Page 27 - Delhi Air Quality

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; rain expected in early February

To combat rising pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reimposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital

Grap-3 restrictions reimposed as Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor'

Grap-3 restrictions were reimposed in Delhi after city's AQI dropped to 'severe' level on Wednesday

Delhi's air quality drops to 'very poor' as thick fog reduces visibility

Delhi residents woke up to a thin layer of fog on Wednesday, indicating a gradual shift in weather conditions

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 267

The AQI is expected to remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' categories in the coming days

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Delhi records warmest Republic Day in 8 years, but nights remain cold

IMD predicts Delhi-NCR weather to remain chilly in the morning and evening and temperature will be milder in the daytime this week

Delhi's air quality drops into 'poor' category despite clear sky after rain

For the next six days, the air quality is likely to remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' category in Delhi and surrounding regions

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

On January 17, CAQM revoked anti-pollution measures under Stage III of Grap after observing a consistent improvement in air quality levels in the national capital and its surrounding areas

Delhi gets some relief as air quality improves to 'moderate', mercury dips

Delhi-NCR recorded improved air quality after the rains that cleared the atmosphere but the temperature dropped adding to the prevalent cold conditions

Delhi's air quality improves after rainfall, but remains in 'poor' range

Despite the improvement, the AQI still falls under the 'poor' category, marking the fourth consecutive day of the week where the AQI has remained within this range

Delhi continue to battle poor air as light rain spell fails to improve AQI

Delhi air quality: Experts suggest that while light showers may help settle dust particles and provide temporary relief, the extent of the improvement will depend on rainfall intensity

Delhi's air quality stays poor, but rain could offer temporary reprieve

Further improvement in AQI is expected as rain accompanied by thunderstorms is forecasted to affect the national capital on Wednesday

Light rain to bring back winter chill to Delhi, IMD issues yellow alert

As the cold conditions are likely to return to Delhi-NCR with light showers reducing the temperature, IMD has issued an alert for dense fog

Delhi records 'poor' AQI again as Grap rule changes spark confusion

Amid the confusion over Grap curbs, Delhi woke up to 'poor' air quality on Tuesday, a slight improvement from the 'very poor' category recorded the previous morning

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', but Grap Stage 3 curbs not invoked

At 6 am on Monday, Delhi recorded an AQI of 349 -- remaining firmly in the 'very poor' category

AQI in Delhi improves slightly, schools in NCR to resume physical classes

On Saturday, the AQI in the national capital was recorded at 248 after witnessing a marginal improvement from Friday, when the air quality was at 294

With Grap-3 curbs lifted, Delhi govt orders resumption of physical classes

The Delhi government has issued a notice directing all schools to resume physical classes after anti-pollution measures were lifted in the national capital. The Directorate of Education (DoE), in a notice dated January 17, said the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had decided to lift measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect. As a result, all classes in both private and government schools will be conducted in physical mode, effective immediately, it said. The DoE said in the notice, "...all government, government unaided, unaided recognised private schools of the DoE, NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council), MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi), and the Delhi Cantonment Board are informed hereby to resume offline classes. Thus, all classes in all schools are to be held in physical mode with immediate effect." The DoE also instructed the heads of the schools to promptly inform students, staff and parents about the decision. Regu

Grap Stage 3 curbs lifted as Delhi's AQI improves, still in 'poor' category

On Saturday morning, Delhi woke to a layer of dense fog that blanketed the city, significantly reducing visibility and causing disruptions in traffic

CAQM lifts Grap 3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Friday revoked curbs under stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a dip in pollution due to favourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. Calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions had allowed accumulation of pollutants in the region earlier this week, promoting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to implement strictest curbs under stage 3 and 4 of GRAP. The panel decided to revoke stage 4 curbs on Thursday amid a dip in pollution levels following a spell of rain in the region. On Friday, air pollution level declined further amid strong winds, leading to revocation of stage 3 curbs. GRAP Stage 3 entails a ban on non-essential construction work. Classes up to grade 5 are required to shift to hybrid mode under Stage 3. Parents and students have the option to choose online education wherever available. Under Stage 3, the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars (4-wheelers)

Delhi air quality improves after rainfall, but AQI still in 'poor' category

The improvement in air quality coincided with the revocation of Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) on Thursday