Delhi air quality likely to deteriorate on Wednesday, pollution to worsen in next 48 hours
The AQI was recorded the highest in Chandni Chowk at 346, followed by Dhirpur at 304, Delhi University at 301, Mathura Road at 296, IIT Delhi and Lodhi Road at 283, Pusa at 252, Airport (T3) at 241, and Ayanagar at 193. The AQI in Noida stood at 333 and Gurugram at 207.
Nov 20, 2019, 07:53 AM IST
Delhi air quality improves significantly, AQI settles in 'poor' category
The AQI was recorded the highest in Chandni Chowk at 319, Airport at 204, IIT Delhi at 215, Lodhi Road at 215, Mathura Road at 250, Delhi University at 258, Dhirpur at 271, Pusa at 196, and Ayanagar at 139. The AQI in Noida stood at 284 and Gurugram at 197.
Nov 19, 2019, 07:49 AM IST
Delhi chokes as air pollution remains under 'severe' category; Chandni Chowk records highest Air Quality Index of 751
The AQI was recorded the highest in Chandni Chowk at 751, Airport at 538, Mathura Road and IIT Delhi at 500, Lodhi Road at 473, Delhi University at 472, Pusa at 463, Dhirpur at 459, and Ayanagar at 447. The AQI in Noida stood at 514 and Gurugram at 554. Thick toxic haze engulfed the Delhi-NCR region and not much improvement is expected till Friday.
Nov 14, 2019, 07:09 AM IST
Delhi govt will distribute 50 lakh N95 anti-pollution masks to students from November 1: Arvind Kejriwal
The Chief Minister added that his government will continue to take all appropriate measures to keep air pollution in Delhi under control.
Oct 30, 2019, 15:55 PM IST
Delhi AQI remains 'very poor', likely to improve marginally on Wednesday: SAFAR
A blanket of smog engulfed Delhi causing suffocation to the people especially near the major junctions such as Rajpath, Raisina Hill, India Gate, ITO and Tilak Marg. "I am feeling very suffocated today. No fresh air, no oxygen after Diwali. Not only that, but I am also having eye irritation," said Umender Kumar, a local while speaking to ANI.
Oct 29, 2019, 11:10 AM IST
Delhi air quality to enter 'very poor' category from Tuesday
The forecast of the 'very poor' air quality is predicted mainly due to changing local weather conditions. According to pollution watch by Safar (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research) India, air quality of Delhi is in the higher end of the poor category.
Oct 14, 2019, 13:03 PM IST
Ensure implementation of SC order on firecrackers on New Year: CPCB to Delhi Police
CPB has asked Delhi Police to ensure burning of green firecrackers in Delhi on New Year 2019.
Dec 29, 2018, 17:58 PM IST
Delhi's air quality 'very poor' due to local pollutants, likely to decline further, warn authorities
As per SAFAR, the air quality is 'very poor' in Delhi and there is "insignificant intrusion from outside" the city.
Dec 02, 2018, 13:30 PM IST
Delhi's air quality deteriorates; back to 'very poor' category
The overall air quality index was recorded at 337 which falls in the "very poor" category, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
Nov 23, 2018, 18:48 PM IST
Delhi's air quality declines further; all construction activities banned for 10 days
The top court-appointed EPCA has banned all construction activities for 10 days.
Oct 31, 2018, 07:52 AM IST
Delhi government orders closure of 417 polluting units as air pollution reaches alarming levels
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal has directed more deployments of environment marshals.
Oct 30, 2018, 06:28 AM IST
Delhi's air quality declines further, pollution in Anand Vihar at 'hazardous' level
CPCB has warned that the air quality may further deteriorate in the next couple of days in Delhi.
Oct 24, 2018, 08:57 AM IST
Delhi's air quality remains poor, authorities warn of further deterioration
CPCB has warned that the air quality in Delhi will decline further.
Oct 21, 2018, 12:55 PM IST
Significant improvement in Delhi air quality in past one year: Central Pollution Control Board
The Air Quality Index value for the capital was a "satisfactory" 83 today, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Jun 29, 2018, 12:59 PM IST
Delhi-NCR air quality dips, may worsen as stubble burning increases
With stubble burning increasing in neighbouring states and wind speed dropping, air quality in Delhi and NCR worsened further on Wednesday.
Nov 23, 2017, 00:18 AM IST
Overnight drizzle brings partial relief from smog in Delhi-NCR, air quality still 'very poor'
Despite light shower, the air quality in Delhi and the NCR region continues to be of 'very poor' quality.
Nov 18, 2017, 07:52 AM IST
Drop metro fare, close brick kilns, bring odd-even, orders panel as Delhi air quality dips
EPCA- the Supreme Court-appointed panel - on Tuesday expressed concerns over the worsening air quality bin Delhi.
Nov 07, 2017, 23:17 PM IST