Page 5 - Air Pollution

Delhi air remains 'very poor' as physical classes in schools resume

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was 303 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Ban on construction, demolition in Delhi-NCR stays as schools reopen

Stating that keeping in view the current air quality in Delhi-NCR, there is a need to exercise control on various sectors that significantly contribute to air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi NCR, and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has continued its ban on the construction and demolition (C&D) activities.

Better air quality in 96 cities in 2020 from 2019: Environment Ministry

The number of Indian cities showing better air quality increased to 96 in 2020 from 86 in 2019, the first National Apex Committee meeting of the National Clean Air Programme was told on Friday.

CAQM allows reopening of schools for classes 6 and above, colleges in Delhi

The commission said it received a large number of representations, arguing the "compelling necessity" to open the schools and educational institutions

Delhi air still 'very poor'; pollution likely to improve from tomorrow

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 337 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for fourth consecutive day

The city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) read 368 at 4 pm, up from 363 on Wednesday

SC directs air quality panel to find permanent solution for Delhi pollution

The Supreme Court directed Commission for Air Quality Management to invite suggestions of the public and experts about a permanent solution to the problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR

India has 9 of 10 most polluted cities, but few air quality monitors

Research shows that the number of air quality monitors in India per million people is lower than other highly populated countries. This prevents it from gauging the true extent of various pollutants

Delhi air remains 'very poor'; pollution likely to improve from Thursday

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 347 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality forecast agency SAFAR

Delhi's annual average NO2 level way beyond safe limit since 2013: Report

Delhi has not been able to meet the CPCB's annual average safe limit of nitrogen dioxide 40 micrograms per cubic metre since 2013, according to a new analysis by NCAP Tracker

Delhi air still 'very poor'; ban on entry of trucks, construction extended

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 328 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi's maximum temperature settles at 22.7 deg C, air quality 'very poor'

The city's minimum temperature was recorded at 7.5 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average

Delhi's air quality worsens, expected to stay 'very poor' for next two days

The situation is predicted to improve from Thursday due to a likely increase in the wind speeds

Delhi air 'very poor' as minister reviews measures to ease pollution

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 310 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Season of despair

It's not rocket science to understand whether the pollution is generated locally, or it comes from neighbouring states, or is a combination of both

Delhi's air quality improves marginally, moves to poor category

The air quality in the national capital marginally improved and moved to the 'poor' category on Sunday morning.The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) portal of the Ministry of Earth Sciences reported an air quality index (AQI) of 256. The area near IIT Delhi logged an AQI of 266, the T3 terminal of the airport reported an AQI of 290, Lodhi Road area reported an AQI of 249.As per the government agencies, 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'.SAFAR, in its daily bulletin said, "For three days (12th, 13th, 14th), winds are likely to be low to moderate. Partially cloudy conditions and moderate mixing layer height causing moderate vertical mixing are likely to keep air quality within 'poor' during noon time or 'lower end of very poor' during the night and early morning hours for the next three days. From December 15 onwards, air

Delhi air becomes very poor; SC permits panel to decide on easing of curbs

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 310 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Govt planning to use stubble for biofuels, manure: Union minister

The central govt is working towards making use of stubble in making biofuels and manure in an exercise aimed at reducing incidents of its burning, seen to be a source of air pollution in the region

Congress MP seeks setting up of JPC to combat air pollution

Congress Rajya Sabha member Amee Yajnik on Friday asked the government to set up a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to work with all stakeholders

Explain PM's surprise 'NetZero' announcement at Glasgow: Opposition in LS

Opposition members on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did a "volte-face" by setting a 'Net Zero' target of 2070 at the climate summit in Glasgow and questioned the rationale behind it