Delhi’s air quality turns 'severe'

Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running
Northern India encountered the recurring annual pre-winter event of air emergency where the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings of main pollutant PM 2.5 breached the 400-mark of “very poor” and landed the air of Delhi, Punjab and other northern cities into the “hazardous” category.
Delhi Implements Stringent Measures Amidst Severe Air Quality Crisis
Delhi has implemented additional public transport services and banned certain vehicles following the implementation of GRAP-3 measures due to severe air quality issues. The use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers is prohibited,
Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'
Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed, vehicular emissions and crop stubble burning. This time, experts say that the condition is likely to get worse in the coming days.
Delhi's 'severe' air quality leaves residents gasping for breath
New Delhi’s air quality reached “severe” levels as dense toxic smog lingered in the Indian capital on Thursday. The average air quality reading breached 400 – the threshold to be considered “severe” – according to India’s Central Pollution Control Board.
Delhi Implements Stringent Measures to Combat Severe Air Pollution
The Delhi government has enforced a ban on certain private vehicles, restricted interstate bus entries, introduced staggered office timings, and halted private construction to tackle severe air pollution.
Delhi air pollution: AQI ‘severe’ again; thick smog reduces visibility. Schools to be closed soon?
Delhi residents woke up to ‘severe’ air quality on Thursday morning (November 14), a day after the national capital recorded the worst AQI in the country, with dense fog blanketing the NCR, reducing visibility.
Delhi air quality remains 'severe', thick smog engulfs city, reduces visibility
The Air Quality Index worsened from 429 on Wednesday morning to 432 on Thursday morning. Several areas in the capital region recorded an AQI of over 450.
Delhi air quality hits 'severe,' authorities hold back on GRAP Stage 3 measures
On Thursday morning, Delhi's air quality hit severe levels, with AQI readings reaching as high as 473 in some areas. Despite the hazardous level, the CAQM opted to monitor conditions further before implementing Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
‘Hazardous’ Air Quality Chokes India’s Capital With Pollutant Levels More Than 50 Times Above WHO Safe Limit (Photos)
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NASA's Before and After Photos Show How Smog Has Smothered Delhi and Northern India
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Delhi Air Pollution: Govt. Bans BS-III Petrol, BS-IV Diesel 4-Wheelers Amid 'Severe' AQI; Rs 20,000 Fine For Violators
This measure comes as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III), which aims to combat severe air pollution levels.
Beware! Delhi Air Pollution Can Trigger Eczema, Says Study; Here's How You Can Mitigate The Risk
Eczema cases are rising in areas with high air pollution, according to a Yale University study. Exposure to fine particulate ...
In photos: Winter brings toxic air, Delhi-NCR's air quality remains hazardous on Day 3
Delhi-NCR's air quality remained severely poor for the third consecutive day, with the national Capital's Air Quality Index ...
Lahore’s air quality worsens, surpasses Delhi, NASA photos reveal smog as respiratory cases soar to 15,000
Lahore’s smog crisis worsened as air quality surpassed Delhi’s, with an AQI of 1136 and NASA satellite photos capturing dense ...