Page 24 - Delhi Air Quality

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as authorities intervene

The AQI is expected to remain in the 'moderate' category in the coming week, improving further after the rainfall on March 14, which might clear the pollutants from the air

Delhi sees rising temperature, IMD predicts light rainfall on March 14

Amid the warm conditions, strong surface winds travelling at speeds of 20-30 kmph are likely to prevail over the Indo-Gangetic Plains, including Delhi, on March 11 and 12

Delhi braces for warmer days, IMD predicts clear skies, misty mornings

India Meteorological Department has predicted mainly clear skies for today, with mist expected to cover parts of the city during the evening hours

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor', Grap-I restrictions reinstated

Delhi-NCR had seen a brief improvement in air quality due to strong winds dispersing pollutants, but the relief was short-lived

Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' as strong winds clear pollutants

AQI was recorded at 172 at 8 am on March 7, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and remained in the 'moderate' category for the sixth day

Delhi weather update: Warmer day ahead as mercury nears 30 degree Celsius

The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 30 to 34 degrees Celsius from March 7- 12

Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' as winter returns with strong winds

The improved air quality is mainly due to better weather conditions, with strong winds and light rainfall, earlier this week, that helped to clear pollutants

Chilly days, strong winds back for Delhi, air quality remains moderate

Due to the strong surface winds caused by the western disturbance lying in Pakistan there has been drop in temperatures

Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI drops to 113

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

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 to see warm weather, strong winds as temperatures remain high

The minimum temperature is expected to drop to 14 degrees Celsius, while the maximum may reach 27 degrees Celsius

Delhi battles air pollution: Fuel ban, smog guns and electric vehicles

Delhi ramps up its fight against air pollution with a fuel ban for old vehicles, mandatory smog guns in high-rises, and a significant shift to electric public transport

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

High-rise buildings, complexes to mandatorily install anti-smog guns

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced that all high-rise buildings, hotels, commercial complexes, major establishments such as airports and construction sites must install anti-smog guns to curb air pollution levels. Stressing that Delhi has to put its house in order before seeking action from others, Sirsa directed all departments concerned to prepare a detailed roadmap to tackle pollution and sought data on the contribution of key sites, including Delhi Airport, to the city's air pollution. Chairing a high-level meeting with the officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Sirsa emphasised the need for stringent pollution control measures and said that if necessary, new laws would be introduced. Rising pollution was a major election issue in Delhi and the BJP had accused the previous AAP government of failing to check it. The MCD has been asked to provide a detailed list of existing and ...

Compensate construction workers affected by Grap even if no court order: SC

The Supreme Court directed Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to pay compensation to construction workers whenever they are affected by the closure of activities due to GRAP measures in Delhi-NCR even if there is no specific court order on it. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said compensation should be paid to affected workers using funds collected as labour cess. Anti-pollution measures under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are implemented based on average air quality in Delhi-NCR. The bench said, "As far as 2024 and 2025 are concerned we have issued directions to the state to pay compensation. We make it clear that hereafter whenever the construction activities are required to be closed due to implementation of GRAP measures, compensation shall be paid to the affected workers in terms of directions issued by this court dated 24th November 2021." "Even if there is no specific direction of the court to pay compensation, the NCR States shall pay compensation,"

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' following light rainfall

The better air quality in Delhi-NCR is primarily due to improved weather conditions, with strong winds and light rainfall helping to clear the pollutants

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

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' category, AQI rises to 218

As pollution levels declined, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on Grap revoked Stage-II curbs

Delhi's days grow warmer; rain to bring back cooler weather, predicts IMD

For today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be 14.05 degrees Celsius and 28.99 degrees Celsius, respectively