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Page 34 - Air Quality Index

Delhi's November AQI: With 3 days in 'severe' grade, 2022 better than 2021

Delhi-NCR has not recorded a single 'good' air quality day in the first two weeks of Nov in 5 years

Delhi's November AQI: With 3 days in 'severe' grade, 2022 better than 2021
Updated On : 16 Nov 2022 | 12:54 PM IST

Delhi pollution: Air quality in 'poor' category, likely to improve today

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the poor category on Wednesday morning but it is predicted to improve as favourable wind speed is likely during the day. The capital's average air quality index (AQI) stood at 262, worsening from 227 at 4 pm on Tuesday. It was 294 on Monday and 303 on Sunday. An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 13.2 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 28 degrees Celsius. Temperatures are predicted to drop due to winds blowing in from snow-clad mountains in the north. Delhi saw a significant improvement in the air quality over the last three days due to better wind speed and a sharp decline in farm fires in Punjab. According to data from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Punjab reported 141 farm fires on Tuesday and just four on Monday. A total of 2,467 incidents of stubble burning were reported in the agrarian sta

Delhi pollution: Air quality in 'poor' category, likely to improve today
Updated On : 16 Nov 2022 | 10:09 AM IST

Delhi: Air quality improves but still in 'poor' category; AQI at 221

NCR also witnessed some improvement in the air quality as Gurugram fell in the 'Moderate' category with an AQI of 162 and Delhi Airport (T3) recorded 'poor' quality air with an AQI of 218.

Delhi: Air quality improves but still in 'poor' category; AQI at 221
Updated On : 15 Nov 2022 | 9:09 AM IST

Air quality panel revokes Stage III of GRAP as Delhi pollution eases

On Monday Punjab reported only four incidents of residue burning as against 2,175 reported on Sunday

Air quality panel revokes Stage III of GRAP as Delhi pollution eases
Updated On : 14 Nov 2022 | 9:27 PM IST

In season of pollution, here is what your air purifier needs to do

The device must clean up particulate matter, allergens and ultra-fine dust particles

In season of pollution, here is what your air purifier needs to do
Updated On : 11 Nov 2022 | 5:18 PM IST

Thick layer of smog shrouds Delhi, AQI remains in 'very poor' category

A thick layer of smog has surrounded parts of the national capital on Friday morning as Delhi's air quality remained in the lower end of the 'very poor' category with an overall AQI of 324

Thick layer of smog shrouds Delhi, AQI remains in 'very poor' category
Updated On : 11 Nov 2022 | 11:35 AM IST

Delhi's air quality further improves, but still in 'very poor' category

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 303 on Thursday morning, while the PM 10 level was 195 or "moderate"

Delhi's air quality further improves, but still in 'very poor' category
Updated On : 10 Nov 2022 | 12:45 PM IST

Delhi pollution: AQI slides, still at 'lower end of very poor' category

A layer of smog stuck around Delhi's sky as the air quality in the national capital continue to remain in the 'very poor' category on Thursday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 303

Delhi pollution: AQI slides, still at 'lower end of very poor' category
Updated On : 10 Nov 2022 | 11:09 AM IST

80% of Delhi-NCR families suffering due to poisonous air, says report

The air quality in the national capital is constantly hovering between the 'very poor' to 'severe' categories, which is expected to worsen in the next four days

80% of Delhi-NCR families suffering due to poisonous air, says report
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 2:44 PM IST

Light rain likely in Delhi, air quality still in 'very poor' category

The air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday morning, even as the weatherman has forecast light rain or drizzle later in the day. The minimum temperature settled at 17.2 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, as per data shared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The capital's 24-hour average AQI stood at 348 on Tuesday morning around 9.15 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data. The AQI had worsened from 339 on Sunday to 354 on Monday. It was 381 on Saturday. 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 on Monday had recorded a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, the highest since 2008 for the month of November, meteorological data showed. While the maximum temperature was recorded four notches above the season's average

Light rain likely in Delhi, air quality still in 'very poor' category
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 11:03 AM IST

Layer of smog lingers in Delhi sky, AQI continues to remain very poor

The air quality in the national capital continues to remain in the 'very poor' category with an overall AQI of 321, according to SAFAR

Layer of smog lingers in Delhi sky, AQI continues to remain very poor
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 9:45 AM IST

As AQI improves slightly, Delhi govt to decide on lifting ban under GRAP

With the Air Quality Index in the national capital improving slightly to "very poor" category on Monday, the Delhi government is likely to review the ban imposed under the GRAP restriction

As AQI improves slightly, Delhi govt to decide on lifting ban under GRAP
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 12:58 PM IST

Delhi air quality recorded at 326, to deteriorate further: Forecast

Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital Delhi on Monday morning came down and stopped at a 'very poor' category, after continuing to slide from the 'severe' category

Delhi air quality recorded at 326, to deteriorate further: Forecast
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 8:59 AM IST

Severe policy lapse

Pollution control needs a holistic approach

Severe policy lapse
Updated On : 06 Nov 2022 | 11:11 PM IST

Air quality improves slightly in Delhi, GRAP Stage IV can be reviewed

After three consecutive days of air quality remaining into severe category, the quality Index improved slightly in the national capital city on Sunday morning

Air quality improves slightly in Delhi, GRAP Stage IV can be reviewed
Updated On : 06 Nov 2022 | 2:26 PM IST

Delhi under thick smog blanket, air quality remains severe for third day

In a slight improvement, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 431 on Saturday morning, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Delhi under thick smog blanket, air quality remains severe for third day
Updated On : 05 Nov 2022 | 11:37 AM IST

Delhi air pollution worst in the world on Friday, shows Swiss firm data

Delhi government has ordered WFH for 50 per cent of govt staffers, primary schools have been ordered shut

Delhi air pollution worst in the world on Friday, shows Swiss firm data
Updated On : 04 Nov 2022 | 11:01 PM IST

Delhi govt orders WFH for half its staff, primary schools to be shut

As capital chokes with air pollution, AAP takes responsibility for excessive stubble burning in the last few days

Delhi govt orders WFH for half its staff, primary schools to be shut
Updated On : 04 Nov 2022 | 10:11 PM IST

Delhi pollution: Why can't Punjab put out stubble fires if Haryana can?

Delhi's air quality index reached hazardous levels. Punjab's share in farm fires is maximum this time. So why has the govt failed in reining in the stubble burning in the state? Here's our report

Delhi pollution: Why can't Punjab put out stubble fires if Haryana can?
Updated On : 04 Nov 2022 | 12:40 PM IST

Scindia digs up Kejriwal's statements on stubble burning, says 'then do it'

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday took a swipe at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his past statements regarding the stubble burning leading to pollution in the national capital

Scindia digs up Kejriwal's statements on stubble burning, says 'then do it'
Updated On : 04 Nov 2022 | 12:02 PM IST