Page 6 - Air Pollution

SC asks air quality commission to decide on lifting construction ban

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the CAQM to examine various intervening applications seeking lifting of construction ban and relaxation on industrial restrictions within a week.

Delhi pollution: SC takes note of 'slight' improvement in air quality

The Supreme Court Friday took note of slight improvement in air pollution level in Delhi-NCR and permitted the commission on air quality management to take a decision on various representations seeking easing of curbs, like ban on construction activities, within a week. A special bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant asked Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to comply with its earlier order by which it had asked the National Capital Region states to pay minimum wages to construction workers from the cess, collected by them from real estate firms, as their work was hit due to the ban. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh governments will have to file compliance affidavits on the issue related to payment of money to construction workers, it said. "We direct the Commission (the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas) to examine requests of various industries & organisations about relaxation of conditions

Delhi air 'poor' still as panel orders closure of 228 industrial units

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 293 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

40 flying squads deployed in NCR across air pollution contributing sectors

General compliance levels are reported to be satisfactory and improving over the days

Delhi's winter PM 2.5 level to be dangerous in 2030 too: TERI

Particulate matter of 2.5 micron size is the major pollutant in Delhi's deteriorating air pollution, and contributed by transport sector, biomass burning, and industry

Delhi air quality poor; data says over 1,700 vehicles impounded in 20 days

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 208 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Favourable wind speed improves Delhi air quality, AQI at 237

The national capital's air quality improved on Wednesday due to a favourable wind speed with the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) reading 237 at 4 pm.

DPCC spent over Rs 478 crore since 2015 to tackle air pollution: RTI reply

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has spent over Rs 478 crore since 2015 to tackle air pollution in the national capital, according to government data obtained through an RTI application

Delhi air improves to 'poor' as several industries are asked to shut down

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 235 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Panel orders immediate closure of NCR industries not using cleaner fuels

The Commission for Air Quality Management said violating industries will not be permitted to operate till December 12, 2021

Delhi's air quality improves marginally, inches closer to 'poor' category

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was in the lower end of the 'very poor' category at 314 on Tuesday morning with mainly clear sky and shallow fog.

Delhi air remains in 'very poor' category without any improvement

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 314 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi air quality slightly improves but still in 'very poor' category

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 311 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Builders' body moves Supreme Court against construction ban in Delhi-NCR

A builders' body has moved the Supreme Court seeking to vacate its order by which it had re-imposed the ban on construction activities in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).

Delhi-NCR: Air quality panel forms 40 flying squads to monitor compliance

The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management had constituted a five-member "Enforcement Task Force" (ETF) on Thursday

Delhi air in 'very poor' category; maximum temperature 26.8 deg C

Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) read 362. It was 346 on Friday

SC asks Centre, NCR states to implement panel's order to curb air pollution

It took note of measures taken by the Commission and asked the Centre, Delhi, and states in the NCR to follow the directions

Delhi air pollution: Light rains in national capital bring slight relief

The air quality in the national capital improved marginally on Friday due to light rains in the city and adjoining areas. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index read 346. It was 429 on Thursday. Neighbouring Faridabad (292), Ghaziabad (342), Greater Noida (262), Gurgaon (296) and Noida (312) also got a slight relief from air pollution. 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". Mahesh Palawat, vice president (Meteorology and Climate Change), Skymet Weather said light rains continued throughout the day on Thursday in many parts of northwest India, especially east Punjab, Haryana, west and central Uttar Pradesh. "The rain led to a marginal improvement in the air quality," he said. Another western disturbance is approaching northwest India. The air quality may improve if it gives moderate rainfall over the region, Palawat said. He said the wind speed wi

Schools in 4 districts neighbouring Delhi to remain shut in Haryana

The Delhi government had on Thursday announced the closure of all schools in the national capital till further orders because of an increase in the air pollution levels.

Air quality panel for Delhi issues new orders; edu institutions to be shut

The Centre's air quality panel on Friday ordered shutting of educational institutions, allowing only online mode of education.