Page 8 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
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")
Delhi's action plan to check air pollution to launch from Jun 15: Gopal Rai
The city government has come up with a summer action plan, which will mainly focus on tree plantation, Gopal Rai said at a press conference
 "Delhi's action plan to check air pollution to launch from Jun 15: Gopal Rai")
Delhi records below average minimum temperature of 8.8 degrees, says IMD
The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 75 per cent, the IMD bulletin said
 "Delhi records below average minimum temperature of 8.8 degrees, says IMD")
Delhi logs best air quality for Feb in 9 years, AQI below 200 on most days
The data also showed that the national capital did not see a single day with an AQI above 400 in February. An AQI of above 400 marks the 'severe' category
 "Delhi logs best air quality for Feb in 9 years, AQI below 200 on most days")
Rare triple-dip La Nina behind unusual AQ trend in India in 2022-23: Study
Mumbai recorded the highest deterioration with a 30 per cent increase in PM2.5 levels
 "Rare triple-dip La Nina behind unusual AQ trend in India in 2022-23: Study")
After rainfall, dry spell expected in northwest India; Delhi temp to drop
From Tuesday onwards, schools in the national capital will resume normal timings as weather conditions improve
 "After rainfall, dry spell expected in northwest India; Delhi temp to drop")
Delhi fog dilemma: Anticipating clear skies, when will capital get relief?
Delhi fog: According to IMD, the fog has intensified in the capital due to the western disturbances
 "Delhi fog dilemma: Anticipating clear skies, when will capital get relief?")
Delhi temperature dips to 9 degrees Celsius, trains delayed over 10 hrs
Centre holds off on imposing stricter curbs on pollution as Delhi continues to grapple with 'very' poor to 'severe' air quality
 "Delhi temperature dips to 9 degrees Celsius, trains delayed over 10 hrs")
Delhi AQI severe for second time in 3 days, Centre delays stricter curbs
Forecasts by the IMD and the IITM suggest an improvement in Delhi's air quality from Friday itself. It is expected to be in the 'very poor' category in the coming days, the statement said
 "Delhi AQI severe for second time in 3 days, Centre delays stricter curbs")
Parts of Delhi-NCR receive light rain, air quality remains 'very poor'
The IMD's forecast for the week also suggests fog will prevail in Delhi, with the minimum temperature remaining below 10 degrees Celsius till the end of January
 "Parts of Delhi-NCR receive light rain, air quality remains 'very poor'")
Dense fog grips Delhi-NCR amid ongoing coldwave; flight delays reported
The air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' category for the rest of the week
Delhi's max temperature 15.8 degrees Celsius, five degrees below normal
The minimum temperature was 4.8 degrees Celsius while the humidity level at 5.30 pm was 71 per cent
 "Delhi's max temperature 15.8 degrees Celsius, five degrees below normal")
Slight relief from freezing temps in Delhi; 18 trains delayed amid fog
Delhi air quality remains "very poor"; however, there is some improvement in parts of city
Delhi air quality 'very poor'; travel disruptions continue amid cold wave
Foggy mornings, cold days, and cold wave conditions were expected to persist across the plains for at least the next two days
 "Delhi air quality 'very poor'; travel disruptions continue amid cold wave")
Delhi air quality remains 'severe'; cold waves and fog reduce visibility
Travellers in Delhi face delays as dense fog hits flight and rail operations amid severe air quality conditions
North India wakes up to thick layer of fog, trains, flights delayed
A thick layer of fog cloaked the Indo-Gangetic plains in north India on Tuesday, with poor visibility disrupting road and rail traffic
 "North India wakes up to thick layer of fog, trains, flights delayed")
Orange alert in Delhi amid dropping temp, air quality, GRAP restrictions
Travel advisory issued, schools asked to run between 9 am - 5 pm, and construction ban implemented in Delhi amid dense fog, dropping temperatures and rising air pollution
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Delhi weather: Minimum temperature dips to 5.6 degrees, AQI 'very poor'
Delhi weather updates: Due to the fog cover, the visibility levels in the IGI airport area were reduced to zero on Friday morning
 "Delhi weather: Minimum temperature dips to 5.6 degrees, AQI 'very poor'")
