Page 3 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Grap IV hardly enforced? SC questions Delhi govt on air pollution crisis
The Supreme Court emphasised the need for a 'downward trend' in air pollution levels in Delhi NCR before considering easing restrictions under Grap-IV
 "Grap IV hardly enforced? SC questions Delhi govt on air pollution crisis")
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 air quality records 'poor' for second consecutive day with 273 AQI")
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
 "Delhi's battle with poor air quality continues; Noida's AQI improves")
Updates: New Maharashtra govt to be sworn in Mumbai at 5 pm on Dec 5; PM Modi to attend
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 "Updates: New Maharashtra govt to be sworn in Mumbai at 5 pm on Dec 5; PM Modi to attend")
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
 "Delhi's air quality 'very poor' as haze lingers, pollution levels surge")
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 faces CNG shortage, rising prices threaten clean air efforts in Delhi")
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'
 "Delhiites continue to breathe in 'very poor' air as the AQI rises to 325")
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 Grap-IV curbs flouted: Report cites construction at officials' houses")
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
 "Delhi's air quality returns to a 'very poor' category with AQI at 303")
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
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', police ramps up vehicle checks")
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
 "Delhi's air quality deteriorates, hits 'severe' category in several areas")
Highlights: Sebi introduces mark-to-market basis valuation for repo transactions by mutual funds
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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
 "Delhi schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode after CAQM's directive")
Relief in Delhi as air quality improves to 'unhealthy' from 'hazardous'
Delhiites woke to a thin layer of smog and haze that continues to blanket parts of the city
 "Relief in Delhi as air quality improves to 'unhealthy' from 'hazardous'")
Delhi AQI: Air quality returns to 'severe' as smog blankets the city
Low visibility led to several train delays of 24 to 39 minutes on average. Jansadharan Express from Anand Vihar to Danapur, which was delayed by over 11 hours
 "Delhi AQI: Air quality returns to 'severe' as smog blankets the city")
News highlights: Priyanka Gandhi wins in debut poll contest in Wayanad by a margin of over 410,000
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From expats to residents, Delhi's air pollution is driving people out
Embassies have stepped up efforts to deal with the situation; WFH option has residents temporarily relocating to their hometowns
 "From expats to residents, Delhi's air pollution is driving people out")
SC orders centre, police to monitor truck entry at 113 checkposts in Delhi
The top court clarified that Stage-IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) would remain in effect until further orders, even if AQI levels drop below 450
 "SC orders centre, police to monitor truck entry at 113 checkposts in Delhi")
SC flags lapses in Grap-IV in Delhi-NCR, seeks report on truck entry
The Supreme Court criticised delays in enforcing Grap-IV curbs as Delhi's AQI hit 'severe-plus' earlier this week; seeks reports on non-essential heavy vehicle entries at 13 major checkpoints
 "SC flags lapses in Grap-IV in Delhi-NCR, seeks report on truck entry")
Delhi's poor air quality level linked to rise in 'walking pneumonia' cases
Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains 'very poor' with AQI levels reaching up to 414, aggravating health risks. Hospitals report a surge in walking pneumonia cases due to the toxic pollution
