Page 11 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Coal-based power plants aggravating air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Report
According to studies, the TPPs account for around eight percent of the PM2.5 pollution in Delhi-NCR
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NGT directs states to take concerted efforts to improve air quality index
A non-attainment area is an area considered to have air quality worse than the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
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Strictly implement curbs on polluting vehicles, biomass burning: Gopal Rai
The minister said air pollution levels will remain hazardous for two days and thereafter, slight relief is expected due to anticipated favourable meteorological conditions
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Delhi air pollution: Gopal Rai to hold review meeting with DPCC today
The air quality in the national capital continued to hover in the 'very poor' category on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at over 350 in several areas
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Delhi's AQI 'very poor' at 388 on Friday, Grap-3 rules to continue
Delhi Minister for Environment Gopal Rai on Thursday said that the city's air quality is expected to improve in the next two to three days
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AQI expected to improve in next 2-3 days: Delhi Environment Minister Rai
"Scientists are saying that the air quality will improve in the coming 2-3 days. As per the present conditions, it was decided that GRAP III regulations will continue in Delhi for now,"
Restrictions under Grap-3 to continue till air quality improves: Gopal Rai
Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday urged people to be careful and continue to follow the rules as stages 1, 2, and 3 of GRAP are still in place to tackle air pollution in the national capital
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Air quality in Delhi continues to be under 'very poor' category, AQI at 395
Purnia in Bihar recorded the worst air quality, with an AQI index value touching 398. Aizwal, the capital of Mizoram recorded the best air quality with a "Good" rating and AQI index value of 15
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Fogging machines deployed in Mumbai to settle dust in air, curb pollution
Among other measures, the city civic body has started taking action against concerned entities violating the air pollution guidelines
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Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe category', relief unlikely
In Dwarka Sector 8, AQI stood at 403. AQI in Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium was recorded at 404
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Stubble burning, a major cause of Delhi air pollution: Punit Renjen
It's a big issue impacting the air quality in northern India, Delhi and elsewhere. And it can be addressed. And this is the issue. It is a solvable problem, he said
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Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category, AQI at 323
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), at 7:41 AM, Anand Vihar saw an AQI of 374 and Jahangirpuri registered an AQI of 399
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After slight improvement, Delhi air quality dips into 'very poor' category
AQI.CN pegged the air quality index (AQI) in Anand Vihar at 302. The AQI in Indirapuram was recorded at 323, whereas in RK Puram AQI was at 274
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Delhi's AQI 'very poor' at 290 on Sunday evening, no major relief likely
The Centre on Saturday removed stringent curbs, including a ban on construction work related to linear projects and the entry of polluting trucks into Delhi
Delhi's air quality now in 'poor' category with 209 AQI, govt lifts curbs
On Friday, Delhi's AQI was close to falling into the "severe plus" category, following which, the government would have implemented the odd-even car rationing measure
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Ensure ban of private polluting buses in Delhi: AAP govt to authorities
The minister reviewed the implementation of air pollution control measures at the Sarai Kale Interstate Bus Terminal and found buses from other states flouting the ban imposed.
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Delhi's AQI close to 'severe plus'; odd-even rule may be imposed soon
Earlier this week, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai mentioned the possibility of the return of the odd-even car rationing measure if the AQI crosses the 450 mark
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Delhi pollution row: LG Saxena attacks Delhi, Punjab govts over crisis
Saxena said the national capital can do little to stop crop residue smoke from other states and added "blaming others should not be alibi for gross inaction over years."
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