Delhi Air Quality

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Delhi's average air quality index this April worst for the month since 2016

The average air quality index (AQI) in Delhi in April this year was 256, the worst for the month since 2016, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Air quality standards: Delhi still most-polluted capital in world in 2021

In 2021, none of the cities in India met the prescribed World Health Organization air quality standards of 5 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3), stated the World Air Quality Report 2021

Strong winds improve Delhi air quality; temperature settles at 22.6 deg C

Strong winds led to a significant improvement in Delhi's air quality on Thursday, even as the city recorded a maximum temperature of 22.6 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year. Residents of the Delhi-NCR witnessed mainly clear skies with shallow to moderate fog in isolated pockets during the day. Precipitation and strong winds over the last two days have improved Delhi's air quality significantly. The 24-hour air quality index (AQI) in the national capital read 172 at 4 pm which falls in the 'moderate' category. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature was recorded at 9.1 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average. Humidity levels oscillated between 100 per cent and 41 per cent, it said. The AQI in neighbouring Gurugram (140) and Faridabad (169) were also recorded in the 'moderate' category. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good', 51 and 100 satisfactory', 101 and 200 moderate', 201 and 300 poor', 301 and 400 ve

No relief for Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor' despite light rain

The concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 were recorded at 136 in the 'very poor' and 221 in the 'moderate' category respectively

Delhi records maximum temp of 22.2 deg C, clear skies likely on Monday

The relative humidity was 52 per cent at 5.30 pm

Air quality in Delhi remains 'poor', unlikely to improve before Monday

The Air Quality Index of the national capital which stood in the 'poor 'category at 252 on Saturday, will continue till January 31

Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate as AQI nears 300-mark

Air quality in Pune, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad is in 'satisfactory' category, says state-run monitoring system.

Delhi's air quality 'poor', PM levels unsafe as pollution crisis continues

Air quality in Pune, Mumbai and Ahmedabad is in 'satisfactory' category, says state-run monitoring system.

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category with AQI at 249 on Wednesday

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 249 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research

Delhi's air quality slips to 'poor', pollution respite from rainfall ends

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 215 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research

Delhi wakes up to slightly better air quality on Monday with AQI at 145

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 145 --'moderate'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research

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's air quality remains 'very poor' despite rainfall, AQI at 342

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category despite overnight rainfall, with an overall Air Quality Index at 342 on Saturday morning

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.

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 govt aims to bring 2,000 electric buses in coming years: CM Kejriwal

The AAP government aims to bring 2,000 electric buses in the coming years, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday