Air Quality Index

NCR air quality 'very poor', to worsen on Wednesday

The safe limit for PM2.5 as per international standards is 25 units, while for national standards, it is 40 units.

Delhi air quality to remain very poor despite drizzle

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted that light showers in NCR, including Delhi, between Monday and Wednesday will help to bring down the pollution level here.

ICC likely to incorporate 'air quality' index in its playing conditions clause?

After the Delhi Test between India and Sri Lanka, there could be a slight alteration in the clauses of the Playing Conditions in ICC guidelines, where the health hazard of players related to severe air pollution can be incorporated.

Air quality in Delhi-NCR improves to 'very poor' as wind catches up

Delhi Smog: Air quality fluctuating, being monitored constantly, says Kejriwal government

Meanwhile, the Delhi government moved the National Green Tribunal (NGT) today, seeking amendment to its November 11 order on odd-even car rationing scheme.

‘Gas chamber’ Delhi’s air 10 times more polluted than Beijing; situation to persist for 2-3 days

The toxic haze hanging over the national capital continues to thicken, forcing schools to remain shut till Sunday, dipping visibility to nearly zero at some places, causing train delays and slowing down flight operations.

Modi launches national air quality index, says India should guide world on climate change

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched India's first national air quality index.  Through this index the public will get information about the level of pollution in the air on a daily basis in

Narendra Modi to launch country's first air quality index next week

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the country's first air quality index next week. This air quality index has rated Delhi's air as polluted enough to earn the dubious distinction of  being world's most

Delhites may have to face serious health issues as air pollution level soars 4 times higher

New Delhi: The air quality of Delhi has been deteriorating rapidly over the past few decades. With winter setting in, research has it that the condition is getting worse with pollution levels soaring four times