Delhi Aqi

Singh referred to NASA satellite images to buttress her point that stubble burning in these two states has commenced and it is contributing to already severe air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.

PIL in SC seeking judicial intervention to address rising air pollution levels

The plea said the current air pollution crisis has reached proportions of a “public health emergency", violating citizens' fundamental right to life and health under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Cloud seeding led to 41.9% reduction in PM10 in Mayur Vihar, Burari; another round soon: Delhi govt

Another round of cloud seeding is slated in the coming days, depending on the required weather and humidity conditions.

Delhi’s annual smog returns: Three in four Delhi-NCR households already feeling the impact of toxic air, says survey

With AQI levels above 400, Delhi-NCR residents are battling with sore throats, fatigue, and poor sleep amid rising health concerns. LocalCircles survey shows that three in four households report feeling the impact of toxic air

Delhi conducts cloud seeding trials after 53 years, but skies stay dry

The report said that two precipitation events were recorded -- Noida at 4 pm (0.1mm of rain) and Greater Noida at 4 pm (0.2 mm).

Punjab saw 415 farm fires from September 15 to October 21, down from 1,510 last year: Data

Officials say stricter field monitoring and awareness campaigns, telling farmers about the ill-effects of stubble burning, have also had an impact.

Delhi's air quality nears 'poor' as winter approaches

At 4 pm, Delhi's AQI was recorded in the "moderate" category at 199. An AQI between 201 to 300 falls under the "poor" category.

Delhi air remain cleanest for 11 days in a row; light to moderate rain predicted on Monday

The AQI was recorded at 76 at 4 pm on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

What is cloud seeding? Delhi to get artificial rains soon, says CM Rekha Gupta

Artificial rains through cloud seeding: Scientists consider factors like humidity levels, temperature rise and fall, wind patterns, and prevalent cloud structures before conducting cloud seeding activities.

Delhi pollution: How AQI worsened across NCR; GRAP-1 explained — What is allowed, what is banned

Delhi AQI, Grap-I explained: As part of the immediate relief measure to counter worsening AQI in Delhi and surrounding areas, the authorities have issued orders to enforce pollution regulations strictly, increase dust control measures and increase supervision at construction sites.

Winds of change in Delhi: Will air quality also improve after BJP's stunning comeback?

In its manifesto, the BJP promised substantial reduction in air pollution. In its final part of 'Viksit Delhi, Sankalp Patra 2025', the party vowed to reduce PM2.5 and PM10 levels by half in the next five years if voted to power.

Delhi sees warmest Republic Day in eight years, temperatures to rise further

The capital’s warmest Republic Day before this was in 2017 when the temperature peaked at 26.1 degrees Celsius, as per figures reported in PTI.

IMD issues 'orange' alert for dense fog in Delhi, predict light rains tomorrow

The temperature dipped sharply and is expected to drop to 7 degrees Celsius today, whereas the maximum would remain at 19 degrees Celsius

Deadly wildfires continue to rage Los Angeles, yet its AQI is better than Delhi's

The air quality index (AQI) of Los Angeles was recorded at 158 on January 10, far better than the air quality of Delhi which is infamous for smog. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi's AQI was recorded at 373.

Delhi records best December AQI since the start of the system in 2015

The records show that the second-best AQI reading was 300, which was obtained in 2015.

Delhi weather: After record rainfall, air quality improves to 'moderate'; overall AQI at 183

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the capital experienced its highest-ever rainfall on a single day for December on December 3, 1923, with a record of 75.7 mm.

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains 'very poor' as IMD issues yellow alert; trains delayed

The Delhi airport has also issued an advisory to all flyers giving a fog alert. It stated that the low visibility procedures are still in place at the airport though there had been no impact on flights.

GRAP-4 revoked in Delhi as AQI improves, stage-3 restrictions to continue

The decision was taken after Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) significantly improved to 369 (very poor) at 4 pm on Tuesday.

Delhi's air quality plummets to alarming levels; GRAP Stage IV restrictions kick in

The city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'severe' category with a reading of 433 at 4 pm against 379 on Monday

Delhi AQI: Central panel imposes GRAP III restrictions, hybrid classes up to Class 5

Persons with disabilities are exempted from restrictions imposed on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars in Delhi and the districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar under stage III.

Delhi's minimum temperature 4.9 degrees C; air quality 'poor'

The city on Thursday recorded the lowest temperature of this winter season so far with the minimum temperature dipping to 4.5 degrees Celsius.

Delhi's AQI drops to below 300 after a month

The air quality in the national capital has oscillated between “very poor” (AQI between 301-400) and “severe” (over 400) categories for the past 32 days.

Delhi's AQI at 343; air quality may slip to 'severe' in 24 hours

Police have also impounded 6,531 10-year-old petrol and 15-year-old diesel vehicles this winter season

Delhi AQI: Air quality in national capital improves to 'poor', some areas still under 'very poor' conditions

Shadipur had the worst AQI with a reading of 353.

Delhi AQI: Smog engulfs national capital with air quality slightly improving; some areas still breathe ‘severe’ air

AQI at 7 am was recorded at 366 while it was 412 at 4 pm on Saturday.