Air Quality Index
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Delhi's air quality turns 'severe': Authorities
India | Dec 30, 2018, 04:26 PM ISTThe Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi at 412, which falls in the 'severe category', while the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) recorded an AQI of 388, which comes under the 'very poor' category.
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Delhi wakes up to yet another 'foggy' morning, air quality slumps to 'very poor', temperature to drop for 4-5 days
India | Dec 18, 2018, 11:41 AM ISTAccording to the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the overall air quality of Delhi was recorded at 323 in the morning which fall in the 'very poor' category.
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CPCB calls for special anti-pollution drive in areas in Delhi battling severe pollution
India | Dec 12, 2018, 04:04 PM ISTAccording to CPCB data, 19 areas in Delhi have been identified where special anti-pollution drive would be carried out.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'
India | Dec 08, 2018, 05:39 PM ISTThe Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an overall air quality index (AQI) of 343.
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Carcinogenic diesel, dirty coal make Delhi air poisonous: Study
India | Dec 06, 2018, 11:59 PM ISTIn the World Health Organisation’s rankings of air pollution, Indian cities claim 14 of the top 15 spots.
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Delhi Pollution: Air quality oscillates between 'poor' and 'very poor', authorities warn further deterioration
India | Dec 02, 2018, 10:45 PM ISTWhile according to the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR), the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was 322, which fell in the 'very poor' category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an overall AQI of 297 which is in the 'poor' category.
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With shallow fog, Delhi witnesses 'very poor' air quality
India | Nov 30, 2018, 09:57 AM ISTAccording to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the overall air quality of the national capital was recorded in the 'very poor' category.
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Thanks to increased air speed, Delhi's air quality shows 'unusual improvement'
India | Nov 25, 2018, 08:46 PM ISTSix areas in the national capital recorded "very poor" quality air while 21 areas recorded "poor" air quality, according Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
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Relief for Delhiites as air quality shows slight improvement with increased wind speed
India | Nov 24, 2018, 06:22 PM ISTThe overall air quality index (AQI) was recorderd at 244 which falls in the 'poor category', according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
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Air pollution causing diabetes in India, 3.2 million affected worldwide
India | Nov 22, 2018, 11:58 PM ISTThe deteriorating air quality is posing a great risk to the health of the Delhiites.
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Delhi Pollution: Increased wind speed helps air quality improve to 'poor'
India | Nov 22, 2018, 08:11 PM ISTThe overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 273 which falls in the poor category, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board.
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Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be 'severe' despite traces of rain in national capital
India | Nov 14, 2018, 01:14 AM ISTMeanwhile, a new study revealed nearly 89 per cent of people feel sick or discomfort, due to the deteriorating air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas.
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Delhi continues to choke as air quality dips further, EPCA extends ban on construction activities till Nov 12
India | Nov 11, 2018, 12:01 AM ISTThe pollution level had dipped marginally this morning with air quality index of 394 but by evening the pollution again dropped from 'very poor' category to 'severe' level and an AQI of 403 was recorded.
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Delhi's pollution woes continue as air quality remains in 'severe category'
India | Nov 09, 2018, 11:58 PM ISTThe overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 421 which falls in the 'severe' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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How to check Air Quality Index and five best weather apps that will help you check air quality in your area
Technology | Nov 09, 2018, 03:04 PM ISTAs the Air Quality Index has reached the 'very poor' quality mark, this means that there are high chances of people breathing this air to suffer from respiratory illnesses on prolonged exposure.
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Air quality worsens as smog envelops Delhi-NCR
News | Nov 05, 2018, 11:45 AM ISTThe sudden drop in temperature, triggered by snowfall and rain in the northern states, has enveloped Delhi in a thick cover of smog.
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Delhiites left breathless as air quality index crosses 600 in many areas
News | Nov 05, 2018, 11:42 AM ISTDelhiites left breathless as air quality index crosses 600 in many areas
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Delhi's air quality: It's like smoking 15-20 cigarettes a day, say experts
India | Nov 05, 2018, 02:03 PM ISTDelhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday was recorded at 330, which falls in the "very poor" category, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.
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Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Air quality inches towards 'severe', construction activities banned till Nov 10
India | Nov 05, 2018, 11:45 AM ISTActing on the advice given by task force on Graded Response Action Plan, Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) moved to shut construction activities, till November 10.
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Air pollution: UP govt asks districts around NCR to stop construction from Nov 1-10
India | Nov 05, 2018, 11:46 AM ISTIt has also asked them to ensure strict compliance to other Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) guidelines.