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The first time in two months, the air quality had improved to a large extent and remained in 'moderate' category till Sunday. (Photo: File/ANI)

Delhi pollution: Air quality drops to 'very poor' from 'moderate'

At least 10 trains were cancelled,17 delayed and 2 rescheduled as visibility was down to 1200 metres.

11 Dec 2017 4:12 PM

The city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 194, marking a significant improvement from yesterday’s 282 on a scale of 500, classified as ‘poor’. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Delhi air quality improves to ‘moderate’, sky clear

However, it had shown a marked improvement on Wednesday from Tuesday’s index of 378.

08 Dec 2017 7:03 AM

The minimum temperature in the city was 21 deg C.

Cyclone Ockhi leaves Mumbai chilly, but with ‘good’ air quality

The IMD has also attributed the improvement in AQI from 'poor' to 'good' category to the strong winds from cyclone and rains.

07 Dec 2017 5:30 AM

The Delhi government on Wednesday submitted an action plan on combating air pollution to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which states that the next phase of the odd-even car-rationing scheme will include no exemptions. (Representational Image)

Will bring next odd-even without exemptions: Delhi govt

Delhi’s air quality improved to 'poor' on Wednesday, even as a toxic haze continued to envelope parts of the capital.

07 Dec 2017 4:26 AM

More monitoring stations need to be set up urgently; this will help improve measurement of air pollution.

Breathe easy: To avoid repeat of New Delhi 2017, look at the small picture

New Delhi recently came to a standstill as smog forced schools to shut down, flights cancelled and construction activities were banned.

07 Dec 2017 3:05 AM

Sri Lankan players wear anti-pollution masks on the field as the air quality deteriorates during the second day of their third Test against India at the Ferozeshah Kotla cricket stadium in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Mask-wearing Lankans force halt in play at smog-hit Kotla

Nine of the fielding Sri Lankan team members resorted to wearing respiratory masks as smog levels rose steadily through the morning.

04 Dec 2017 1:39 AM

The trains have been cancelled due to low visibility and operational reasons. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi smog: Trains delayed due to low visibility, operational reasons

The air quality in Delhi returned to 'very poor' level with AQI of 335 on Friday.

25 Nov 2017 1:23 PM

AQI value between 301-400 is classified as 'very poor'. Prolonged exposure to such air quality may trigger respiratory illness, the CPCB says. (Photo: File)

Delhi: Air quality becomes ‘very poor’ again

The Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) National Air Quality Index has Delhi in the 'very poor' zone with a score of 326.

20 Nov 2017 6:20 PM

Some parts of Delhi still continue to fall under very unhealthy category of the Air Quality Index. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi smog: Trains delayed as air pollution level hits new high

At least 49 trains delayed, 14 rescheduled and one cancelled in Delhi due to low visibility and operational reasons.

18 Nov 2017 12:00 PM

Earlier, the meteorological department (MeT) had also predicted light rain on Wednesday, which is likely to disperse the pollutants. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi air quality improves a little

The average concentration of ultrafine pollutants like PM (particulate matter) 10 and PM 2.5 in the air reduced substantially on Tuesday.

15 Nov 2017 1:27 AM

'There is a meeting with Pawan Hans officials to discuss the plan of aerial sprinkling of water,' said the urban development minister of Delhi. (Photo: File)

Scientists are 'constantly monitoring' pollution level, says Delhi Min Gopal Rai

The govt scrapped plans to implement odd-even scheme after NGT said there won't be exemption for women, two-wheelers and govt servants.

13 Nov 2017 9:49 PM

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has identified four reasons for the sudden onset of pollution - temperature, wind speed, relative humidity and atmospheric boundary layer - for the worsening Delhi air. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Pollution level still in 'severe' category as dense smog shrouds Delhi

The air quality is categorised as 'severe', when pollution level hits 401 or above, in the Air Quality Index (AQI).

12 Nov 2017 3:00 PM

Air quality in Delhi over the last two days has improved, giving residents a reason to smile. (Photo: PTI)

Air Quality Index less than 300 in parts of Delhi

On October 9, the Supreme Court banned the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and NCR till November 1, to reduce high levels of pollution.

23 Oct 2017 7:05 PM

People burst firecrackers in New Delhi on Thursday night despite the ban imposed on its sale by the Supreme Court to control air pollution.

Delhi: Cracker ban goes up in smoke

Capital wakes up to hazy morning, air quality ‘severe’ Rise in number of heart, lung patients.

21 Oct 2017 1:43 AM

Some of the measures under the plan like banning of diesel generator sets in Delhi and shutting down of Badarpur Power Plant came into force from Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Graded action plan to fight NCR pollution

Badarpur power plant shut, diesel generators banned Cops seize more than 1,200 kg of crackers.

18 Oct 2017 3:51 AM

Noise pollution, particulate matters exceed limit in Delhi

The air quality data for the period 2014-16 for Delhi and NCR, however, does not show continuous increase in the level of air pollution.

10 Apr 2017 2:56 PM

According to IMD officials, the direction of the winds have change from north westerly to north easterly due to which the temperature has risen. (Representational image)

Temperature likely to rise this week: IMD

The city is struggling to keep up the air quality index in areas like Mazgaon, Chembur and Navi Mumbai.

15 Jan 2017 3:56 AM

As many as eight international and 10 domestic flights because of the foggy weather. (Photo: PTI)

Thick fog engulfs Delhi; trains cancelled, flights affected

On Sunday, the maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 23°C and 9.2 °C, respectively.

03 Jan 2017 6:06 AM

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