Page 26 - Delhi Air Quality

Change of Delhi govt doesn't ensure proactiveness to tackle pollution: SC

The tussle between the Centre and the Delhi government might have ended with the change in guard, but that does not mean they would be proactive in resolving the air pollution crisis, the Supreme Court on Thursday said. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing the issue of air pollution in Delhi in the M C Mehta case. Senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who is acting as amicus curiae, submitted she was relieved that Delhi and the Centre wouldn't be at loggerheads after the BJP was set to from government. She said half of the time was wasted in fighting and the issues remain unresolved. The bench then said in a lighter vein,"That's the practical aspect of it. They may not be fighting that does not mean they will be proactive." Additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati said she was optimistic that there would no confrontation. Bhati sought permission to ease GRAP-IV measures that are currently enforced in Delhi. The bench said it would consider the issue

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after three days of 'poor' AQI

After three days of 'poor' air quality, Delhi's AQI has now improved to the 'moderate' category. On Wednesday at 4 pm, the AQI in the national capital was recorded at 212

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' for third day as mercury keeps rising

AQI levels deteriorated after being in the 'moderate' category until February 9, it was 265 at 7 am on February 12, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

Delhi wakes up to warm weather as mercury rises, strong winds likely ahead

Temperature fluctuations are likely to continue nationwide over the next few days

Clear skies, cold morning and warmer afternoon expected in Delhi today

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the day's forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 16.76 degrees Celsius and 28.58 degrees Celsius

Delhi air quality dips to 'poor', AQI at 282; Noida, Ghaziabad see relief

On Monday, the AQI was recorded at 258 at 8 am and dipped further to 271 at around 4 pm

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' again as days turn warmer

The six-day forecast suggests that the AQI will fluctuate between 'poor' and 'moderate' in the coming days

Delhi's AQI stays 'moderate' for 4th day; Ghaziabad sees satisfactory air

The AQI in the neighbouring regions of Delhi has also improved significantly

Delhi air remains 'moderate' as cold conditions return for poll result day

Despite the improved air quality, Delhi continues to grapple with air pollution, making it India's 2nd most polluted city for the fourth consecutive month in January 2025

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as cold winds bring back chill

Minimum temperature also saw a sharp drop of over 3 degrees Celsius due to the northwesterly winds that reached upto 30 kmph in the afternoon

Delhi's air quality improves as weather conditions turn favourable

This is the first time in February that Delhi's AQI has improved to the 'moderate' range

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Delhi's air quality worsens to 'very poor' on poll day; fog, rain likely

Delhi is set to vote amidst the 'very poor' air quality for Assemly elections today. Meanwhile, IMD has predicted light rain in parts of the city

Light rain improves Delhi's air quality, cold conditions likely to return

The IMD predicts light showers for the next two days with increasing levels of fog expected in Delhi. Dense fog conditions still continue in isolated parts of the city

Grap-3 restrictions lifted as Delhi air improves to 'poor' after rainfall

After the AQI in the national capital showed improvement, the CAQM decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Grap Stage-III

Delhi's AQI hits 308, remains 'very poor'; Grap-III restrictions in place

The neighbouring regions of Delhi also witnessed a decline in air quality. While Gurugram reported 'poor' air quality at 228, Noida and Ghaziabad recorded 'moderate' AQI at 183 and 193, respectively

Rains in Delhi expected to bring back cold weather, IMD issues yellow alert

A significant change in temperature is expected, with light rainfall at night, IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' for the national capital for February 3

Delhi weather sees extremes as mercury fluctuates, IMD issues yellow alert

Sunday is expected to have clear skies with dense fog in the morning and at night, while minimum temperature is likely to drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius

Delhi air quality 'very poor' as city grapples extreme weather conditions

IMD has issued a yellow alert for moderate to dense fog which is expected to disrupt flight, train operations

Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor', rain likely to improve AQI

Air quality worsened in the National Capital Region (NCR), with most of the regions remaining in the 'poor' or 'very poor' categories