Page 16 - Delhi Air Quality

Delhi's air quality poor, stubble contribution in pollution may increase

The national capital's air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category on Saturday morning but is likely to improve slightly due to favourable wind speed, according to government agencies

SC sets up panel to monitor stubble burning; CPCB blames bad weather

The apex court says NCR citizens have the 'right to breathe' and there needs to be some monitoring of stubble burning before it assumes unhealthy proportions

Govt's war against winter smog in Delhi: Action plan and other key updates

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Share of paddy stubble in Delhi air jumps from 1% to 6% in 24 hours

The surge in the share of smoke from stubble burning over Delhi's air could be attributed to sudden increase in fire events in Punjab, Haryana and western UP

Delhi records very poor air quality for 2nd time this week, Gr Noida worse

A noxious haze hung over the national capital as its air turned foul and the quality index mounted to 'very poor' category, for the second time this week

Genset ban to CPCB vigil: What changes as Delhi moves to curb pollution

The Delhi government has banned use of diesel generators, except those needed for essential or emergency services like hospitals and railways

Delhi air quality hits 'very poor' level: Govt measures, other key updates

The national capital's air quality was in the very poor category on Tuesday morning, the first time this season, with calm winds and low temperatures allowing accumulation of pollutants

Delhi pollution level jumps to 'very poor' category amid stubble burning

People in Delhi are gasping for a breath of fresh air as the air quality of the national capital has reached the 'very poor' category on Tuesday.According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the air quality deteriorates in the national capital with the rising of pollutants in the atmosphere. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is at 332 in 'very poor' category at PM 10 was 320 and PM 2.5 at 389 at ITO.In Anand Vihar, the air quality was in very poor; category in the morning as the AQI at PM 10 was 428 and PM 2.5 at 397.An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 is 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 is marked as 'severe/hazardous'.Amidst increasing levels of air pollution in the national capital region, close to 700 cases of stubble burning were reported from Punjab and Haryana between September 21-29, according to sources in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFF & CC).According to the data, ...

Delhi records poor air quality for fifth consecutive day, likely to improve

The city recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 216

Delhi air quality in 'moderate' category, may improve marginally on Sunday

The national capital's air quality was recorded in the higher end of the 'moderate' category on Saturday, but a government forecasting agency said it is likely to improve marginally on October 11

Delhi's air quality poor, may improve due to shift in wind direction

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the poor category Friday but a government agency said it could improve by Sunday because of a likely change in wind direction

Delhi govt to spray bio-decomposer in fields to prevent stubble burning

Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi government will start spraying bio-decomposer solution prepared by Pusa Research Institute from October 11 to prevent stubble burning

Delhi: Air quality in Wazipur, Jahangirpuri enter 'poor' category

As monsoon season withdrew from Delhi and the minimum temperatures are dropping, the air quality in various parts of the national capital has started deteriorating

Air Quality Index at poor category in Rohini, Jahangirpuri areas of Delhi

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 206 in Rohini and at 230 in the Jahangirpuri area here on Saturday, both in 'poor' category, according to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data.At Anand Vihar are the AQI was at 178 which is in the moderate category, as per Central Pollution Control Board.As per Central Pollution Control Board, the 'Poor category' means "breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure."The 'Moderate category' means "breathing discomfort to the people with lungs, asthma and heart diseases.

Delhi's air in moderate category today, likely to turn poor by Friday

Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 160 at 10:30 am, which falls in the moderate category. The 24-hour average AQI on Tuesday was 177

Delhi's air quality 'moderate', likely to turn 'poor' by Friday, says IMD

The national capital's air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category on Tuesday, while a government forecasting agency said it is likely to turn 'poor' by Friday.

Delhi records 'moderate' air quality, may turn 'poor' by Monday

The national capital recorded its air quality in the "moderate" category on Saturday morning, while a government forecasting agency predicted that it will turn "poor" by Monday

Farm fires started, to have minimal impact on Delhi for next 3 days: SAFAR

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have started burning crop residue, but its impact on Delhi's air quality will be minimal for the next three days, SAFAR said

'Without legal mandate, funding & coordination, clean air plans won't work'

India launched its National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in January 2019 with the aim to achieve a 20-30% reduction in particulate matter (PM) concentration by 2024

Air quality improving in India as 130 bn people stay home amid lockdown

Travel restrictions and closure of industries have helped reduce the pollution level