Delhi Air Quality
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Delhi pollution: Traffic police slap fines worth Rs 5.85 crore for violating GRAP-3 restrictions
Delhi | Nov 16, 2024, 08:12 PM ISTDelhi has continued to choke under the 'severe' category of air pollution for the last few days. The restrictions under stage III of the GRAP were imposed on Friday by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
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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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Air pollution: Delhi schools make face masks mandatory for students, restrict outdoor activities
Delhi | Nov 15, 2024, 07:38 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: Various school authorities in the national capital are taking measures to safeguard the students of class six and above who would be attending their classes offline.
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Delhi pollution: GRAP 3 imposed as AQI rises to 'severe' level | Know restrictions, penalties
Delhi | Nov 15, 2024, 07:23 PM ISTThe air pollution condition has worsened in Delhi NCR as AQI remains in severe category for the second consecutive day. The Delhi government has implemented GRAP III restrictions in Delhi.
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Delhi turns 'gas chamber': Delhiites gasp for breaths as toxic smog engulfs city | See photos
India | Nov 15, 2024, 12:37 PM ISTDelhiites woke up to yet another morning of thick smog with the air quality remaining in the 'Severe' category for the third consecutive day. With pollution reaching alarming levels, the central pollution watchdog imposed restrictions under the third stage of the GRAP in Delhi-NCR.
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Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: GRAP stage-3 restrictions from today as air quality worsens
India | Nov 15, 2024, 09:43 AM ISTDelhi air quality plummets to alarming levels every year in the winter. The air quality in the capital remains in the 'severe' category for the third consecutive day prompting the authorities to impose the third stage of GRAP.
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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 air pollution: Priyanka Gandhi compares national capital's condition with Wayanad's AQI of 35
India | Nov 14, 2024, 02:28 PM ISTThe Congress general secretary said Delhi's pollution gets worse every year. She compared Delhi's condition with Wayanad, from where she is contesting the Lok Sabha bypoll. The voting in Wayanad took place on Wednesday.
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BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla lashes out at Delhi govt as AQI crosses 400
Delhi | Nov 14, 2024, 02:14 PM ISTThe air quality in Delhi has further deteriorated to the 'severe' category as the AQI level crossed 400 on Thursday morning. Additionally, a dense layer of smog also enveloped the national capital.
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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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Delhi-NCR Pollution: Practice Makarasana to alleviate respiratory problems, know its other benefits
Health | Nov 05, 2024, 01:37 PM ISTBreathe easy in polluted Delhi-NCR! Practice Makarasana yoga to alleviate respiratory issues and discover its additional health benefits.
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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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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.
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Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ after Diwali, despite firecracker ban | AQI update
Delhi | Nov 02, 2024, 08:19 AM ISTWeather update: Delhi’s air quality remains 'very poor’ following Diwali celebrations despite a firecracker ban, with AQI at 362. High noise pollution and over 280 burn injuries reported as firecracker violations continue.
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Delhi’s air quality deteriorates post-Diwali despite firecracker ban: AQI surges over 900
Delhi | Nov 01, 2024, 08:01 AM ISTDelhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels after Diwali, with AQI surging above 900 despite a firecracker ban. Key areas like Anand Vihar and Wazirpur reported dangerously high AQI. Read about pollution trends, enforcement challenges, and the health impact on NCR residents.
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Diwali 2024: Delhi Police on strict vigil against use of firecrackers as air quality deteriorates
Delhi | Oct 31, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTPolice will also be deployed in civil dress seeing that the ban on crackers is followed. On October 14, the Delhi government imposed a ban on production, storage, sale and use of firecrackers across the city, effective till January 1.
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Delhi air quality shows slight improvement ahead of Diwali, AQI still in 'poor' category
Delhi | Oct 29, 2024, 10:27 AM ISTThe AQI in Delhi dropped to 272 on Tuesday morning. 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'.
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Delhi air quality deteriorates day after slight improvement, AQI rises to 349
Delhi | Oct 27, 2024, 08:32 AM ISTThe alarming rise in air pollution levels in the national capital is driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.
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Delhi LG VK Saxena directs deployment of Civil Defence Volunteers for mitigating air pollution
Delhi | Oct 24, 2024, 02:23 PM ISTAAP has been trying to get the Civil Defence Volunteers reinstated as bus marshals in Delhi. The issue had become a matter of political altercation between LG and AAP. The LG has now directed to deploy them to fight air pollution while asking govt to present a concrete plan of their regularisation.