Page 28 - Delhi Air Quality

Delhi's air quality suddenly improves but AQI still close to 'severe'

The overall air quality index (AQI) on Monday was registered in the severe category at 397 against 434 a day earlier

Delhi under cloud of smog as PM 2.5 level hits 24 times of WHO's safe limit

Levels of PM 2.5, tiny particulate matter that can reach deep into the lungs and cause major health problems, were above 400 in most parts of the capital, and in some places soared above 600

In pics: Delhi kicks off e-bus trial to curb pollution

During the three-month trial, the e-bus will make trips between Ambedkar Nagar and Inderpuri to test its operational feasibility on different road conditions.

Choked morning in Delhi-NCR as air quality goes from bad to worse

In Delhi, the overall PM2.5 (particles in the air with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres) was recorded at 157 against the safe limit of 60

Only 3,196 of the 4 million banned old vehicles in Delhi have been seized

After NGT banned old vehicles in the capital, police mandarins have been issuing circulars to impose the ban and take strict action against erring vehicle owners, but data shows hardly any progress

This Made-in-India smog tower, dubbed 'world's largest', could save Delhi

Specially designed keeping the national capital's air condition in mind, a single one of these can provide clean air in a three-km radius of their placement, impacting the lives of 75,000 people

Delhi air 'very poor'; residents advised to avoid all outdoor activities

As the onset of winter has brought in thick smog, Delhi has woken up to a blanket of hazy dust with the air remaining toxic.The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 342, which falls in the "very poor" category, according to data of System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).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.At Dhirpur, the AQI was 337 at 9:30 am, while in Mathura Road area, it dipped to 'very poor' category at 350. Furthermore, AQI near Pitampura, Airport Terminal 3 and Delhi University stood at 343, 319 and 350, respectively.Officials say the haze will continue to persist during the early mornings and late evenings for the next few days.The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority had issued a notification predicting that air quality between November 1 and 10 will rise to 'severe' category. Experts ...

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' despite marginal improvements

Authorities detected stubble burning in Uttar Pradesh for the first time this season

In pictures: Delhi's air improves but don't heave a sigh of relief just yet

The Environment Ministry is likely to come out with its National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) next month, which proposes multiple strategies to combat air pollution

Mumbai batsman wears pollution mask while batting in Ranji match in Delhi

Last year in December, the Sri Lankan team had played a test match in Delhi wearing air pollution masks due to heavy smog and pollution

Slight improvement in Delhi's air but don't heave a sigh of relief just yet

The Environment Ministry is likely to come out with its National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) next month, which proposes multiple strategies to combat air pollution

Delhi's air quality near 'severe', politics over pollution also intensifies

Politics and verbal spat intensified as Ministers from Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan skipped a crucial meeting on air pollution held by Union Environment Ministry

Delhi air pollution: Civic bodies slap Rs 3 mn fine for violations

SDMC and NDMC have intensified the campaign to check air pollution level in the city

Gautam Gambhir slams Kejriwal-led AAP govt for air pollution in Delhi

Earlier, Gambhir had accused the Delhi government of making 'false promises' to people and failing to curb pollution and dengue menace in Delhi

Choked by air pollution? Govt may come out with Clean Air Programme in Dec

Greenpeace India said in a statement that an Environment Ministry official had also given a presentation regarding this at a conference on air pollution and health by WHO in Geneva

Stubble burning in Punjab dips 30%; Centre asks officials to be more active

Punjab and Haryana have been informed to take more action on stubble burning, says Union Minister for Environment and Climate Change Harsh Vardhan

Who cares for air? Delhi meet on pollution skipped by environment ministers

The air quality is expected to deteriorate further around Diwali due to local factors and regional causes such as stubble burning, mainly in Punjab and Haryana

Delhi's air quality improves, but remains close to 'severe', curbs imposed

The Ministry of Earth Science's air quality website, SAFAR showed Delhi's air quality as 'very poor' with PM10 level at 370 and PM2.5 level at 215.

Cars may face restrictions, schools could be shut if Delhi air worsens

All industries using coal and biomass as fuel(excluding thermal and waste to energy plants) to remain closed in Delhi and NCR districts from November 4th to 10th according another EPCA order

Delhi's air quality plummets to worst of the season, AQI at "severe" level

Experts warned that episodes of smog will begin in a couple of days