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Page 51 - Air Quality Index

Many people not fully aware of odd-even scheme, say Delhi residents

The Odd-Even scheme, an initiative of the Delhi government, will be in force till November 15

Many people not fully aware of odd-even scheme, say Delhi residents
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 7:58 PM IST

SC pulls up state govts for bad Delhi air, says stubble burning must stop

Justice Arun Mishra further remarked that people were not safe inside their own houses and it was unacceptable in a civilised country

SC pulls up state govts for bad Delhi air, says stubble burning must stop
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 6:00 PM IST

Delhi pollution: Odd-even scheme starts as AQI hits 708, schools shut

In the National Capital Region (NCR), Noida (720) and Gurugram (833), also breathed extremely polluted air

Delhi pollution: Odd-even scheme starts as AQI hits 708, schools shut
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 2:09 PM IST

NHAI fined over Rs 6 cr for causing air pollution via construction in UP

The authority has also been instructed to sprinkle water wherever construction work is being undertaken around Agra, they said

NHAI fined over Rs 6 cr for causing air pollution via construction in UP
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:51 PM IST

It's public health emergency in Delhi but hardly a solution in sight

The share of stubble burning from the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana in Delhi's pollution rose to 46% on Friday, the highest this year

It's public health emergency in Delhi but hardly a solution in sight
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:51 PM IST

Air quality turns 'severe' in Delhi-NCR; public health emergency declared

The EPCA asked implementing agencies to take immediate stringent action to stop stubble-burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana

Air quality turns 'severe' in Delhi-NCR; public health emergency declared
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:51 PM IST

'Hazardous' pollution levels choke Delhi, schools closed till Nov 5

Earlier in the day, the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority declared a public health emergency stating that the air quality in Delhi NCR is now at Severe+ level

'Hazardous' pollution levels choke Delhi, schools closed till Nov 5
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:51 PM IST

Delhi sees haze-filled Friday morning, air quality in 'severe' zone at 425

At 6:30 am, Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) was 425, according to SAFAR India. Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad too recorded 'severe' overall air quality

Delhi sees haze-filled Friday morning, air quality in 'severe' zone at 425
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:51 PM IST

Life expectancy in Gangetic Plain down 7 years over poor air quality: Study

From 1998-2016, the Indo-Gangetic Plain region experienced particulate pollution that was about twice as high as the rest of the country

Life expectancy in Gangetic Plain down 7 years over poor air quality: Study
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:50 PM IST

With toxic haze lingering, Delhi air quality still in 'severe' category

Anand Vihar continued to be the most-polluted area with an AQI of 466, followed by Wazirpur with an AQI of 453.

With toxic haze lingering, Delhi air quality still in 'severe' category
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:50 PM IST

Unsatisfactory progress

Air quality in the capital remains unhealthy

Unsatisfactory progress
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:50 PM IST

Bad air quality may force Indian cricketers to hit the gym before Delhi T20

Team India is set to arrive on October 31 and have two training sessions planned. Both the sessions on November 1 and 2 are from 2 pm to 5 pm But it could turn into optional sessions

Bad air quality may force Indian cricketers to hit the gym before Delhi T20
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST

Greens urge BCCI to shift IND vs BAN T20 as Delhi air quality deteriorates

The rapid spike in the pollution level after Diwali has become a cause for concern ahead of the international match at Feroz Shah Kotla Ground on November 3.

Greens urge BCCI to shift IND vs BAN T20 as Delhi air quality deteriorates
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST

Nasa images show increased stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana: Delhi govt

Wind direction shows stubble plume could increase from Punjab and Haryana, and Delhi facing adverse air quality despite the cleanest Diwali night in the last many years, says Delhi govt

Nasa images show increased stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana: Delhi govt
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST

Delhi air quality plunged to 'severe' in many parts this afternoon: SAFAR

At 12.30 pm, the city's overall air quality index was 390 -- marginally better than Monday's high of 397 at 8 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

Delhi air quality plunged to 'severe' in many parts this afternoon: SAFAR
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST

Delhi air quality 'very poor' after Diwali, but not as bad as last year

The city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 368, a huge improvement over last year when it touched as high as 642, according to data from CPCB and DPCC

Delhi air quality 'very poor' after Diwali, but not as bad as last year
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST

Delhi air quality after Diwali: Very poor but better than last three yrs

Delhi sprung a surprise with air quality sensors recording only a marginal increase in pollution levels even though people continued bursting crackers until late on Sunday night

Delhi air quality after Diwali: Very poor but better than last three yrs
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST

Not the first time: Days before Diwali, Delhi air quality worst this season

The city's overall air quality index (AQI) fluctuated between 315 and 284 on Friday, while it was 311 on Thursday evening

Not the first time: Days before Diwali, Delhi air quality worst this season
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' from 'very poor' with AQI at 128

SAFAR predicts marginal improvement in air quality during the evening on Saturday

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' from 'very poor' with AQI at 128
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST

Delhi's air quality improves a bit, but still at 'very poor' levels

SAFAR has predicted a marginal improvement in air quality for the rest of the day

Delhi's air quality improves a bit, but still at 'very poor' levels
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST