Delhi, air quality

Delhi air quality sees slight improvement, shifts from 'severe' to 'very poor'
Despite this progress, the city’s air quality remains a pressing concern- a 48-hour poisonous streak in the "Severe" category.
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 Air Pollution: AQI hits 'Severe' category, record high in India today with 418
Delhi recorded the worst air quality in India on Wednesday with a severe AQI of 418 while Noida and Gurugram also faced very poor levels.
Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'
Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures,
Delhi Pollution: NCR Chokes as Air Quality Remains 'Severe', AQI Crosses 450 | LIVE
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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 air pollution: Air quality continues to be in `severe` category
A blanket of fog covered parts of Delhi for the second consecutive day on Thursday with the air quality index remaining in the `severe` category, an official said, reported news agency PTI. The city recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season so far at 16.
Delhi Pollution News: Delhi Surpasses Lahore, Becomes World’s Most Polluted City As AQI Reaches 418
On Wednesday, the national capital's air quality took a serious turn for the worse, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) skyrocketing to a staggering 418. This alarming number puts the capital squarely in the 'severe' category,
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's AQI hits 500 mark: Take THESE Ayurvedic measures to stay away from serious complications
Delhi's pollution has reached a critical level. Not only breathing becomes difficult but its serious consequences are also ...
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Delhi Enters Pollution Emergency As AQI Crosses 450: What Are The New Restrictions In Place?
Delhi is facing a pollution emergency as AQI exceeds 450. New restrictions, including diesel vehicle bans and school closures ...
Bad AQI in Delhi: Can air pollution put you at risk of heart attack? Here is what we know
Did you know that the toxic air that Delhi is breathing currently can actually put your cardiovascular health at risk?
Delhi pollution remains in ‘severe’ category at 420 AQI; GRAP-3 restrictions implemented
The GRAP-3 measures include a ban on construction activities and restrictions on the operation of BS-III petrol and BS-IV ...
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CM Atishi Announces New Work Timings For Government Officials As Delhi’s AQI Becomes Severely Poor
Delhi CM Atishi has announced staggered working hours for government offices across Delhi. This initiative aims to reduce ...
Delhi records lowest temperature of the season; AQI remains ‘severe’
Delhi’s minimum temperature was recorded at 15.6°C, which was two degrees above normal but the lowest so far this season ...
India’s top 10 most polluted cities in 2024: Know the global cities AQI rankings
Top 10 India's most polluted cities in 2024, in addition to global AQI rankings: The air quality in New Delhi and surrounding ...