Safar
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Air quality in Delhi, Noida in 'very poor' category
India | Dec 15, 2021, 09:41 AM ISTAccording to SAFAR, the level of PM 2.5 at 7:20 am stands at 'very poor' category.
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Delhi's air quality slips to 'severe category'
News | Dec 23, 2020, 01:01 PM ISTNational capital's air quality continues to degrade as it slips from 'very poor category' to 'severe category.' According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), city's air quality index stood at 404 in the morning of December 23.
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Delhi pollution: PM2.5 levels on Diwali will be lowest in 4 yrs if no crackers burnt, says Centre
India | Nov 12, 2020, 06:15 PM ISTThe Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR, said that under 'zero-firecracker' scenario, the level of PM2.5 is likely to be the lowest in the past four years as not so calm surface winds in Delhi will help in dispersion (of pollutants).
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Significant improvement in Delhi's air quality likely in next 2 days: SAFAR
India | Oct 30, 2020, 02:42 PM ISTA significant improvement is likely in the national capital's air quality over the next two days, a central government air quality monitoring agency said on Friday.
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Delhi's air quality likely to turn 'poor' on Monday: SAFAR
India | Oct 04, 2020, 11:56 AM ISTThe national capital's air quality was recorded in the “moderate” category on Sunday morning, and it is likely to turn “poor” on Monday due to lowering temperatures and slow wind speed.
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Delhi AQI turns 'very poor', thunderstorms likely soon
India | Feb 17, 2020, 01:00 PM ISTThe pollution level in the national capital on Monday stood in the "very poor" category as the Met forecast thunderstorm with lightning by Wednesday.
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Delhi gasps for clean air as pollution borders 'severe' level
India | Dec 11, 2019, 11:12 AM ISTPeople are advised to take more breaks and do less intense activities. The asthmatics have been advised to keep medicines ready if symptoms of coughing or shortness of breath occur, the SAFAR said.
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What is SAFAR India air quality service and five best indoor air purifiers for your homes
Technology | Nov 09, 2018, 12:37 PM ISTSAFAR provides real-time air quality index 24×7, followed with the advance forecast of 72 hours. It measures the sun's UV-Index (UVI), Mercury and Black carbon in real time along with PM1 levels.
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Special Report: Delhi records 'worst' air quality of season as haze sets in
News | Oct 29, 2018, 09:00 PM ISTThe national capital, which has been battling dangerous levels of pollution, recorded the "worst" air quality of this season on Sunday, adding to the woes of Delhiites.
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Emergency action plan to curb Delhi's air pollution: All you need to know
India | Oct 22, 2018, 06:27 PM ISTCurrently the air quality is in the poor category but authorities have predicted that it would reach the 'very poor' category in the next couple of days. Starting Monday, October 15, GRAP will be in action in Delhi, here's what it means for you:
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Delhi: For first time in six days, air quality upgrades to 'moderate' level in national capital
India | Jun 18, 2018, 04:56 PM ISTDelhi's air quality improved to 'moderate' level due to the presence of moisture in the air.
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Dense fog in Delhi, air quality turns 'severe' as pollution spikes again
India | Jan 19, 2018, 10:45 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department has predicted the air-quality and visibility to improve from January 23 as it was most likely to rain.
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Delhi smog: Dust storm in West Asia precipitated crisis, says SAFAR
India | Nov 16, 2017, 02:40 PM ISTCentre-run monitoring agency SAFAR has identified a West Asian dust storm as the chief trigger behind the recent smog episode in the region.
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Delhi's high pollution levels due to weak monsoon, rising temperature
India | Aug 27, 2014, 10:40 PM ISTNew Delhi: Weak monsoon and rising temperatures have led to shooting up of pollution levels in the national capital to an “alarming” level in July and August, breaking a four-year record.According to Pune-based System of