Page 5 - Air Quality

Delhi's 'satisfactory' air was temporary, pollution crisis continues

Year after year, India cities are failing to breathe easily due to hazardous levels of pollutants

Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' for fourth day, AQI rises to 150

Delhi's 24-hour average AQI stood at 156 at 4 pm, which is 'moderate', but Ghaziabad's AQI worsened to 266, remaining in the 'poor' category

Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI rises to 148

Air quality across Delhi-NCR remained in the 'satisfactory' or 'moderate' category. Delhi's 24-hour average AQI stood at 145 at 4 pm on March 18

Delhi's AQI remains 'satisfactory' as CM takes measures against pollution

On March 9, Delhi recorded an average AQI of 85, marking the lowest level in the last three years for the period from January 1 to March 15

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Delhi records lowest AQI in three years, air quality now 'satisfactory'

The average AQI of Delhi for past 24 hours was at 85, at 4 pm on March 15. This was the first day of the year on which the AQI had managed to fall under the ambit of the 'Satisfactory' category.

Signalling improved air quality, Delhi's AQI drops to '85', best in 3 years

Delhi recorded an average AQI of 85, the lowest in the last three years for the period from 01st January to 15th March

Delhi's AQI remains 'moderate' as light rain predicted for the day

The IMD has predicted possibility of cloudy skies with light rain or drizzle towards night

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category, AQI drops to 162

Air quality across Delhi-NCR remained in the 'poor' or 'moderate' category. The averge AQI of Delhi for past 24 hours was at 228, at 4 pm on March 12.

Delhi's air quality worsens, remains 'poor' as residents hope for relief

Air Quality Index (AQI) was 249 at 8 am on March 12, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), remaining in the 'poor' category

India ranks fifth in polluted air globally in 2024, says IQAir report

Six of the world's ten most polluted cities are in India; the country marginally improved its position from number three in 2023

Delhi's air quality returns to 'poor' after a brief period of relief

Delhi also remained the most polluted capital in the world, according to World Air Quality Report 2024 released by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir

Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, Grap-I curbs lifted

Air quality has improved across Delhi-NCR due to rainfall over the past few days

Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category

In neighbouring cities, Gurugram recorded an AQI of 95, placing it in the 'satisfactory' category, while Noida and Ghaziabad reported AQI levels of 102 and 167, respectively

Delhi AQI dips to 132, remains moderate; air quality in NCR improves

In neighbouring cities, Gurugram recorded an AQI of 114, while Noida and Greater Noida reported AQIs of 90 and 60, respectively

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' for second day amid rainfall forecasts

Air quality across Delhi-NCR deteriorated, and remained in the 'poor' or 'moderate' range

CAQM revokes Grap-2 curbs in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels improve

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Monday revoked the Stage 2 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following a dip in pollution levels due to favourable meteorological conditions. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 186 at 4 pm, significantly below the 300-mark that triggers Stage 2 restrictions. The India Meteorological Department and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology predict that the AQI will likely remain in the moderate to poor category. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas attributes the improved air quality to better mixing height, ventilation coefficient, and "much favourable conditions for dispersion of pollutants". With the revocation of Stage 2 curbs, inter-state buses from NCR states are now permitted to enter Delhi. During winters, the Delhi-NCR region enforces restrictions under GRAP, which categorizes air quality into four stages Stage I (Poor, AQI 201-300), Stage II (Very Poor, AQI ..

Delhi air quality improves, remains moderate; Noida sees satisfactory AQI

According to the city's 24-hour average at 4 pm, the AQI in Gurugram also remained in the 'moderate' category at 129, whereas, in Ghaziabad, and Noida, it improved significantly

Delhi air remains 'moderate' after rainfall; will it turn 'poor' again?

Air quality across the National Capital Region (NCR) remained in the 'moderate' category, indicating a positive shift compared to previous days

Light rain improves Delhi's air quality, AQI remains in 'moderate' category

The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi predicts 'moderate' air quality from 20-21 February, with AQI levels expected to range from 'poor' to 'moderate' over the next six days