Page 7 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi air quality worst in India; could dip to 'severe' mark before Diwali
Delhi air quality today: The official data showed that the 'very poor' air quality level in Delhi is expected to continue till Saturday. It could also reach to 'severe' level in the coming week
 "Delhi air quality worst in India; could dip to 'severe' mark before Diwali")
'Delhi pollution due to BJP's bad politics': Atishi's 'don't hate' appeal
Delhi CM acknowledge the recent rise in air pollution and pollution in Yamuna river. However, she claimed that BJP's poor politics is the only reason behind the environmental crisis
 "'Delhi pollution due to BJP's bad politics': Atishi's 'don't hate' appeal")
Delhi AQI slips further: How 'cocktail of pollutants' reach your lungs
Delhi air quality today: Data from the Centre-backed Air Quality Early Warning System showed multiple weather monitoring stations in the national capital hovering in the 'red' mark between the 350-400
 "Delhi AQI slips further: How 'cocktail of pollutants' reach your lungs")
Delhi air quality worsens; Grap-II imposed in national capital: Updates
Delhi's air quality worsens as AQI reaches 317, prompting Grap-II measures to combat pollution and protect public health
 "Delhi air quality worsens; Grap-II imposed in national capital: Updates")
Delhi's AQI hits 'very poor' as air quality worsens amid pollution crisis
Delhi's air quality hits 'very poor' with an AQI of 307; firecracker ban in effect until January 1 as authorities aim to curb pollution
 "Delhi's AQI hits 'very poor' as air quality worsens amid pollution crisis")
Agra faces poor air quality crisis as AQI hits 176, residents struggle
Some areas, such as Shahjahan Garden, recorded an AQI of 127, classified as 'Unhealthy'. Sanjay Place recorded an AQI of 179, and Manoharpura recorded 151, both in the 'Unhealthy' category
 "Agra faces poor air quality crisis as AQI hits 176, residents struggle")
Highlights: BJP releases first list for Maharashtra polls; fields Fadnavis from Nagpur South West
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 "Highlights: BJP releases first list for Maharashtra polls; fields Fadnavis from Nagpur South West")
Delhi's AQI improves to 'poor' category; political blame game erupts
A recent survey revealed that 36 per cent of the families in Delhi-NCR have one or more members experiencing pollution-related health problems
 "Delhi's AQI improves to 'poor' category; political blame game erupts")
Changing weather conditions responsible for Delhi's poor air quality: Rai
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'poor' category with a reading of 273 at 9 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data
 "Changing weather conditions responsible for Delhi's poor air quality: Rai")
Delhi air quality crisis sparks blame game; Congress slams AAP, Centre
While the air pollution crisis in Delhi is a recurring issue, it holds additional significance this year due to upcoming Assembly elections in the union territory
 "Delhi air quality crisis sparks blame game; Congress slams AAP, Centre")
Delhi in red: Air quality dips further; many places log 'very poor' index
Delhi's neighbours Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Haryana's Gurugram also reeled from poor air quality levels. Delhi's Mundka logged one of the poorest AQIs at 377, which is very close to 'severe' mark
 "Delhi in red: Air quality dips further; many places log 'very poor' index")
Winter is coming: Delhi air quality woes triggered; close to 'very poor'
The real-time data available with the Centre's air quality early warning system showed that Delhi had the worst air quality in India, compared to other major metropolitan cities
 "Winter is coming: Delhi air quality woes triggered; close to 'very poor'")
Delhi's air quality index hits 'poor' levels; Grap Stage-I enforced
Delhi and its neighbouring regions will begin enforcing a 27-point action plan aimed at curbing pollution and stabilising the city's declining air quality
Consumer affairs minister slams air purifier firms for false claims
Joshi called for a collaborative approach involving the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the consumer affairs ministry and consumers to address the issue
 "Consumer affairs minister slams air purifier firms for false claims")
CAQM revises GRAP, bans non-BS-VI buses in Delhi if AQI hits severe level
This restriction aims to reduce vehicular emissions, one of the major contributors to air pollution, especially during the winter months when smog levels rise significantly
Statsguru: Monsoon boosts Delhi's air quality, pollution challenges remain
Some regions in the northwest and eastern belts of India have had scant or deficient rainfall this season
 "Statsguru: Monsoon boosts Delhi's air quality, pollution challenges remain")
Delhi breathes easy after long as rains wash down pollutants. What next?
With the monsoon expected to last longer in 2024, at least well into September, there is a good possibility that the AQI will remain tolerable for the next few weeks
 "Delhi breathes easy after long as rains wash down pollutants. What next?")
Delhi records cleanest air quality for Jan-Aug in six years, AQI hits 53
Delhi recorded its best AQI for any day between January 1 and August 8 from 2018 to 2024, with a reading of 53 at 4 pm on Thursday
 "Delhi records cleanest air quality for Jan-Aug in six years, AQI hits 53")
CAQM issues advisory to curb open waste burning, cites poor GRAP compliance
The commission said a review of past measures indicates that many residential complexes and RWAs have failed to comply with directives
 "CAQM issues advisory to curb open waste burning, cites poor GRAP compliance")
Relief from prolonged humidity after parts of Delhi receive rainfall
The weather department has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain during the evening.
 "Relief from prolonged humidity after parts of Delhi receive rainfall")
