Air Quality Index
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India records 19 per cent drop in particulate pollution in 2022, boosting life expectancy: Report
India | Aug 28, 2024, 01:30 PM ISTIndia achieved a 19.3% reduction in particulate pollution in 2022, the second-largest global decrease after Bangladesh, according to the "Air Quality Life Index" 2024 report by EPIC. This drop has increased the average life expectancy of Indians by one year.
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Delhi weather update: Warm start at 27 degree Celsius, air quality in 'poor' category | DETAILS
Delhi | Aug 13, 2024, 09:54 AM ISTDelhi starts the day with a warm temperature of 27.05°C, expected to rise to a high of 35.69°C. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 126, indicating poor air quality. Residents are advised to plan their day considering the heat and air quality.
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Delhi breathes cleanest air in six years, as AQI improves to 'satisfactory'
Delhi | Aug 09, 2024, 06:13 AM ISTThis improvement in air quality is a rare occurrence for Delhi, which typically battles high levels of pollutants, especially during the winter months when vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and construction dust combine with unfavourable weather conditions to deteriorate the air quality.
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Delhi weather update: IMD issues yellow alert, showers expected today | DETAILS
Delhi | Aug 07, 2024, 08:21 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting light to moderate rainfall over the next two days. The rainfall is expected to bring relief from the rising temperatures, with the maximum temperature recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
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GRAP Stage-III restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect amid improved air quality
Delhi | Jan 18, 2024, 05:20 PM ISTGRAP Stage III had initially imposed restrictions on all construction and demolition activities, excluding only essential government projects, mining, and stone crushing. The recent decision removes these limitations.
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GRAP Stage III invoked in Delhi as air quality drops again to 'severe' category | Check details
Delhi | Jan 14, 2024, 12:52 PM ISTThe restrictions under Stage III of anti-pollution measures have been reimposed in the Delhi-National Capital Region due to the deterioration of air quality into the severe category.
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Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 398 in national capital
Delhi | Dec 26, 2023, 09:34 AM ISTA thick layer was haze also shrouded the national capital, leading to a drop in visibility and affecting traffic movement on Tuesday.
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Delhi weather update: Chilly morning in national capital as temperature takes a dip, AQI improves
Delhi | Dec 20, 2023, 10:07 AM ISTDelhi's AQI last entered the "poor" zone on December 6, recording a reading of 286. The city has not encountered a "severe" air day since November 24, when the AQI reached 415.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor,' several areas in 'severe' category
Delhi | Dec 13, 2023, 09:31 AM ISTKey locations such as IGI Airport (T3), New Moti Bagh, and Punjabi Bagh register 'very poor' air quality, with AQI ranging from 355 to 397. Notably, areas like ITO, Anand Vihar, and Ashok Vihar hit the 'severe' category, recording AQI levels of 400 to 415.
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Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous Air Quality, multiple areas register 'Severe' AQI
Delhi | Dec 05, 2023, 10:12 AM ISTThe National Capital Region (NCR), encompassing Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad, is experiencing 'severe'' pollution levels. Earlier this week, Delhi's air quality was categorized as 'Severe' on Monday morning with an AQI of 307 at nine o'clock.
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Delhi: GRAP Stage-III curbs withdrawn as air quality improves
Delhi | Nov 28, 2023, 10:14 PM ISTCommission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) sub-Committee has decided to revoke stage-III of GRAP in the entire Delhi-NCR with immediate effect as air quality has improved in the region after city witnessed light rains.
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Delhi air pollution: AQI continues to stay in 'Severe' category post Diwali festivities
Delhi | Nov 15, 2023, 09:05 AM ISTDelhi air pollution: CAQM official said that stringent measures, including a ban on construction work and the entry of polluting trucks in the national capital, under the final stage of the central government's air pollution control plan called the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will continue.
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Bihar: BSPCB urges strict enforcement to tackle poor air quality as AQI crosses 300
Bihar | Nov 12, 2023, 05:29 PM ISTThe BSPCB's proactive measures underline the urgency of addressing the air quality crisis in the state and reflect a commitment to mitigating the health risks associated with poor air quality.
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Delhi's odd-even scheme implementation deferred till Supreme Court reviews effectiveness
Delhi | Nov 08, 2023, 05:48 PM ISTThe decision to implement the odd-even scheme will be made only after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order," Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, adding that the matter will be next heard on Friday.
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Breathe Easy! Top 7 gadgets to help you improve indoor Air Quality Index
Technology | Nov 08, 2023, 03:56 PM ISTThe air quality in NCR has taken a downfall and has been impacting people of all ages. Not only outside but you are unsafe inside your homes as well. But if you follow these 7 ways then your house could become more hygienic and breathable. Here is everything you need to know.
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Delhi Pollution: Delhi again turns into a gas chamber | AQI dips to 424 | Pollution | India TV News
News | Nov 08, 2023, 03:29 PM ISTDelhi on Wednesday recorded an AQI of 424 which again falls in the 'severe' category. Earlier pollution levels came down as winds started blowing over the city. However, now before Diwali, the situation has worsened.
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Kolkata's air quality raises health concerns for lung patients, say experts
Kolkata | Nov 06, 2023, 11:27 PM ISTEnvironmentalists noted that at one point, the AQI reached 200 PM2.5 in the Maidan area, as per WBPCB data.
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Delhi pollution: CM Arvind Kejriwal chairs high-level meeting as air quality worsens
Delhi | Nov 06, 2023, 12:29 PM ISTPollution levels in Delhi have remained in the ‘severe’ category for the past few days recording an air quality index (AQI) of above 400 range at several locations in the national capital.
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Delhi AQI: Kejriwal-led AAP government to begin electric bus shuttle service for all govt employees
Delhi | Nov 03, 2023, 08:05 AM ISTDelhi air quality: According to an analysis conducted by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, the capital experiences peak pollution usually from November 1 to November 15 when the number of stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana increase.
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Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI 'very poor' for fifth day in row
Delhi | Nov 02, 2023, 09:04 AM ISTDelhi AQI: An AQI between zero 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".