders, he said.

Gusty winds bring visible improvement in air quality; Rai to review curbs

Strong surface winds swept through Delhi on Sunday, bringing about a visible improvement in the air quality

Gopal Rai to hold meeting to review restrictions in Delhi due to pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will Monday hold a high-level meeting with senior officers to review the restrictions imposed in the Delhi to combat pollution

Delhi air quality 'very poor' as fog reduces visibility in some areas

The air quality in the national capital was recorded under the 'very poor' category on Sunday

Delhi's air quality 'very poor', likely to improve from Sunday

Authorities said the AQI is likely to improve significantly from Sunday owing to relatively strong winds

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI increases to 355

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the 'very poor' category for the seventh consecutive day on Saturday, as per the System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR).The overall Air Quality Index increased from 332 on Friday to 355 today.Meanwhile, announcing emergency measures to reduce pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that there will be 100 per cent work from home for the government departments till November 21.Construction and demolition work has also been banned till November 21 in Delhi, while schools and other educational institutes will remain closed in the national capital until further orders, Rai informed.Addressing the media after a high-level meeting for strict implementation of the suggestions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Rai said, "We have given instructions for a ban on the entry of all vehicles in Delhi, except those involved in essential services. The police department and the ...

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor'; minimum temp 10.9 degrees Celsius

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Friday with AQI in the evening being recorded at 381, data from the CPCB showed.