Page 2 - Air Pollution

Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category with air quality index at 235

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'.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'poor' category, AQI at 280

The level of PM 2.5 and PM 10 was recorded at 114 in the 'poor' category and 206 in the 'moderate' category respectively.

Delhi receives light rain, AQI continues to remain in 'very poor' category

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle in Delhi today.

Heavy rains lash national capital; thunderstorms, strong winds likely

Despite rainfall, Delhi's air quality was recorded in the ''very poor'' category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 324 at 8.05 am

Delhi's air quality remains in very poor category despite light rain

The concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 were recorded at 143 in the 'very poor' and 228 in the 'moderate' category respectively.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' quality, AQI at 343

The concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 were recorded at 176 in the 'very poor' and 280 in the 'moderate' category respectively

'Bengaluru among 10 southern cities exceeding WHO air quality guidelines'

Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Mangalore, and Amaravati saw annual PM2.5 levels exceed WHO guidelines of 5 ug/m3 by 6 to 7 times

Delhi air still 'very poor' despite highest rainfall in January since 1995

India's capital was this morning the world's fifth most polluted city in the world with an AQI of 170.

Delhi air still 'very poor'; AQI likely to improve owing to high wind speed

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 353 at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air remains in 'very poor' category; second most polluted worldwide

Air pollution is becoming worse in Maharashtra and Gujarat as well despite their geographical advantages, says advocacy group.

Air pollution becoming matter of concern in Maharashtra, Gujarat: CSE

The analysis covered 56 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) spread across 15 cities

Delhi air 'very poor'; panel urged to take measures throughout the year

Delhi was this morning the world's second most polluted city, according to an international tracking website.

Take multi-pronged measures throughout year to tackle air pollution: CPR

The Commission for Air Quality Management has been urged to actively take multi-pronged measures to tackle air pollution throughout the year, not only in response to complaints or during peak periods

Delhi air 'very poor', capital tops list of world's most polluted cities

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 312 at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi pollution improves slightly, air quality jumps to 'poor' category

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 262 at 8 am, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality forecast agency SAFAR

Delhi air quality 'very poor' category as city shivers in fog, winter

Delhiites woke up witnessing a very foggy morning on Sunday as AQI remained in 'very poor' category

Prolonged exposure to air pollution may spike Covid risk: Study

Long term exposure to ambient air pollution may heighten the risk of Covid-19 infection, suggests a research.

Delhi air 'satisfactory', city still ranks among world's most polluted

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 193 at 8 am, in the --moderate-- category, according to SAFAR

Delhi air 'satisfactory', but city still ranks among world's most polluted

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 93 at 8 am, according to SAFAR

India's toxic air gets worse, pollution in 132 cities below standards

India is failing in efforts to improve its toxic air quality, with the number of smog-plagued cities increasing since the launch of a national program to tackle the issue