Delhi, Air Quality Index

Delhi pollution: Air quality still very poor, not likely to get better soon
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in 'very poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 346 on Saturday as compared to 331 a day earlier. No improvement in air quality is expected over the next few days.
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Delhi air pollution: Residents continue to suffer as AQI in city remains 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' with an AQI of 332, leading to health issues among residents. Areas like Anand Vihar and Jahangirpuri recorde
Delhi continues to breathe in 'very poor' air with AQI 346
People continued to breathe in polluted air across Delhi, as the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday pegged under the 'very poor' quality, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi: Garbage fires blaze rising air pollution crisis
Delhi observed a 38% rise in garbage fires in October and November compared to last year, driven by negligence and reckless behavior such as burning trash. These fires pose health risks and exacerbate the city's air pollution,
Delhi air pollution: 'very poor' to 'severe' AQI recorded across national capital
Delhi is experiencing very poor air quality, with some areas reaching severe levels. The Air Quality Index numbers are above 300 and even above 400 in some locations. Lack of rainfall and emissions have worsened the situation.
Delhi AQI remains 'very poor', some areas slip into 'severe' levels
Delhi AQI remains 'very poor', some areas slip into 'severe' levels and the Supreme Court on Thursday declined to ease the emergency measures outlined under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP),
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Delhi Air Pollution: Supreme Court extends GRAP 4 measures till Monday; schools to operate in hybrid mode
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India's worsening, "severe plus" air pollution forces even more dramatic safety measures
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New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
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Delhi air pollution: 'My eyes are hurting, throat is itching, and it is difficult to breathe'
The air quality in the national capital fell back to 'very poor' from being in 'severe' category a day before.
Delhi's business suffers Rs 2,500-crore blow amid pollution, GRAP-4 restrictions: CTI
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR has caused a significant business loss of Rs 2,500 crore over the past month. The ban on ...
Delhi Pollution Panel Okays Vehicle Exemption For People With Disabilities
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to ease restrictions under Stage-III and IV of the Graded ...