Delhi, AQI

Relief for Delhi's residents, AQI improves from 'poor' to 'moderate'
According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) daily AQI bulletin, city's index value on Wednesday was 178, reeling under the moderate zone.
Delhi breathes easy after gap of 50 days, AQI in 'moderate' category
Delhi breathed clean air on Wednesday after a gap of 50 days as the air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category, offering much-needed respite from the high levels of pollution.
AQI improves in Delhi, drops to 169 and is categorised as 'Moderate': CPCB
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 'severe'. Delhi's air quality has seen consistent improvement this week.
Delhi AQI: Residents breathe easy as winds, warm sun clear pollutants; AQI betters to ‘poor’ after 32 days
However, the city’s air quality remains suboptimal, as an AQI between 201 and 300 is still considered harmful to sensitive groups. The absence of dense fog has allowed sunlight to reach the surface, aiding the scattering of pollutants as the mixing height stayed relatively high.
Delhi Breathes Easier as AQI in 'Poor' Category for Third Consecutive Day
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 268 at 4 pm, registering a slight improvement from 280 on Monday.
Thin layer of smog engulfs Delhi; AQI remains in 'poor' category
Smog enveloped many areas of Delhi on Tuesday, with the air quality index (AQI) staying in the 'poor' category. Several locations showed reduced visibility due to the smog. The Supreme Court refused to relax anti-pollution measures and emphasized better coordination among authorities.
Delhi's Air Quality Improves With First ‘Poor’ Category AQI In A Month, Experts Credit These Factors
The improvement in air quality to consistent dry northwesterly winds blowing at around 8 km/h since Saturday has strengthened overnight, reaching up to 15 km/h on Sunday, dispersed pollutants.
Residents in Delhi continues to breathe toxic air as AQI remains in ‘poor’ category
Delhi's air quality continues to be a significant concern, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording a 'poor' air quality index (AQI) at ITO. Other areas in Delhi also reported alarming AQI levels including Akshardham and Anand Vihar.
AQI stays ‘poor’ in Delhi; minimum temperature at 10.5°C
The India Meteorological Department has forecast a mild December, with both average maximum and minimum expected to be above normal.
Delhi air pollution: Smog envelops city as AQI remains 'poor'
Several areas in New Delhi experienced smog, causing poor air quality with the AQI recorded at 274. The Supreme Court has declined to relax GRAP-IV measures aimed at reducing pollution. It criticized NCR states for not compensating construction workers and mandated virtual appearances of Chief Secretaries for further discussion on AQI and potential GRAP IV modifications.
Delhi's air in 'poor' category with AQI of 274; SC retains Grap-IV measures
Despite Delhi's AQI improving to 274, the Supreme Court said that it will retain Grap-IV restrictions, citing the need for a sustained downward trend in air pollution levels
Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 11.05 °C, check weather forecast for December 5, 2024
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Rare foray into ‘moderate’ zone on a windy winter day in Delhi
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Supreme Court Holds Firm on Pollution Measures in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court upholds emergency measures under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) addressing air pollution in Delhi-NCR. A downward trend in AQI is required to relax regulations.
‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi
The bench also asked chief secretaries of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana to appear via video-conferencing at ...
Delhi News Highlights: Delhi’s AQI betters to ‘poor’; SC hearing on air pollution issue in national capital region
The national capital woke up to an improved air quality on Monday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 273 in the ...