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Delhi AQI at 490: Best and worst hours to step outside amid rising air pollution
Amid rising levels of air pollution in Delhi and its adjoining areas, the AQI figures on Monday morning touched a record high at 484 despite control measures, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction at public projects.
Delhi AQI hits 494 in ‘one of the worst pollution episodes seen in November in recent years’; AQI 500 in some areas
The average PM2.5 level was 354 micrograms per cubic metre, which is over 20 times the standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO). The PM10 levels were also above the threshold by around 12 times.
At AQI of 493, Delhi faces worst pollution of season; strictest curbs in place
Delhi's air quality plunged to hazardous levels on Monday, recording a season-high AQI of 493. Strict Stage 4 curbs under GRAP, including truck bans and halted public construction, are enforced in the capital city.
Delhi-NCR air pollution: What is AQI and how does a high AQI of 500 affect your health in the long run?
As areas in Delhi NCR see an AQI of 500, here’s how the toxic pollution is impacting your body on a daily basis
Delhi air pollution crisis: GRAP IV cannot be relaxed even if AQI goes below 450, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said the implementation of GRAP Stages 3 and 4 has been delayed and asked states in the Delhi-NCR area to decide immediately on stopping physical classes of all standards up to 12 in schools.
Delhi air quality: AQI at this station above 1500
Delhi is battling a severe air pollution crisis as the AQI at multiple monitoring stations crossed 1500. This puts it in the "hazardous" category. Swiss air technology company IQAir said Mundka recorded an AQI of 1591,
Delhi’s AQI at 494, one of the ‘worst pollution spells’ since 2022
Many localities including Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Dwarka, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Najafgarh and Patparganj record 500 AQI.
Delhi Air Pollution Peaks: AQI Crosses 1500, Check Most Polluted Areas
Delhi's air pollution crisis worsens with AQI surpassing 1500, prompting GRAP-4 measures and flight advisories. Check the most polluted areas in the city.
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 at 15:00 IST (10:30 BST),
Delhi’s Air Pollution Soars More Than 17 Times Over Safe Levels
Delhi recorded air pollution more than 17 times above an acceptable level as worsening smog triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools.
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Delhi pollution live updates: 11 flights diverted, many delayed at Delhi airport
Emergency anti-pollution measures are being enacted across the national capital after crossing the “severe plus” AQI category
Delhi AQI LIVE updates: Delhi LG directs implementation of staggered office timings
The GRAP Stage 4 guidelines come into effect from today, to curb pollution. Yesterday, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced ...
'Invoke GRAP 4 the moment AQI reaches 300': Supreme Court on Delhi pollution
The top court also directed Delhi and NCR governments to set up a grievance redressal mechanism to report violations of the ...
Delhi Air Pollution Supreme Court Hearing Live Updates: SC orders GRAP 4 across all NCR states, says curbs to be in force even if AQI drops below 400
SC seeks explanation from Delhi government on implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and says it is in favour ...
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BJP distributes masks as AQI hits 'severe plus' category in Delhi, slams AAP for 'negligence'
The Delhi BJP conducted a mask distribution drive outside metro stations on Monday (November 18, 2024) morning as the Air ...
Delhi's Toxic Air Equals Smoking 49 Cigarettes a Day as AQI Hits An Alarming 978
Delhi residents are breathing in air so toxic that it’s equivalent to smoking 49 cigarettes daily. As of November 18, Delhi’s ...
AQI in Delhi today: How to check on your iPhone or Android phone, step-by-step guide
Checking the Air Quality Index (AQI) on your iPhone or Android phone is simple and can be done in just a few steps. Here's a ...
‘Extremely unfavourable’: Delhi to choke on ’severe’ to ’severe plus’; check predictions for next six days
Delhi’s air quality remains in the ’severe’ category with an AQI of 484. The Commission for Air Quality Management has ...
India Tightens Vehicle Entry Restrictions as Delhi's Air Pollution Worsens
Air quality in northern India has worsened over the past week, with New Delhi's AQI recording a reading of 465, classified as ...