Air Quality Index
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Schools closure: Online classes for all students in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida amid air pollution
Education | Nov 18, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTSchools closure: Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Monday, leaving people gasping for breath with itchy eyes and sore throats as the Air Quality Index stood at 494, the second-worst in the last six years, prompting authorities to close the schools in the region.
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DU Colleges closed: Physical classes cancelled, students to attend online amid air pollution
Education | Nov 18, 2024, 09:54 PM ISTDU Colleges closed: The announcement comes after Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced the closure of all schools as the pollution level neared the hazardous category in the last couple of days.
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Air pollution: SC asks states to form panel to ensure no construction work takes place
India | Nov 18, 2024, 03:09 PM ISTAir pollution: The Supreme Court earlier in the day slammed the Delhi government over the delay in the implementation of stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital despite the alarming rise in pollution.
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Delhi Schools Closure: CM Atishi cancels physical classes as severe AQI leads to GRAP-4 imposition
Delhi | Nov 17, 2024, 10:54 PM ISTDelhi School Closure: According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was worsened to a 'severe-plus 468, triggering grave health concerns.
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Delhi: GRAP-IV restrictions to be implemented from today as AQI breaches 460 | Know restrictions
Delhi | Nov 18, 2024, 12:04 AM ISTThe Air Quality Index in Delhi reached 468 at 9 PM on Sunday. This marks the worst air quality in the national capital this season. The Delhi govt has subsequently announced to shut the physical classes in school, except for classes 10 and 12.
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Delhi air quality deteriorates to season's worst, AQI in 'severe plus' category | Check details
Delhi | Nov 17, 2024, 09:17 PM ISTPeople in Delhi continued to choke by the polluted air. The city's 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI), recorded at 4 pm daily, stood at 457, in the "severe-plus" category. On Saturday, the AQI was 417.
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Delhi chokes as smog blankets city, air quality remains in 'severe' category | Check AQI here
Delhi | Nov 17, 2024, 08:31 AM ISTDelhi's air quality reached hazardous levels with an AQI of 409, prompting urgent health advisories and government measures amid severe pollution.
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Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital
Delhi | Nov 16, 2024, 09:13 PM ISTDelhi AQI Alert: Air quality worsened with smog covering the national capital. CPCB reports ‘Very Poor’ AQI levels, posing serious health risks. Read about measures and impacts.
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Delhi's air quality continues to be 'severe', smog blankets city, AQI reaches 404
Delhi | Nov 16, 2024, 08:21 AM ISTDelhi's AQI hits a hazardous 404 with smog blanketing the city; restrictions imposed, including school closures and fines for violators.
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Delhi imposes curbs amid 'severe' air pollution: BS III, BS IV vehicles banned, schools go online
Delhi | Nov 16, 2024, 12:47 AM ISTInterstate buses from NCR states, except for those powered by EVs, CNG, or BS-VI diesel, are also barred from entering Delhi. However, buses and tempo travelers operating under All India Tourist Permits are exempted from this restriction.
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Lahore’s air quality worsens, surpasses Delhi, NASA photos reveal smog as respiratory cases soar
World | Nov 14, 2024, 10:07 PM ISTLahore’s smog crisis worsened as air quality surpassed Delhi’s, with an AQI of 1136 and NASA satellite photos capturing dense smog. Over 15,000 respiratory cases flood hospitals, prompting emergency actions including school closures and strict vehicle emission controls.
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GRAP 3 in Delhi explained: What's allowed, what's not
Explainers | Nov 14, 2024, 08:23 PM ISTGRAP 3 has been activated in Delhi to combat the severe pollution crisis as AQI exceeds 400. Key measures include banning non-essential construction, restricting BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, limiting diesel generators, and increasing public transport.
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Delhi enforces GRAP 3 anti-pollution measures as air quality declines | Key restrictions explained
Delhi | Nov 14, 2024, 08:23 PM ISTIn response to deteriorating air quality, Delhi is implementing GRAP Stage 3 anti-pollution measures, including a halt on construction activities, diesel generator bans, and stricter pollution checks. These steps are designed to curb rising emissions and protect public health.
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Delhi's air quality breaches 'severe' category for first time this season: Pollution control board
Delhi | Nov 13, 2024, 05:35 PM ISTDelhi's air quality turned 'severe' for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the AQI soaring to 418 which prompted the authorities to intensify their initiatives to control the air pollution in the national capital.
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Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', hospitals see surge in respiratory cases
Delhi | Nov 11, 2024, 11:14 AM ISTDelhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with smog worsening pollution levels, causing a rise in respiratory problems and prompting calls for long-term solutions.
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Delhi continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor', doctor suggests closing schools
Delhi | Nov 10, 2024, 09:05 AM ISTDelhi Air Pollution: Delhi has been facing severe air pollution, primarily caused by stubble burning in neighbouring states.
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Scared of Delhi pollution? AQI of THIS city will take away your breath for a minute
Trending | Nov 09, 2024, 01:15 PM ISTThe smog situation in Multan's surrounding districts of Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh, and Khanewal was also the same, resulting in reduced visibility on roads.
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Delhi air pollution: Layer of smog engulfs parts of city, AQI crosses 400 in many areas
Delhi | Nov 05, 2024, 10:17 AM ISTDelhi air pollution: Several areas in Delhi recorded AQI levels exceeding 400, indicating extremely poor air quality.
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Pakistan turning into gas chamber: School shut in Lahore, WFH to employees amid severe air quality
World | Nov 04, 2024, 01:31 PM ISTThe Pakistani government has closed primary schools in Lahore this week, ostensibly to save children from the effects of hazardous air quality, exceeding levels deemed safe by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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Delhi’s AQI surpasses 370: Air quality worsens amid strict anti-pollution measures
Delhi | Nov 04, 2024, 08:25 AM ISTDelhi’s air quality worsens with AQI above 370, prompting stringent pollution controls. Over 54,000 vehicles were fined, construction sites shut down, and GRAP measures deployed to curb emissions.