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Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category for 2nd consecutive day

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 2nd consecutive day: What caused the sudden spike?

Delhi | May 16, 2025, 11:23 AM IST

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's overall AQI was recorded at 301 at 7 am on Friday. The AQI recorded in most of the observation stations was in the "very poor" category.

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BCCI defends decision to hold a Test match in Delhi in November amid AQI concerns

Cricket | Apr 04, 2025, 01:09 PM IST

India are all set to play a Test match in Delhi after more than 2.5 years later this year against South Africa in November. However, the period after Diwali is not the best in Delhi in terms of air quality and with the Sri Lanka Test in 2017 being an example, the concerns rose once again.

Nepal air pollution hits hazardous category: What led to sudden deterioration in air quality?

Explainers | Apr 04, 2025, 11:47 AM IST

Nepal air pollution: Spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population Prakash Budhathoki urged vulnerable groups — children, elderly, pregnant women and individuals with respiratory conditions — to exercise extreme caution.

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Delhi: CAQM invokes Stage I of GRAP in NCR as air quality drops to 'poor' category

Delhi | Apr 02, 2025, 08:41 PM IST

Delhi's AQI today dropped in the 'poor' category as the city recorded a maximum temperature of 36.4 degrees Celsius, 2.4 notch above normal. The minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 14.2 degrees Celsius, 4.6 notches below normal, the India Meteorological Department said.

Delhi records lowest AQI of 2025, best January-February air quality in three years

Delhi | Feb 28, 2025, 09:14 PM IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) highlighted that this is the best air quality recorded in the months of January and February over the past three years. The drop in pollution levels comes as a relief to residents of the national capital.

India's first AQI-based parametric insurance policy for Delhi-NCR: Here's who will be benefitted

Business | Feb 26, 2025, 12:30 PM IST

AQI-based insurance policy: According to the information shared by the company, the policy will be offered to 6,200 migrant workers in the Delhi NCR region.

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Delhi-NCR weather updates: Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP Stage III curbs

Delhi | Feb 03, 2025, 07:03 PM IST

Delhi-NCR weather updates: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), responsible for strategising air pollution mitigation in Delhi-NCR, said the curbs prescribed under stages I, II would remain in force.

GRAP Stage-III enforced in Delhi-NCR amid alarming AQI levels: Key measures announced

Delhi | Jan 09, 2025, 07:58 PM IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-III of GRAP in Delhi-NCR as AQI levels crossed 350, indicating severe air pollution. Key measures include bans on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles and restrictions on construction and demolition activities.

Delhi weather update: City shivers at 9 degrees Celsius amid cold wave, AQI remains 'poor'

Delhi | Dec 29, 2024, 10:37 AM IST

Delhi weather today: The city is forecast to remain shrouded in dense fog on Sunday with government shelters across the national capital providing relief to those without homes.

Delhi weather update: Light rain, fog blanket national capital; IMD predicts more showers

Delhi | Dec 27, 2024, 09:28 AM IST

Delhi woke up to light rain and dense fog on December 27, reducing visibility and adding to the winter chill. IMD predicted more rain and thunderstorms over the weekend. Despite showers, Delhi’s AQI remains in the ‘very poor’ category, highlighting the ongoing pollution challenges.

Delhi weather update: Chilly morning greets national capital amid ‘hazardous’ air quality levels

Delhi | Dec 20, 2024, 08:59 AM IST

Delhi’s December 20, 2024 weather forecast predicted a clear sky with temperatures ranging from 10.05 degrees Celsius to 22.9 degrees Celsius. However, AQI levels have reached a hazardous 500.

IMD weather update: Delhi shivers at 5 degree celsius, dense fog, GRAP Stage IV in effect

Delhi | Dec 18, 2024, 07:38 AM IST

With temperatures dropping further, the IMD has warned of a potential cold wave in the coming days, advising residents to take precautions against the harsh weather conditions.

GRAP-3 restrictions back in Delhi-NCR: What is allowed and what's banned? Check here

Delhi | Dec 16, 2024, 08:00 PM IST

GRAP was activated for the first time in Delhi in October this year when air quality crossed the 300-degree mark. As the city is shrouded in smog, these actions aim to reduce the negative impact of air pollution on public health and the environment.

Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 measures implemented across NCR, AQI in 'very poor' category

Delhi | Dec 16, 2024, 07:59 PM IST

According to the revised plan, schools up to Class V in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar are mandatorily required to shift to hybrid mode under GRAP Stage III.

Cleanest air in Delhi in December first time in nine years | Check CPCB data on AQI

Delhi | Dec 16, 2024, 11:04 AM IST

The CPCB's AQI report is a big relief for the authorities as they were trying hard to bring down AQI level in the national capital. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

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