Page 4 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi AQI improves to 'very poor' but Grap-IV to remain active: here's why
Delhi weather and AQI updates: The fog conditions in the national capital have improved, with the India Meteorological Department predicting moderate fog and mist to persist for the next seven days
 "Delhi AQI improves to 'very poor' but Grap-IV to remain active: here's why")
Increased pollution fuels smog crisis across north India, study finds
A study reveals that rising pollution levels are aggravating winter smog in northern India, with aerosols intensifying the temperature inversion effect, worsening air quality in Delhi
 "Increased pollution fuels smog crisis across north India, study finds")
Delhi's air improves slightly after 8 days, AQI at 'very poor' level
Delhi's air quality shows slight improvement, with AQI at 379, but remains "very poor"; visibility affected, flights delayed, and schools in Delhi and NCR shut due to severe pollution
 "Delhi's air improves slightly after 8 days, AQI at 'very poor' level")
CAQM amends Grap Stages III, IV: stricter measures enforced in Delhi-NCR
The amendments come amidst heightened concern over Delhi-NCR's air pollution, which recently entered the Severe+ category with Air Quality Index (AQI) levels exceeding 450
 "CAQM amends Grap Stages III, IV: stricter measures enforced in Delhi-NCR")
At 122, harmful AQI days in 2024 six more than last year
From January 1 to November 18, there were 122 days when the air quality index (AQI) exceeded 201, compared to 116 days during the same period in 2023
 "At 122, harmful AQI days in 2024 six more than last year")
Delhi AQI in severe category; Rai announces work from home for govt staff
The AQI of Gurugram stood at 402 and it was 434 in Ghaziabad
 "Delhi AQI in severe category; Rai announces work from home for govt staff")
Air pollution woes: Delhi hospitals see 50% jump in OPD visits, admissions
Jump in numbers comes as north Indian cities record AQI in excess of 350, Mumbai crosses 120
 "Air pollution woes: Delhi hospitals see 50% jump in OPD visits, admissions")
Delhi's traders face 20% loss as pollution, curbs deter consumers: Cait
Cait Secretary General Khandelwal urges govt to involve trade associations in policy-making, adopt electric trucks for logistics, and offer financial support to businesses
 "Delhi's traders face 20% loss as pollution, curbs deter consumers: Cait")
Delhi govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain amid rising pollution
Rai said the Centre has not acted on the Delhi government's repeated requests to allow artificial rain in the national capital
 "Delhi govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain amid rising pollution")
Fog clouds Mumbai, UP, Haryana; air quality drops and reduces visibility
The air quality in the national capital also remained in the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day
 "Fog clouds Mumbai, UP, Haryana; air quality drops and reduces visibility")
Smog disrupts supply chains, output for 3.4 million MSMEs in north India
Air pollution: Industry bodies say prolonged smog exposure is affecting workers' health, leading to reduced productivity and extended production delays
 "Smog disrupts supply chains, output for 3.4 million MSMEs in north India")
Delhi's toxic air: AQI hits 500, schools, colleges shift to online classes
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI levels in several locations, including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and Bawana, reached the 500-mark early Tuesday morning
 "Delhi's toxic air: AQI hits 500, schools, colleges shift to online classes")
Health secy issues advisory as AQI worsens, SC enforces Grap IV in Delhi
The advisory includes recommendations for states and UTs to strengthen existing health systems and raise awareness among vulnerable groups and at-risk occupations
 "Health secy issues advisory as AQI worsens, SC enforces Grap IV in Delhi")
Air purifier and mask sales surge as Delhi-NCR battles severe air pollution
Vijendra Mohan, the owner of Air Expert India, a dealership in Indirapuram, said their air purifier sales have witnessed a significant increase after air pollution breached the 'severe' level
 "Air purifier and mask sales surge as Delhi-NCR battles severe air pollution")
Delhi: Central govt employees asks WFH amid hazardous air quality
The association said that alarming deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) persistently hovering around hazardous levels, poses severe health risks, especially to those
 "Delhi: Central govt employees asks WFH amid hazardous air quality")
Life-threatening air quality in Delhi-NCR: What can citizens, govt do now?
As per experts, air pollution has far-reaching effects on various organs in the body. For the lungs, it can lead to conditions like allergic rhinitis, asthma, COPD, as well as lung cancer
Eleven flights diverted, many delayed at Delhi airport due to bad weather
In addition to flight diversions, the smoggy conditions in Delhi-NCR have led to disruption in railway services also, with several trains experiencing delay in their arrival at the railway station
 "Eleven flights diverted, many delayed at Delhi airport due to bad weather")
Delhi chokes under toxic smog as AQI hits highest level this year
Delhi authorities directed all schools to move classes online and tightened restrictions on construction activities
 "Delhi chokes under toxic smog as AQI hits highest level this year")
Schools till class 9 move online amid severe plus air quality in Delhi-NCR
Amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, additional restrictions like restrictions on diesel-powered vehicles and entry of trucks with non-essential items is implemented to control the air pollution
 "Schools till class 9 move online amid severe plus air quality in Delhi-NCR")
Thick smog blankets Mumbai, Worli's AQI touches 225 with poor air quality
The air quality worsened in Delhi on Monday morning and a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts. The air quality level plunged to 'severe plus' levels. According to the CPCB, the Air Quality
 "Thick smog blankets Mumbai, Worli's AQI touches 225 with poor air quality")
