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Delhi AQI stays 'severe' at 401 despite rain

December 24, 2024, 09:35 AM - 3 min read

On Tuesday, the AQI at all 36 monitoring stations listed on the Centre's Sameer app was below 450, with some stations reporting levels under 400.

The Kashmir valley is currently experiencing an intense coldwave, with temperatures plummeting to a chilling low.

Cold wave freezes water in Himachal, Kashmir; rain in Delhi

December 23, 2024, 11:26 AM - 3 min read

In Himachal, high-altitude tribal areas and mountain passes are experiencing extreme cold, with temperatures remaining 14-18°C below freezing on Sunday.

Commuters endure the early morning winter smog and cold in Dwarka, New Delhi, on Sunday.

Delhi's pollution drops, AQI now 'poor' category

November 25, 2024, 10:04 AM - 2 min read

Delhi sees a green shift, with the Lodhi Road (IITM) monitoring station recording an AQI of 95, classified by CPCB as 'satisfactory.'

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached alarming levels of 441 by 4 pm on Sunday and worsened further to 457 by 7 pm.

Schools switch online as Delhi pollution hits hazardous mark

November 18, 2024, 07:49 AM - 2 min read

The Delhi government has halted physical classes for most students as pollution worsens in the national Capital. Classes 10 and 12 exempted. GRAP-4 rules implemented, restricting vehicle movement and imposing emergency measures to combat the toxic air crisis.

Chandigarh shrouded in thick smog as air quality plummets to 'very poor,' prompting experts to advise residents to limit outdoor activities and adopt protective measures.

Chandigarh AQI hits 'very poor', people urged to be indoors

November 13, 2024, 07:42 PM - 4 min read

Chandigarh's air quality remains in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 372, prompting experts to advise the public to limit outdoor activities. Stubble burning in Punjab is cited as a major cause, with authorities taking measures to curb pollution levels.

The Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi indicated that these “extremely unfavourable” meteorological conditions are expected to persist, heightening health concerns across the region.

Delhi AQI enters 'severe' zone as levels cross 400 mark

November 4, 2024, 09:17 AM - 2 min read

Delhi’s air quality nosedived on Monday as AQI levels surpassed 400 in multiple areas, entering the “severe” category. Calm winds, low temperatures, and mist are forecast through Wednesday, heightening concerns. The Commission for Air Quality Management has enforced anti-pollution measures, issuing penalties for violations.

Thick fog blankets New Delhi as air quality drops to 'very poor,' with an AQI of 369 this morning.

Smog blankets Delhi as AQI surges to 'dangerous' levels

November 3, 2024, 11:59 AM - 2 min read

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 369 recorded this morning, up from 290 yesterday. Thick fog has enveloped the city, while humidity levels reached 94 per cent, as the IMD forecasts clear skies ahead.

According to Clean Air Catalyst, a global coalition dedicated to improving air quality, vehicular emissions and road dust together account for 70 per cent of Indore’s pollution levels, even under normal circumstances.

Cleanest city Indore sees 'severe' air quality spike to 404

November 1, 2024, 02:02 PM - 2 min read

The AQI in Indore surged to 404, marking “severe” pollution levels, largely due to Diwali celebrations and calm winds, according to environmental experts. This development is unusual for India’s consistently cleanest city, officials noted.

Motorists navigate through dense smog in New Delhi on 1 November 2024, as post-Diwali pollution levels surged, prompting renewed concerns over air quality.

Toxic air shrouds Delhi as residents ignore ban on fireworks

November 1, 2024, 10:01 AM - 2 min read

Delhi and its surrounding areas were shrouded in thick smog following Diwali celebrations as residents flouted the firecracker ban. AQI levels soared into the “very poor” range, sparking concerns over health hazards and enforcement.

Thick smog blankets Lahore as the AQI reaches a hazardous 708, marking it the most polluted city globally and intensifying health risks for millions.

Lahore tops global pollution with AQI at 708

October 30, 2024, 03:26 PM - 2 min read

Even at its lowest, the city’s AQI registered a “very unhealthy” 246, with air quality measurements in some areas spiking dramatically higher. Lahore’s private air quality monitors have recorded alarming AQI levels, including 953 in Gulberg, 810 near Pakistan Engineering Services, and 784 on Syed Maratab Ali Road.

As many as eight stations in the national capital have been marked in the 'very poor' AQI range as the city recorded a pollution index of 278, prompting health concerns amid unseasonably warm temperatures.

Delhi AQI in red zone, eight locations record 300+

October 30, 2024, 11:15 AM - 2 min read

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed to 278 at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, a rise from the previous day’s AQI of 268, placing the city in the ‘poor’ category overall.

The air quality in Delhi was reported in the "very poor" category, with some areas slipping into the "severe" zone.

SC holds Centre 'accountable' as Delhi's air quality worsens

October 23, 2024, 01:46 PM - 3 min read

The court admonished the government for rendering the Environmental Protection Act "toothless" through amendments that have weakened its enforcement capabilities.