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Delhi's air quality remains in 'Poor' category: Is worst over for capital?

The neighbouring cities of Gurugram and Noida are now breathing easy as their air quality hovers in the "moderate" category, while Ghaziabad continues to struggle with poor air quality

Delhi's air in 'poor' category with AQI of 219, smog covers key NCR areas

Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 219, smog blanketed NCR; authorities scaled down pollution measures from Grap-IV to Grap-II

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Punjab, Haryana impose Rs 2.3 cr penalties on farmers for stubble burning

Punjab and Haryana have imposed fines exceeding Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 21 lakh respectively, on farmers for stubble burning in 2024, with more than 50 per cent of penalties collected

Delhi AQI reaches 186 as authorities ease Grap-III and IV pollution curbs

As the air quality improved to 'moderate' from 'poor,' it is expected that it will continue for the next two to three days as most areas in Delhi reported moderate air quality this morning

SC eases Grap restrictions in Delhi, moves to Stage II due to improved AQI

The top court said that if AQI goes above 350. Stage-III measures will have to be immediately implemented, and if AQI crosses 400 on a given day, Stage-IV measures will have to be re-introduced

Want clean air in Delhi? 5-star hotels turn air filtration into a 'service'

As Delhi battles high pollution levels, luxury hotels offer clean air through advanced filtration systems, turning guest rooms into spaces with AQI levels dramatically lower than the city's

Delhi's AQI improves to 161, pollution relief to continue for 2-3 days

Delhi's AQI came down to the 'moderate' category on Wednesday evening, with this period of relief expected to continue for the next two to three days

Delhi's average AQI remains 'poor' while a few areas improve to 'moderate'

Supreme Court upholds GRAP-IV restrictions amid concerns over enforcement

Delhi's Nov PM 2.5 level reaches highest monthly avg in 8 yrs despite Grap

Delhi's PM2.5 level in November reached its highest monthly average in eight years despite the implementation of GRAP measures, a recent report has revealed. A report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) highlighted that Delhi's PM2.5 concentration soared to an average of 249 micrograms per cubic metre in November -- the highest since 2017 -- despite enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and a decrease in stubble burning incidents. In November 2016, the average PM2.5 level was recorded at 254 micrograms per cubic metre, the highest November reading, followed by 249 micrograms per cubic metre this year. PM2.5 are fine particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less, about the width of a human hair. These are so small that these can penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream, posing significant health risks. A report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) highlighted that Delhi's PM2.5 concentration soared

Delhi's air in 'poor' category with AQI of 274; SC retains Grap-IV measures

Despite Delhi's AQI improving to 274, the Supreme Court said that it will retain Grap-IV restrictions, citing the need for a sustained downward trend in air pollution levels

Grap IV hardly enforced? SC questions Delhi govt on air pollution crisis

The Supreme Court emphasised the need for a 'downward trend' in air pollution levels in Delhi NCR before considering easing restrictions under Grap-IV

Delhi's air quality records 'poor' for second consecutive day with 273 AQI

National capital sees marginal improvement from 'very poor' levels, but monitoring stations reveal alarming hotspots exceeding AQI 300

Delhi's battle with poor air quality continues; Noida's AQI improves

While Delhi struggles, its neighbouring areas are showing slight improvement. The air quality in Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Noida was recorded in the 'poor' category

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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' as haze lingers, pollution levels surge

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with pollution levels surging across the city. Haze persists, and the AQI continues to hover above 300 in many areas

India faces CNG shortage, rising prices threaten clean air efforts in Delhi

India faces a severe CNG supply shortage, pushing prices up and threatening efforts to reduce air pollution in cities like Delhi. The rise in costs may shift consumers back to petrol and diesel

Delhiites continue to breathe in 'very poor' air as the AQI rises to 325

However, some areas reported an AQI of below 300 classifying the air quality as 'poor'

Delhi Grap-IV curbs flouted: Report cites construction at officials' houses

A report by Supreme Court-appointed commissioners reveals ongoing construction at officials' homes in Delhi and NCR, violating pollution curbs under Grap-IV

Delhi's air quality returns to a 'very poor' category with AQI at 303

Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains a concern, with several key areas in the national capital classified as 'very poor' and notable fluctuations in pollution levels