Page 12 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
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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Delhi pollution: Env minister calls key meet for effective action on crisis
Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories on Thursday due to unfavourable meteorological conditions hindering the dispersion of pollutants.
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Delhi's air quality 'very poor', vehicular emissions largest contributor
Delhi air quality: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will on Thursday hold a meeting with departments on the effective implementation of measures outlined in the Centre's air pollution control plan
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Top 10 most polluted cities across India with worst AQI; details inside
The air quality across Indian cities has been deteriorating for the last fourteen days and has worsened following the celebration of Diwali which saw the widespread bursting of firecrackers
Delhi continues to breathe poisonous air, AQI in several parts 'severe'
Delhi air pollution: Doctors say breathing in the polluted air of Delhi is equivalent to the harmful effects of smoking approximately ten cigarettes a day
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Two days after Diwali, air quality in Delhi falls to 'severe'; AQI at 430
AQI.CN pegged the air quality index (AQI) in the national capital at 428. The AQI in Punjabi Bagh was recorded at 341, whereas in RK Puram AQI was at 350
Delhi pollution: AAP minister checks Singhu border for vehicle restrictions
Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday sai that GRAP IV regulations will remain enforced in Delhi until the next order of the Commission for Air Quality Management.
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India's first pollution OPD sees flat response despite spike in AQI
Those involved in the project of pollution OPD see it as a long term plan and not a sudden measure to tackle the pollution
Need strictness with our control measures: CSE on Delhi AQI post-Diwali
This comes after the city was engulfed in a thick layer of smog following the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali night
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Pollution levels rise in Delhi-NCR following Diwali, Anand Vihar AQI at 969
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research, the air quality in Delhi, as of 6 am, stood "poor" with AQI at 286, a rise from Sunday's 4 pm average reading of 218
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Layer of haze envelops Mumbai; AQI dips to 'poor' category post Diwali
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India), the overall AQI of the city was recorded at 234 which falls under the 'poor' category
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LIVE: NDMC doubles parking fee amid increasing pollution post Diwali
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Delhi records best Diwali AQI in 8 yrs, pollution may rise due to crackers
Saturday's 24-hour average AQI stood at 220, the lowest for the day before Diwali in eight years
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Rain brings respite, Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category for second day
As part of the inspection process, several Delhi ministers inspected different areas and borders connecting Delhi to neighbouring states on Thursday
Delhi breathes easy after rain, Diwali air quality unlikely to be severe
The air quality is expected to improve further due to wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants
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Cars equipped with air purifiers become latest draw for buyers In metros
Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Pune, which have been affected by higher levels of air pollution, are witnessing a strong demand for air purifiers
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Health ministry advisory asks states to make pollution plan for schools
Its recommendations include wet mopping of school floors, using of markers instead of chalks
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Delhi pollution: Farm fires in Punjab, other states have to be stopped - SC
Delhi-NCR air pollution: The Supreme Court was informed that every endeavour was being made to bring farm fires under control.
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Punjab's Bathinda grapples with 'very poor' AQI due to stubble burning
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Bathinda on November 9 was 372, which is very poor.
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Despite sudden showers, Delhi continues to struggle with 'severe' AQI
Delhi air pollution today: Parts of Delhi saw some respite due to rain, but the city largely continues to struggle with an AQI of over 400
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