Air Quality Index
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GRAP-3 restrictions back in Delhi-NCR: What is allowed and what's banned? Check here
Delhi | Dec 16, 2024, 08:00 PM ISTGRAP 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.
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Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 measures implemented across NCR, AQI in 'very poor' category
Delhi | Dec 16, 2024, 07:59 PM ISTAccording 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.
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Cleanest air in Delhi in December first time in nine years | Check CPCB data on AQI
Delhi | Dec 16, 2024, 11:04 AM ISTThe 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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Delhi weather: People wake up to cold morning with drop in temperature, AQI in 'poor' category
Delhi | Dec 11, 2024, 08:31 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that the minimum temperature will drop to 7.0 degrees Celsius with 75 per cent humidity in Delhi on Wednesday.
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Viral post of American billionaire sparks debate as 5-star Delhi hotels promote AQI | Check details
Trending | Dec 10, 2024, 02:24 PM ISTDue to bad air quality in Delhi-NCR, a different trend has started now. Several five-star hotels here are charging more money from guests even for breathing clean air.
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Delhi air quality improves after rain, AQI drops to ‘poor’ from 'very poor'
Delhi | Dec 09, 2024, 07:03 AM ISTLight rain in Delhi improves air quality, pushing AQI from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ at 273. Know more about AQI trends, CPCB classifications, and forecasts for air quality.
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Delhi shivers with season's coldest morning at 7.1 degrees Celsius
Delhi | Dec 07, 2024, 11:04 AM ISTThe humidity level in the national capital on Sunday morning was recorded at 89 per cent. The air quality also slipped to the poor category after three days of improvement into the moderate category.
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Breaking News, December 1 | Highlights
India | Dec 01, 2024, 11:10 PM ISTIndia TV News provides you with all the breaking news, latest news, breaking story videos, and Live TV on a single platform to ensure you don't miss the biggest happenings in India and the world.
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Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day
Delhi | Nov 30, 2024, 10:12 AM ISTSaturday marks the third consecutive day when the air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'very poor' category. Among the areas with the highest AQI, Mundka remained the most polluted with 401 (severe category).
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Smog shrouds Delhi as air quality remains in 'very poor' category'; schools shift to hybrid mode
Delhi | Nov 26, 2024, 09:21 AM ISTDelhi's air quality improves to "very poor" from "severe," prompting schools to adopt a hybrid learning model amid persistent smog and health concerns.
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Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu, Andhra for next 3 days, check full forecast
India | Nov 26, 2024, 08:49 AM ISTWeather Update Today: The cyclonic circulation is expected to move northwestward, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on November 26 and 27. The depression is also likely to cause heavy rainfall to South Coastal Andhra Pradesh from November 26 to 29.
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Schools opening updates: Online or physical classes in Delhi-NCR? Air quality body issues order
Education | Nov 25, 2024, 11:35 PM ISTIn its order, the Supreme Court bench said the 13 apex court lawyers, appointed as court commissioners to conduct inspections of implementation of GRAP-4 norms at entry points, would continue to visit areas and submit reports to the court.
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Delhi air pollution: AQI improves slightly, still remains in 'poor' category
Delhi | Nov 24, 2024, 11:00 PM ISTThe air quality in Delhi deteriorated to severe plus category last Sunday. On Monday, the condition worsened even more leading to the implementation of Stage 4 restrictions under GRAP. During the week, air quality improved on Thursday and Friday but worsened again on Saturday.
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Schools to remain close in Gurugram, Faridabad today due to alarming air pollution levels
Haryana | Nov 25, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTThe schools were extended till November 25 in Gurugram and Faridabad, as per the orders issued by respective district administrations. The decision was taken considering the alarming air pollution level in districts.
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Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues
Delhi | Nov 24, 2024, 12:08 PM ISTDelhi AQI: A resident near the Red Fort complained that apart from health issues, students cannot attend schools as most institutions remain closed while some switched to online classes.
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Delhi wakes up to hazy morning as air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI at 373
Delhi | Nov 22, 2024, 09:57 AM ISTDelhi continues to face hazardous air quality with an AQI of 373, prompting health risks and the enforcement of strict restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan.
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Delhi air pollution: NDMC launches 'night cleaning drive' amid 'very poor' AQI levels | Details
Delhi | Nov 22, 2024, 07:03 AM ISTThe 24-hour average Air Quality Index, recorded daily at 4 pm, stood at 371 on Thursday, showing an improvement from 419 on Wednesday due to increased wind speeds, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi's air quality improves slightly but remains hazardously high, AQI at 381
Delhi | Nov 21, 2024, 09:25 AM ISTDelhi's air quality remains "very poor" with an AQI of 381, despite slight improvements, as smog continues to disrupt daily life and pose serious health risks.
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OPINION | Artificial Rain in Delhi: Is it possible?
India | Nov 20, 2024, 12:47 PM ISTDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has requested Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene an urgent meeting to explore carrying out artificial rain through seeded clouds as an emergency measure.
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Delhi air pollution: 79 flights delayed, 13 trains running late as thick smog chokes city, AQI hits
Delhi | Nov 20, 2024, 09:45 AM ISTDelhi air pollution: The Indian Railways said 13 trains were running late and 9 trains were put back due to smog in the national capital. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in the city dropped to 12.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.