Page 5 - Air Quality Index

Pakistan's Lahore chokes as toxic smog makes it world's most polluted city

Dawn reported that several monitoring stations recorded air quality levels in the 'hazardous' category, with some areas facing emergency conditions

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' as govt seeks cloud seeding trial

The capital's AQI today morning was 305 with haze and cloudy skies, as authorities prepare for the first cloud seeding experiment to trigger artificial rain and reduce air pollution

Missing AQI data may have hidden Delhi's 'severe' Diwali pollution spike

This Diwali brought a shocking lapse to Delhi's pollution story: 173 hours of air quality readings vanished from across 31 monitoring stations, with 163 hours lost during peak pollution

As Delhi-NCR grapples with rising pollution, air purifier sales spike

Electronics retailers report a sharp rise in footfalls and bulk buying as consumers rush to brands like Philips, Dyson and Eureka Forbes amid worsening air quality

Delhi's air quality 'poor'; minimum temperature lowest for Oct in 2 years

Delhi's air quality improved to the "poor" category on Sunday after remaining "very poor" during the day, while the minimum temperature settled at 15.8 degrees Celsius -- the lowest recorded in October in the last two years. The city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 292, compared to 324 in the morning. However, Anand Vihar recorded "severe" air quality with an AQI of 421. As many as 29 monitoring stations across the city reported "very poor" air quality with AQI readings above 300, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data on the Sameer app. According to the CPCB, 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". The minimum temperature was 1.4 notches below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In October 2023, the minimum temperature dipped to 15.9 degrees Celsius and had settled at 17.4 degrees Celsius in the

Lahore tops world's pollution chart as overall AQI hits hazardous 412

Environmental experts have urged residents to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity, particularly in the morning and evening, and to wear masks when outside

Delhi chokes as AQI hits 'very poor', govt eyes cloud seeding solution

As per CPCB, AQI in Lodhi Road is recorded at 287 in the 'very poor' category, and at India Gate and the surrounding areas, it was recorded at 325 in the same category

3 in 4 Delhi-NCR residents say pollution harming health already: Survey

A LocalCircles survey finds 42 per cent of people in Delhi-NCR report sore throat or cough, while 25 per cent have family members with burning eyes or headaches from pollution

Delhi AQI improves slightly but in 'poor' category; respiratory cases rise

Doctors urge vulnerable individuals should avoid outdoor exposure, wear N95 masks, and continue their prescribed medications

Delhi-NCR air quality slightly improves but remains 'very poor' at 292

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had imposed Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region with immediate effect

Luxe breathes easy: Clean air homes are in demand amid rising air pollution

Premiums rise as AQI-assured homes attract eco-conscious buyers

Respiratory issues, pregnancy complications surge in Kolkata post Diwali

Hospitals across Kolkata have reported a significant rise in respiratory illnesses among people and complications among pregnant women and IVF patients after Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations, with doctors attributing the surge to heightened air and noise pollution caused by bursting of firecrackers. Pulmonologists and gynaecologists observed an uptick in both outpatient and inpatient visits between October 20 and 22, with pollution levels soaring well beyond safe limits. Several medical professionals warned of serious health risks for vulnerable groups, including those with pre-existing respiratory conditions and expecting mothers. Dr Mrinmoy Mitra, senior consultant pulmonologist at ILS Hospital, Dumdum, reported a 10-15 per cent increase in hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses and a 20 per cent rise in OPD visits during the festive period. "Most patients came in with aggravated asthma, AECOPD, chest tightness, wheezing, and nasal blockage. Diwali smoke and firecracker .

Taking stock: Delhi's air stays toxic for a second consecutive day

The region has witnessed a spike in air pollution levels following incessant cracker burning on Diwali night (October 20).

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' 2 days after Diwali, other metros fare better

Delhi's AQI was recorded at 335 as of 9 am on Wednesday, placing it in the 'very poor' zone, according to the data by Central Pollution Control Board

Hospitals see spike in respiratory cases; air pollution may worsen in NCR

Delhi-NCR hospitals report a sharp spike in breathing-related cases as air quality turns 'severe' after Diwali; doctors expect numbers to rise in coming days

Diwali night fireworks send PM2.5 levels skyrocketing in Delhi-NCR

Delhi's air quality sank into the 'very poor' category post-Diwali, with PM2.5 touching a five-year high of 488 µg/m³; cracker smoke and calm winds blamed for the spike

Air pollution alert: What to do immediately when AQI turns unhealthy

As air quality plummets across cities, doctors warn of rising respiratory and heart risks. Here's how to protect yourself immediately from pollution-related cough, fatigue, and long-term health damage

Delhi wakes up to toxic skies after Diwali, 36 of 38 zones in red

While most areas in the national capital recorded AQI levels above 300, several localities, including Greater Kailash and Patel Nagar, breached the 500 mark

Delhi records minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, AQI rises to 284

Delhi on Sunday recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, 2.2 notches above the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Relative humidity stood at 71 per cent at 8.30 am. The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 33 degrees Celsius. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category, with a reading of 284 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'. Out of the 38 monitoring stations in Delhi, 12 reported air quality in the 'very poor' category. Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 430. Wazirpur recorded an AQI of 364, Vivek Vihar 351, Dwarka 335, RK Puram 323, Siri Fort, Dilshad Garden and Jahangirpuri 318, Punjabi Bagh 313, Nehru Nagar 310, Ashok Vihar 305 and Bawana 304, CPCB

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' ahead of Diwali, temperatures dips

The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 19.6 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Relative humidity was recorded at 87 per cent at 8.30 am. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. The weather department has forecast mist and fog on Saturday and Sunday. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category, with a reading of 252 at 9 am, Central Pollution Control Board data showed. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.