Delhi AQI: Air quality at ‘very poor’ 382 in Anand Vihar, Centre imposes GRAP Stage II from today
Delhi AQI: GRAP Stage II bans coal and firewood use, affecting eateries and diesel generators. AQI reached 310 on October 21, marking ‘very poor’ air quality, primarily due to transportation and stubble burning. Key Points
mintDelhi's air quality sees slight improvement as rains lash city, AQI in 'poor' category
Areas in Delhi and nearby areas expected to receive rainfall today include Noida, Ghaziabad, Loni Dehat, Bahadurgarh, Indirapuram, Greater Noida, Dadri, Panipat, Jind, Gohana, Sonipat, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Meerut, Jhajjar, Sambhal, etc. Rains bring respite from cold wave conditions. Key Points
mintStage-III of GRAP anti-pollution measures revoked in Delhi-NCR amid improvement in air quality
The sub-committee of CAQM revoked the Stage-III of GRAP in view of the forecasts by the IMD/IITM for meteorological conditions and air quality index of Delhi, officials said. According to the forecast, the AQI of Delhi has been progressively improving and has been recorded as 346 at 4:O0 PM which is about 55 AQI points below the threshold for invoking the GRAP Stage-III actions (Delhi AQI 401-450) and there is a likelihood of sustaining the improvement in AQI. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi's AQI remains in 'very poor' category, may get worse in New Year
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with an AQI reading of 392, causing health concerns for residents. Flights and trains in Delhi are also experiencing delays due to dense fog and reduced visibility. Key Points
mintDelhi wakes up to a blanket of smog today, AQI ‘very poor,’ NCR to get relief from pollution in a few days
Delhi's air quality fell into the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 389. Surrounding areas including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad also registered high AQI levels. Key Points
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Air pollution spikes in several Indian cities due to bursting of firecrackers
In relatively cleaner Chennai, the AQI increased from 207 on Sunday morning to 365 on Monday 10 p.m. By 4.30 p.m., the AQI level fell to 245 | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAir pollution news: Delhi's air remains 'severe' for 3rd straight day; AQI at 416
Neighbouring states, especially Punjab, are being appealed to curb crop residue burning to reduce smog in the region. The NGT has sought responses from affected states and directed immediate remedial action to control air pollution in the cities. Key Points
mintAQI updates: Delhi's air quality stays 'very poor' for 5th consecutive day; Mumbai record AQI at 132
Doctors in Delhi are warning patients about the effects of pollution on their health. Long-term pollution can cause dementia and affect various bodily systems. The number of patients in emergency rooms has increased from 10-15 to around 40. Key Points
mint‘Ban buses with poor quality diesel’: Delhi minister to Centre
In the national capital, Jahangirpuri recorded a ‘severe’ AQI of 409 at 5 pm. Narela had a ‘very poor’ AQI of 373, the CPCB data stated. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi's average air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' from 'poor'; AQI increases to 306
The air quality in Delhi deteriorated to the 'very poor' category on October 22, with the Air Quality Index increasing from 302 in the afternoon to 306, according to SAFAR-India data. Neighbouring areas such as Gurugram and Noida also experienced worsening air quality. Anand Vihar in Delhi breached the very poor category with an AQI of 345. Key Points
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Delhi's air quality worsens further as AQI reaches 266; THESE areas record ‘very poor’ air
Commission for Air Quality Management invokes 11-point action plan to prevent further deterioration. As per a government release issued by the Ministry of Environment, under GRAP-2 restrictions in Delhi NCR, there will be a ban on the use of coal and wood-fired stoves among more other measures. Key Points
mintDelhi's overall air quality continues in ‘moderate’ category; THESE hotspots record AQI above 200
Delhi government has forms interdepartmental teams to improve air quality at 13 hotspots. Multiple areas in Delhi record 'poor' AQI, with Anand Vihar at 210 and Wazirpur at 231. Key Points
mintDelhi's air quality remains 'poor' at 159 with PM 2.5 recorded at 72
The current concentration of PM2.5 in Delhi stands at 72 µg/m³, with PM10 at 161 µg/m³ with most of the areas in Delhi-NCR recording AQI of over 160. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesRain lashes Delhi-NCR, air quality improves
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average AQI at 6.30 pm on Friday stood at 151, which falls in the moderate category. Key Points
The Indian ExpressDelhi air quality remains 'severe' for fourth consecutive day, AQI at 410
The SAFAR-India data revealed that air quality in the Lodhi Road area was at 385 (Very Poor), while in the Delhi University area, it was at 456 (Severe). Drone camera footage from the Qutub Minar area depicted a dense layer of haze in the atmosphere. Key Points
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Can air pollution lead to cancer? Experts explore the link
With the air quality in Delhi remaining in the critical category, mounting health concerns are becoming increasingly pronounced. There is scientific evidence supporting a connection between air pollution and various forms of cancer, as well as coronary artery diseases like heart attack and stroke. Key Points
mintPre-Diwali air quality: Delhi air quality improves, most areas record AQI below 300
On Saturday, the overall air quality was in the 'poor' category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 279, which is within the 'poor' category, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Key Points
Business TodayDelhi's air quality deteriorates further, AQI crosses 300 mark
The AQI recorded at the Delhi airport (T3) stands at 232, 341 at Delhi University, and 362 at Dhirpur. With an AQI of 372, neighbouring Noida was even worse than Delhi. Meanwhile, Gurugram AQI stands at 221 Key Points
Business TodayDelhi Air Pollution: High time to stop blame game & initiate measures to protect people, says BJP
The national capital recorded an AQI of 433 at 7 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The AQI at Anand Vihar was 488. It was 487 at Shadipur, 474 at Wazirpur, 465 at Punjabi Bag, 454 at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, 463 at Bawana, 448 at Okhla and 459 at Rohini. Key Points
FirstpostDelhi's air quality in October worst since 2020
The air quality in Delhi for the month of October this year has reached its lowest level since 2020, and meteorologists are linking this deterioration to the absence of rainfall. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the capital city reported an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 210 in October. This figure remains consistent with the AQI recorded in October of the previous year, which was also 210, but marks a significant decline compared to the AQI of 173 in October 2021. Key Points
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Delhi pollution: Air quality improves slightly to 'very poor' from 'severe' category
The air quality in most areas in Delhi was above the 340 limit, which comes under the 'very poor' category. The average AQI in Delhi on Saturday was 368. Key Points
Business TodayConstruction resumes, ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel cars lifted as Delhi air improves
GRAP or graded action plan is a set of emergency initiatives taken to check the severity of the air pollution, determined by the air quality index (AQI). An AQI between zero and 50 is seen as good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe. Key Points
Business TodayAir pollution: Delhi posts 140% surge in lung-harming PM2.5 particles after Diwali
PM2.5, the most harmful of all particles in the air, had an hourly average of 200.8 at 7 am on Monday, up from 83.5 at the same time yesterday Key Points
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