Page 29 - Air Quality

Delhi air quality improves as high-speed wind blows away pollutants

The air quality index in the national capital dropped from 365 at 9.45 am to 309 at 9 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

Delhi's air quality dips to 'severe' levels, likely to worsen on Wednesday

The air quality monitor predicted the pollution levels in Delhi-NCR are expected to enter the "severe-plus" or "emergency" category today

Delhi pollution: No decision yet on extending odd-even scheme beyond Nov 15

The anti-pollution measure kicked in on November 4 and is scheduled to end on November 15, if not extended by the Delhi government

Delhi-NCR continues to breathe toxic air, pollution nears 'emergency' zone

In NCR, Ghaziabad (467), Greater Noida (462), Gurgaon (447), Faridabad (446) and Noida (470) also reeled under the toxic smog

Final call on extending odd-even scheme will be taken on Monday: Kejriwal

The road-rationing scheme, rolled out on November 4, ends on Friday

Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains in 'poor' category, may get worse

The concentration of particlate matter (PM) 2.5 was at 96 while the PM10 level was recorded at 154

Delhi pollution: AQI inches closer to 'severe', relief likely on Saturday

Experts said the situation is likely to worsen in the next 24 hours, while some relief is expected on Saturday

Solutions to pollution need political will

How long does it take before an obvious problem becomes an issue that politicians of every hue are prepared to grapple with?

Caring about air

There is a larger question here about health and politics that we must engage with

Air quality in Delhi-NCR turns 'very poor', likely to worsen on Friday

The national capital's air quality index (AQI) was 312 at 7 am on Thursday, up from 304 at 4 pm on Wednesday

Air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to decline as wind speed comes down

Calm winds and low ventilation index are predicted for the next two days and the condition is conducive for the sudden accumulation of pollutants in the Delhi region

The sky is clear now, there is no need of odd-even scheme: Kejriwal

The Delhi government brought the scheme into effect from November 4 as the city's air quality plunged into the "severe" category

Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', bringing relief after weeks

The air quality in Delhi-NCR is expected to remain in the 'moderate' and 'poor' categories for the next two days.

Winds bring some relief but air quality remains 'very poor' in Delhi-NCR

The air quality in Noida significantly improved but remained in the 'poor' category

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution could enter 'emergency' zone on Nov 13

A dip in wind speed and temperature makes the air cold and denser, leading to accumulation of pollutants, said head of the India Meteorological Department's regional weather forecasting centre

Delhi continues to struggle for clean air as AQI slips to 'very poor'

The city recorded a decline in the pollution levels on Saturday and Sunday with the air quality moving from the 'very poor' to 'poor' category owing to favourable wind speed

Air pollution: Stop stubble burning immediately, says Delhi minister

Gahlot also said distribution of machinery to farmers, for in-situ stubble management, should be expedited to ensure that this problem does not recur.

Air pollution: Best air purifiers and masks that can help you breathe easy

Business Standard lists five anti-pollution gears that may be most efficient during poor and hazardous air quality in your city

Air pollution: Need to buy air purifier? Here's how to pick the right one

Here are the factors that you should consider before zeroing in on an air purifier to buy

Don't blame farmers for air pollution, set up rice bio-parks: Swaminathan

In South India, stubble is not burnt as there is economic value as animal feed, he said sharing he had been pointing out for years many economic usage of rice straw.