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Delhi Air Quality Today: At 9 am, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 301, compared to a reading of 343 at 9 am on Tuesday, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.&nbsp;

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Delhi Air Pollution News: As intolerable levels of air pollution continued to wreak havoc in the national capital, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index reading was recorded in the 'very poor' zone on Tuesday morning—AQI readings from 301 to 400 indicate a 'very poor' quality of air in a region. A thick layer of pollutants and smog blanketed several regions of the city, with continued restrictions as part of Stage 4 GRAP guidelines in force. Several regions in and around the capital continued to struggle against 'poor' to 'very poor' levels of air pollution.&nbsp;

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Delhi AQI Today: The quality of air was recorded to be in 'very poor' levels on Sunday, a slight improvement from the "severe" levels recorded the previous day. Here's a summary of Air Quality Index (AQI)&nbsp;readings from various stations in and around the national capital on Sunday evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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AQI Today Update: Delhiites remain breathless with city still covered in smog; all you need to know

Delhi AQI:&nbsp;Delhi's air quality slipped back to the 'severe' category on Saturday morning with an AQI of 420 while the minimum temperature was recorded at 11.4 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

Delhi's air quality slips back to 'severe' with AQI at 420 

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On Monday, Delhi’s average AQI was recorded at 481. Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘Severe+’ category, with an average AQI of 481 recorded on Monday. Alipur reported the lowest AQI at 471, still falling under the critical zone.

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The Delhi government has banned private BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles, prohibited the entry of interstate non-electric-CNG buses, certain categories of construction activities, and staggered government office timings, as the city choked under 'severe'-category air pollution.

Delhi government enforces GRAP III measures, staggers office timings to battle 'severe' pollution

Delhi AQI Air Pollution Update: Delhi's air quality has taken a severe hit, prompting the implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III rules to combat the hazardous conditions. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has surpassed 400, indicating 'severe' air quality'. Read on to catch key AQI updates from different neighborhoods and what the latest restrictions mean for the public in the city.&nbsp;

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Delhi struggled under a blanket of smog covering the city with 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality recorded in several parts in and around the National Capital Region (NCR). Delhi&nbsp;Environment Minister&nbsp;Gopal Rai said that the Delhi government will take all steps necessary if the situation worsens on account of adverse weather conditions. Here is a quick summary of the Air Quality Index readings from in and around the NCR.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Delhi NCR struggles against air pollution; 'very poor' to 'severe' AQI levels recorded in several regions

'Very poor' to 'severe' AQI levels were recorded in most stations located in and around the national capital region, including the neighborhoods of Anand Vihar (443), Ashok Vihar (411), North Campus (415), IGI Airport (402) and Rohini (403) in the city, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).&nbsp;A number of flights were diverted or delayed on Wednesday morning due to the low visibility conditions in the national capital.&nbsp;

Delhi NCR breathless as smog covers city; 'very poor' to 'severe' AQI levels recorded in several regions

Parts of Mumbai are experiencing a layer of smog this morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 132. This video discusses the implications of the current air quality and its impact on residents.

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Delhi Air Quality Today:&nbsp;On Tuesday also, the 24-hour AQI was 327 (very poor) at 4 p.m. in the national capital, up from 310 (very poor) a day earlier, as per the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) daily official bulletin.

Delhi air pollution today: Air quality remains in 'very poor' category

Delhi Air Pollution Update: It's that time of the year when the national capital typically struggles against an alarming air quality. In view of the rising Air Quality Index (AQI), authorities have raised the car parking charges to discourage the use of vehicles on the city's roads.&nbsp;

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A clear sky was witnessed during the day while the minimum temperature was recorded at 26.6 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's normal.

Delhi weather update: City records maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius

The AQI Indicator automatically monitors the air quality in the vicinity and adjusts the purifier’s fan speed to maintain optimal air quality. It operates in three modes:

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Delhi experienced a windy and pleasant morning with a minimum temperature of 25.6°C, below the seasonal average by 2.3 notches, alongside 'satisfactory' air quality recorded with an AQI of 56.

Delhi's minimum temperature at 25.6°C, air quality classified as 'satisfactory'

The weather office predicted strong surface winds during the daytime with mainly clear skies and said the maximum temperature was likely to settle around 38 degrees Celsius.

Minimum temperature in Delhi 24 degrees Celsius

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe.

Air quality in city in moderate category

In the Anand Vihar area, at 8 a.m., PM 10 levels were recorded in 'moderate' category at 156 and PM 2.5 reached 73 or 'satisfactory', according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Delhi records 12.3 degrees Celsius minimum temperature

The Air Quality Index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered 'good'; 51 and 100 'satisfactory'; 101 and 200 'moderate'; 201 and 300 'poor'; 301 and 400 'very poor'; and 401 and 500 'severe'.&nbsp;

Delhi records 7.6 degrees, AQI 'poor' at several stations

Rain and strong winds swept across parts of Delhi, deepening the winter chill as temperatures dropped under the influence of a Western Disturbance. Air quality worsened again after brief relief, with the AQI slipping back into the ‘poor’ category across several areas of the city.

Delhi rain, strong winds bring back winter chill as air quality slips to 'poor'

Parking charges at authorised parking sites in Delhi will be doubled whenever GRAP-III and GRAP-IV are enforced, as the Rekha Gupta government tightens curbs to tackle severe air pollution. Metro park-and-ride facilities operated by DMRC will remain exempt.

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According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded 341, categorised as 'very poor ' at about 7 am. Though this was a bit better compared to yesterday, during which the AQI was 397.

Delhi records AQI 341, pollution levels continue to alarm

The AQI experienced a slight reduction from 418 on Monday and 439 on Sunday, thus giving little relief to the inhabitants.

Delhi-NCR gets marginal AQI relief, pollution still a major concern

The monitoring stations at 9 am in the morning reported that the AQI levels were way above 300 in most of the areas, deepening public health concerns during the already going cold wave and fog conditions.

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