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GRAP 3 restrictions lifted in NCR as Delhi AQI improves; GRAP 1, GRAP 2 remain in force

GRAP 3 restrictions lifted in NCR as Delhi AQI improves; GRAP 1,...

Sun, Jan 12, 2025

The GRAP 3 restrictions, revoked on Sunday, were enforced on January 9 as the quality of air reached 'severe' levels. However, the STAGE 1 and STAGE 2 GRAP restrictions will remain in force for now, according to the CAQM. "All implementing agencies shall keep strict vigil and especially intensify measures under Stage-I & II of the revised GRAP," it noted.

Dense fog engulfs Delhi as AQI stands at 400, falling in 'severe' category

Dense fog engulfs Delhi as AQI stands at 400, falling in 'se...

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

A thick layer of fog enveloped the national capital on Friday morning, with visibility reducing to zero. Delhi recorded a temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Friday, as per the data of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

GRAP 3 curbs back in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels

GRAP 3 curbs back in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Thursday re-implemented stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a sharp rise in air pollution levels owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order.

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Light fog engulfs Delhi as AQI stands at 400, falling in 'hazardous' category

Light fog engulfs Delhi as AQI stands at 400, falling in 'ha...

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Delhi was shrouded in a thin layer fog as a cold wave gripped the city on January 09. Many North Indian states also experienced similar weather with dense layers of fog and cold waves.

Delhi Air Pollution Update: AQI in 'very poor' category in several areas; a summary of key readings from Delhi, Noida, Gurugram

Delhi Air Pollution Update: AQI in 'very poor' category...

Tue, Nov 26, 2024

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.

AQI Today Update: Delhiites remain breathless with city still covered in smog; all you need to know

AQI Today Update: Delhiites remain breathless with city still cov...

Sun, Nov 24, 2024

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) readings from various stations in and around the national capital on Sunday evening.

Covered in smog, Delhi struggles with 'very poor' air quality; a summary of NCR AQI readings

Covered in smog, Delhi struggles with 'very poor' air q...

Fri, Nov 22, 2024

It's that time of the year when the national capital typically struggles with worsening air quality, while the public welcomes even slight improvements to 'very poor' AQI levels from 'severe'. On Friday, Delhi recorded an overall AQI reading of 373, with about one-fourth of the monitoring stations in the city capturing 'severe' levels.

Delhi pollution: Call on work-from-home, odd-even measures to be taken soon, says Gopal Rai

Delhi pollution: Call on work-from-home, odd-even measures to be...

Tue, Nov 19, 2024

On the possibility of implementing work-from-home measures, Rai stated, “We will take a decision on this soon."

Supreme Court to hear today plea on air pollution in Delhi

Supreme Court to hear today plea on air pollution in Delhi

Mon, Nov 18, 2024

Delhi's air quality plunged to 'hazardous' levels with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 481 at 7 a.m. on Monday, classified as 'severe-plus'. This alarming level has severe health implications, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Delhi chokes: AQI hits 481, dense fog and cold to worsen in coming days

Delhi chokes: AQI hits 481, dense fog and cold to worsen in comin...

Mon, Nov 18, 2024

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.

Delhi Air Pollution Update: Smog engulfs national capital with 'severe' air quality

Delhi Air Pollution Update: Smog engulfs national capital with...

Sat, Nov 16, 2024

Delhi Air Pollution Update: Denizens of New Delhi began another day with 'severe' levels of air pollution across the city on Saturday. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has forecast 'very poor' air quality for the next six days.

Delhi Air Pollution: To ensure low traffic congestion, government offices to follow staggered timings in national capital

Delhi Air Pollution: To ensure low traffic congestion, government...

Fri, Nov 15, 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced on Friday announced special, staggered timings for government offices in a move aimed at controlling traffic congestion and air pollution in the national capital.

Delhi struggles against 'severe' air pollution: AQI readings, other important things to know

Delhi struggles against 'severe' air pollution: AQI rea...

Fri, Nov 15, 2024

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.

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

Delhi NCR struggles against air pollution; 'very poor'...

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

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 Environment Minister 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.

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

Delhi NCR breathless as smog covers city; 'very poor' t...

Wed, Nov 13, 2024

'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). A number of flights were diverted or delayed on Wednesday morning due to the low visibility conditions in the national capital.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' on Diwali

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' on...

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Last year, a decrease in stubble-burning incidents and rain before Diwali, along with favourable meteorological conditions, prevented the national capital from turning into a gas chamber after the festival.

Centre urges states to boost stubble management plans as Delhi air crisis looms

Centre urges states to boost stubble management plans as Delhi ai...

Sat, Oct 26, 2024

The government is pushing for in-field utilization of crop residue, promoting it as a potential revenue source for farmers through conversion into biogas and other product.

Delhi Air Pollution: As Delhites stare at soaring AQI, NDMC doubles car parking charges to Rs 40 per hour

Delhi Air Pollution: As Delhites stare at soaring AQI, NDMC doubl...

Wed, Oct 23, 2024

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.

As Delhi NCR air quality worsens, 27-point GRAP Stage 1 restrictions in force

As Delhi NCR air quality worsens, 27-point GRAP Stage 1 restricti...

Mon, Oct 14, 2024

The national capital stared at the incoming first stage of restrictions as air quality in the region was recorded to have worsened to 'poor' levels. Delhi’s daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) reading averaged at 234 on Monday, triggering the implementation of a 27-point action plan as per Stage-I of GRAP, with effect from 8:00 am on October 15.

Air purifier makers under lens as NCR air quality worsens; Centre to conduct random checks at outlets & factories

Air purifier makers under lens as NCR air quality worsens; Centre...

Mon, Oct 14, 2024

It is that time of the year when a combination of factors typically causes the air quality to deteriorate in and around the national capital. Zee Business has learned from sources that the government is planning strict surveillance measures in view of a rise in demand for air purifiers in the national capital, including random checks at factories and retail outlets.

Delhi welcomes 2024 with shallow fog, 'very poor' air

Delhi welcomes 2024 with shallow fog, 'very poor' air

Mon, Jan 01, 2024

According to Indian Railways, 21 trains, including Mumbai- Ferozpur, Bangalore- Nizamuddin Rajdhani, Hyderabad- New Delhi were late by hours, due to poor visibility.

Delhi continues to struggle with 'Very Poor' Air Quality, overall AQI at 374

Delhi continues to struggle with 'Very Poor' Air Qualit...

Fri, Dec 08, 2023

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts no rainfall in the National Capital until December 11, with clear skies and shallow to moderate fog in the mornings. Delhi has witnessed air quality ranging from 'severe' to 'very poor' in recent weeks.

Delhi's air quality dips into 'severe' category

Delhi's air quality dips into 'severe' category

Fri, Dec 01, 2023

The air quality index from 0 to 100 is considered 'good', 100 to 200 'moderate', 200 to 300 'poor', 300 to 400 'very poor' and from 400 to 500 or above 'severe'.

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