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Delhi's air quality dips to 'very poor'; proposed rain may improve AQI

Delhi-NCR remains gripped by a severe cold wave, with dense fog reducing visibility to near zero in various parts of the capital

Delhi records 'poor' AQI amid cold wave; dense fog reduces visibility

Delhi air quality: As the city remains under the grip of a cold wave, dense fog reduced visibility across various areas

Delhi continues to breathe 'severe' air; weekend rain likely to improve AQI

Amid the sharp deterioration in air quality due to unfavourable weather conditions, the Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR air quality reinstated Stage 3 anti-pollution measures

A tale of two cities: Delhi's air more toxic than LA's wildfire-hit skies

While LA's wildfires and resultant pollution have triggered immediate public health warnings and school closures, Delhi's residents endure severe air pollution with little comparable response

Grap 3 restrictions back in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels

Delhi's air pollution levels showed an increasing trend and the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 357 at 4 pm, up from 297 on Wednesday, owing to "calm winds and foggy conditions"

Delhi AQI remains in 'very poor' category as mercury dips further

Despite the rain lashing parts of the national capital on Monday, December 6, Delhiites did not get any relief from the worsening air quality

Delhi air quality improves slightly but remains 'very poor' for 5th day

Experts anticipate that the air quality will improve to the "poor" range by Tuesday, thanks to the expected rainfall

Delhi chokes as air quality stays 'very poor'; AQI hits 400 in many areas

The AQI levels fell into the "severe" category in areas like RK Puram (401), Siri Fort (426), Patparganj (410), and Dwarka Sector-8 (405), among others

Delhi's air quality worsens; 'very poor' AQI prompts GRAP Stage III curbs

In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced the reimplementation of stricter pollution control measures under Grap Stage III

Delhi's air quality worsens; 'very poor' air, thick fog reduce visibility

Delhi International Airport issued advisories warning passengers of potential flight delays due to low visibility conditions

DPCC collected over Rs 112 crore in compensation till Nov: Report in NGT

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee collected over Rs 112 crore in environmental compensation between April, 2015 and November 20, 2024, the NGT was recently told. According to the Central Pollution Control Board the environmental compensation (EC) was a policy instrument for the protection of the environment and worked on the "polluter pays" principle. In other words, fine was levied on violators of environmental laws and used for restoration. The green body had sought details on the EC imposed and its utilisation from the DPCC. In a report dated December 26, the committee said, DPCC has received Rs 11,208.15 lakh (Rs 112.08 crore) as EC fund from April 2015 till November 20 (2024), and Rs 3,605.66 lakh (Rs 36.05 crore) has been utilised so far. Giving a break-up of the utilisation, the report said the highest amount, about Rs 10.11 crore, was spent on information, education and communication activities, followed by an expenditure of Rs 8.77 crore on strengthening monitoring ..

Delhi air quality deteriorates, records most 'severe' AQI days since 2022

Adding to the alarming scenario, Delhi did not record a single day of "Good" air quality (AQI 0-50) throughout 2024

NGT issues notice to Centre over ozone levels exceeding limits in Delhi

The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on the "feasibility and mechanism" for implementation of the CPCB's recommendations for controlling ozone levels, which were found beyond the permissible limits in some areas of the national capital. The green body earlier directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other agencies to submit relevant material explaining why ozone levels in these areas exceeded permissible limits. It had also sought "targeted approaches" that could be adopted for these areas. In an order dated December 23, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel noted that the CPCB had submitted a report dated December 20 about the measures for control of ozone levels along with some suggestions or recommendations. The CPCB report said, "It has been recognised globally that control of ozone is only possible through control of its precursors. It is also evident that control of local sources of it

Delhi records wettest December day in 101 years; IMD issues 'yellow' alert

The heavy downpour of 41.2 milimetres (mm) in over 24 hours brought a sharp temperature drop and improved air quality in the national capital

Delhi's air quality turns 'moderate' after rain; GRAP III measures lifted

Intermittent showers over the past two days have reduced pollution levels in the national capital

Amid dip in Delhi-NCR pollution levels, CAQM revokes Grap-3 restrictions

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Friday rolled back stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a dip in air pollution levels owing to continuous rains, according to an official order. Delhi's air pollution levels showed a declining trend and the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 324 at 7 pm. ?According to forecasts from the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the air quality situation is predicted to improve further owing to favourable meteorological conditions. The Commission for Air Quality Management, responsible for strategizing air pollution mitigation in Delhi-NCR, said curbs prescribed under stage 1 and 2 will remain in force in the region. GRAP Stage 3 entails a ban on non-essential construction work in the private sector. 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 ...

Drizzle fails to improve Delhi's 'very poor' AQI; IMD issues yellow alert

Delhi's Air Quality Index remained in the 'very poor' category at 371, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' amid cold wave and fog conditions

In the National Capital Region (NCR), cold wave and fog conditions persisted, with the minimum temperature dropping to 8.4 degrees Celsius

Delhi govt gets over 84K pollution complaints via Green Delhi App in 2024

The Delhi government has received 84,765 complaints related to pollution through its Green Delhi App so far this year. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Public Works Department (PWD), and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) are the civic agencies handling the bulk of the grievances. The MCD accounted for the highest number of complaints at 54,878, of which 46,279 (84.33 per cent) have been resolved, while 8,599 remain pending. The PWD received 12,327 complaints, resolving 10,803 (87.64 per cent) and leaving 1,524 unresolved. The DDA registered 4,795 complaints, addressing 4,424 (92.26 per cent) with 371 still pending. The data is based on the department-wise complaint report available on the Green Delhi App, maintained by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) under the Department of Environment, Government of Delhi. The Green Delhi App, launched by the Delhi government in 2020, enables residents to report pollution issues by uploading pictures or videos, taggi

Centre lifts Grap IV restrictions for Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Tuesday revoked Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a dip in pollution levels, according to an official order. Delhi's air pollution levels showed a declining trend on Tuesday and the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 at 4 pm. ?According to forecasts from the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the air quality situation is predicted to improve further, owing to favourable meteorological conditions. Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) ?include a ban on all construction activities, entry of non-essential polluting trucks into Delhi, and mandatory shifting of school classes, except for classes 10 and 12, to hybrid mode.