Delhi, Air Quality Index

Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running
Northern India encountered the recurring annual pre-winter event of air emergency where the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings of main pollutant PM 2.5 breached the 400-mark of “very poor” and landed the air of Delhi, Punjab and other northern cities into the “hazardous” category.
Delhi air quality sees slight improvement, shifts from 'severe' to 'very poor'
Despite this progress, the city's air quality remains a pressing concern- a 48-hour poisonous streak in the "Severe" category.
Delhi CM Atishi announces new timings for govt offices as air quality remains ‘severe’
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced staggered timings for government offices to combat severe air quality and reduce traffic congestion.
Delhi's 'severe' air quality leaves residents gasping for breath
New Delhi’s air quality reached “severe” levels as dense toxic smog lingered in the Indian capital on Thursday. The average air quality reading breached 400 – the threshold to be considered “severe” – according to India’s Central Pollution Control Board.
Delhi air quality remains 'severe', thick smog engulfs city, reduces visibility
The Air Quality Index worsened from 429 on Wednesday morning to 432 on Thursday morning. Several areas in the capital region recorded an AQI of over 450.
Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 imposed as AQI level rises to 'severe' category | Know restrictions, penalties
The air pollution condition has worsened in Delhi NCR as AQI remains in severe category for the second consecutive day. The ...
Delhi air quality: Govt offices to follow staggered timings to reduce traffic, pollution
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), meanwhile, imposed GRAP 3 measures as the national capital recorded the ...
Delhi air pollution: AQI ‘severe’, visibility low in NCR; primary schools shift to online; GRAP-3 from today | 10 points
GRAP stage 3 will come into force at 8am on Friday. The Delhi government announced that classes for primary schools will be ...
Delhi air pollution blankets India's capital in dense smog, sparking emergency measures
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
Delhi's air pollution turns 'severe' as temperatures, wind speeds drop
A toxic haze enveloped India's national capital on Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped and pollution surged, reducing ...
Air pollution: Delhi schools make face masks mandatory for students, restrict outdoor activities
Various school authorities in the national capital are taking measures to safeguard the students of class six and above who ...
Noxious New Delhi Air Triggers Curbs, Schools Go Online
India’s capital city faced very poor air quality for the third day as thick smog enveloped the capital city, forcing the ...
Staggered work timings to curb pollution in Delhi
Among measures that came into effect were bans on private constructions and a slew of vehicles, including BS-3 and BS-4 light ...
Delhi To Have 106 Extra Buses, 60 Metro Trips To Combat Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said an additional 106 cluster buses would ply in the city while metro trains ...