Page 31 - Latest Updates on Delhi air quality

Delhi's air quality records 'poor' for second consecutive day with 273 AQI

National capital sees marginal improvement from 'very poor' levels, but monitoring stations reveal alarming hotspots exceeding AQI 300

Delhi's battle with poor air quality continues; Noida's AQI improves

While Delhi struggles, its neighbouring areas are showing slight improvement. The air quality in Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Noida was recorded in the 'poor' category

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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' as haze lingers, pollution levels surge

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with pollution levels surging across the city. Haze persists, and the AQI continues to hover above 300 in many areas

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Pollution in Delhi-NCR among topics to be examined by parliamentary panel

Amid continuing concerns over air quality in the national capital, pollution in the country with special thrust on Delhi-NCR is one of the topics shortlisted by the department related to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change for examination, an official bulletin of the Rajya Sabha said. According to the bulletin, environmental pollution in the country and the steps taken by various agencies for its mitigation, with special thrust on air and water pollution in Delhi NCR tops the list of subjects to be taken up by the panel during its tenure in 2024-25. This issue will be taken up in the upcoming meeting of the panel scheduled for December 4 where the members will hear the views of the secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, on pollution. Air quality in Delhi has been in the very poor' category throughout the month of November, with the air quality being in the severe' category for at least six days

India faces CNG shortage, rising prices threaten clean air efforts in Delhi

India faces a severe CNG supply shortage, pushing prices up and threatening efforts to reduce air pollution in cities like Delhi. The rise in costs may shift consumers back to petrol and diesel

India cuts back cheap gas for vehicles even as bad air chokes Delhi

New Delhi, one of world's most polluted cities, was pushed into CNG well over 2 decades ago after a Supreme Court ruling that demanded conversion of all public buses to cope with worsening air quality

Delhiites continue to breathe in 'very poor' air as the AQI rises to 325

However, some areas reported an AQI of below 300 classifying the air quality as 'poor'

All Grap 4 restrictions to stay until Dec 02, except those on schools: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to relax emergency measures under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to deal with air pollution in the national capital, ordering it to continue till December 2. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih said the second report submitted by the court commissioners showed an "abject failure" of authorities in implementing the GRAP IV curbs in letter and spirit. "We make it clear that all GRAP IV measures except the measures which are modified in respect of the schools will continue to operate till Monday. In the meantime, Commission for Air Quality Management will hold a meeting and come out with the suggestion about moving from GRAP IV to GRAP III or GRAP II. We also make it clear that it is not necessary that all measures which are provided in GRAP IV should be dispensed with," the bench said. Action against officials for a "serious lapse" in ensuring the GRAP-IV curbs needed to be expedited, it added. The bench

Delhi Grap-IV curbs flouted: Report cites construction at officials' houses

A report by Supreme Court-appointed commissioners reveals ongoing construction at officials' homes in Delhi and NCR, violating pollution curbs under Grap-IV

Delhi CM Atishi extends electric vehicle policy till March 31, 2025

Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday announced several cabinet decisions, including the extension of the Delhi Electric Policy till March 31, 2025. At a press conference here, Atishi said in the wake of poor air quality, the Delhi cabinet has decided to extend the EV policy and roll out subsidies and road tax exemptions pending from January 1. "Electric vehicles purchased on Jan 1, 2024, and after will get a subsidy and road tax exemption, which were halted by the BJP when Arvind Kejriwal was sent to jail," she said. Announcing another cabinet decision, the chief minister said the Delhi government has approved a grant of Rs 17 crore to the Delhi Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation Limited (DSFDC) for paying pending salaries to its employees. Atishi also announced a four-year bachelor's program in optometry at a new wing at Guru Nanak Eye Centre.

Delhi's air quality returns to a 'very poor' category with AQI at 303

Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains a concern, with several key areas in the national capital classified as 'very poor' and notable fluctuations in pollution levels

Punjab records 70% decrease in stubble burning incidents: NGT report

: The National Green Tribunal has been informed through a report that Punjab's stubble burning incidents have decreased by 70 per cent. The NGT previously sought regular reports from the authorities in the state on the issue of air pollution caused in the NCR owing to stubble burning. A report dated November 26 was filed by the director of agriculture and farmers' welfare department, saying "As a result of the efforts made by the state of Punjab, the number of paddy stubble burning incidents reduced from 36,551 on November 25, 2023, to 10,479 on November 25, 2024 -- a decrease of 70 per cent." The report stated about 19.52 million tonne of paddy straw was expected to be managed in the year through various means, including in-situ (managing paddy straw on the field) and ex-situ (transporting the straw for various uses) methods and using the residue for animal fodder. "In ex-situ management, primarily balers are used for collection of straw before transportation for industrial and ot

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', police ramps up vehicle checks

Residents of Delhi are at the risk of developing lung damage as thick layers of smog continue to cover the national capital

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No 'good' air days for Delhi this year. When will the capital breathe easy?

No 'good' air days for Delhi in 2024, with AQI hovering between 'poor' and 'severe'. As November pollution spikes, the capital continues to gasp for clean air

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, hits 'severe' category in several areas

At 8:30 a.m., ITO recorded an AQI of 282, Chandni Chowk 353, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium 411, Patparganj 408, Mandir Marg 413, Lodhi Road 321 and Anand Vihar 438, according to CPCB

Vehicular, industrial pollution among main sources of pollution: Govt

During post-monsoon and winter months, lower temperatures, lower mixing heights, inversion conditions and stagnant winds lead tothe trapping of the pollutants resulting in high pollution in the region

Delhi schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode after CAQM's directive

In compliance with the CAQM order, the Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi, has issued instructions to the heads of all government, government-aided, and unaided recognised private schools