Page 13 - Air Quality Index

Delhi braces for heatwave as temperature set to rise, AQI remains poor

The IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of 41 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 20 degrees Celsius for today

Delhi braces for warmer days as mercury set to rise, AQI turns 'poor'

Temperatures are likely to remain between 40 degrees Celsius and 42 degrees Celsius over the next few days

Manjinder Sirsa orders crackdown on polluters amid worsening air in Delhi

Amid rising air pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday directed authorities to identify and take action against highly polluting industries, institutions and construction sites. Chairing an emergency review meeting with senior officials of the Environment Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), he expressed concern over the rising Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. He issued strict instructions to officials to crack down on sources of pollution and ensure time-bound implementation of mitigation measures. Sirsa directed authorities to identify and take action against highly polluting industries, institutions, and construction sites, and suspend works at construction sites found violating dust control norms. According to a statement, the minister told officials to deploy water sprinklers and anti-smog guns at major construction sites and pollution hotspots. He also underlined the need for real-time air ..

IMD issues rain alert for Delhi today; temperature to rise, AQI improves

A 'yellow' alert has been issued for thunderstorms, lightning, and dust storms

IMD issues 'yellow' alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI remains 'moderate'

The IMD has forecast thunderstorms and rain for Sunday with a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius and minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius

Rain brings relief from heat in Delhi, air quality improves to 'moderate'

The IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies over parts of Delhi for Saturday, along with light rain, thunderstorms and winds with a speed of 40-50 kilometre per hour

Delhi weather update: Clear skies, rising temperature, AQI turns 'poor'

As temperatures rise, residents of Delhi and NCR are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe and hydrated, particularly during the peak afternoon hours

Air pollution levels across India well above global standards: WHO official

Strategies like LPG subsidies and a switch to cleaner cooking fuels could help India become a leader in meeting this challenge, says Dr Maria Neira, director of environment and health at WHO

Delhi to see heatwave conditions until April 18, AQI remains 'moderate'

Relief is expected after April 19, as a Western Disturbance is predicted to bring a 2-4 degree Celsius drop in daytime temperatures

6 air monitoring stations to be set up in Delhi; JNU, IGNOU among new sites

The Delhi government will set up six new air monitoring stations at key locations, including JNU, IGNOU and Delhi Cantt, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said. With this, the number of such stations will rise to 46. The move is part of the newly formed BJP government's strategy to expand its air monitoring infrastructure to ensure better preparedness to battle yearly smog and overall poor air quality. The stations will come up at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi Cantonment, Netaji Subhash University (West Campus), and the Commonwealth Games Sports Complex, Sirsa told PTI. "These new stations will help us track pollution patterns more accurately and guide our response with real-time data. The installation process is underway and we are targeting completion by June 30," the minister said. He said the government is addressing pollution at every level from large-scale industrial emissions to localised ...

Delhi sees pleasant weather, AQI improves; heatwave to return next week

India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the weather to remain pleasant in Delhi with very light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds

IMD issues 'yellow alert' for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi, AQI at 180

Pleasant weather is predicted for Delhi with very light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds of 30-40 km/h

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' for third day as heatwave intensifies

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 233 at 8 am on April 9, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), compared to 221 at the same time on Tuesday

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' category, AQI rises to 221

Air quality across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) deteriorated, falling into the 'poor' or 'moderate' category

Delhi AQI worsens to 'poor', IMD issues heatwave alert as mercury rises

Delhi's AQI hits 225, prompting Stage-I Grap curbs; IMD forecasts heatwave with yellow alert issued for April 8 and 9 amid rising temperatures

Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI drops to 194

Air quality across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) improved, falling in the 'satisfactory' or 'moderate' category

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as strong wind clears pollutants

Delhi's AQI improves to 'moderate' but Grap curbs remain as parts of NCR still record 'poor' air; heatwave looms, artificial rain trial planned to tackle pollution

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' as city records hottest day of season

Air quality across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) deteriorated, falling in the 'poor' category with the AQI at 215

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor'; CAQM enforces Grap Stage I curbs

On April 2, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in Delhi-NCR after the city's AQI entered the 'poor' category

Delhi air improves to 'moderate' category, AQI at 198 as temperature rises

As Delhi transitions into pre-monsoon weather, the city's AQI improves to the 'moderate' category, aided by clearer skies and favourable wind conditions across the NCR