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Pollution levels in a few areas, including Jahangirpuri (405), Rohini (404) and Nehru Nagar (406) shot up to severe levels. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor', crosses 300 mark for first time in 11 days

The air quality index in the city crossed the 300 mark for the first time in 11 days and stood at 339 at 8 am.

05 Dec 2019 10:48 AM

An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 is marked as severe/hazardous. (Photo: file)

Despite early morning drizzle, Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' zone

The capital received a drizzle in the morning but it did not bring down the pollution levels.

26 Nov 2019 10:59 AM

According to weather experts from Skymet, the reason behind this is a western disturbance on the western side of Himalayas which is going to impact the flow of air in Delhi-NCR regions. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's air quality to be in 'very bad' zone today, may deteriorate further in coming days

Apart from Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad too are going to be impacted by the worsening air quality.

20 Nov 2019 8:27 AM

The Delhi government and pollution monitoring agencies will review the situation on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's air quality still in 'severe' zone, improvement likely from tomorrow

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) was 465 at 6.30am.

15 Nov 2019 9:23 AM

Pictures of school students with their faces covered with anti-pollution masks and handkerchiefs were shared widely on social media. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi schools shut till Nov 15 amid high air pollution

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) also advised people to avoid outdoor exposure and work from home.

14 Nov 2019 8:28 AM

He added: 'Despite Supreme Court's direction, the two states continue to burn stubble and people of Delhi are at the receiving end.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Odd-even scheme may get extended, says Delhi CM as air quality worsens

Kejriwal said: 'Air quality got better by October 10, but after stubble-burning in Punjab and Haryana, pollution levels increased again.'

13 Nov 2019 2:13 PM

According to the Central Pollution Control Bureau (CPCB), Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) read 425 at 4 pm on Tuesday. It was 360 at 4 pm on Monday. (Photo: File)

Delhi's 'severe' air pollution likely to drop to 'emergency' today

Meteorologists said Delhi recorded on Tuesday morning a minimum temperature of 11.7 degrees Celsius, the season's lowest so far.

13 Nov 2019 8:44 AM

At Dhirpur, the AQI was 317 while in Delhi University it was 321. (Photo: File)

Delhi air quality remains very poor for second consecutive day, no relief for next 3 days

The pollution remained the same due to the light rain and cloudy sky accompanied by the slow speed of winds on Friday.

09 Nov 2019 1:24 PM

There was haze as air quality around India Gate and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium remained in the 'Very Poor' category. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category despite rainfall

The Center-run SAFAR has advised people to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

08 Nov 2019 12:35 PM

Vehicles wait for a signal as the city enveloped in smog in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Strong wind speed brings down pollution levels in city

The air quality index (AQI) dropped from 365 at 9.45 am to 331 at 3.45 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

06 Nov 2019 1:50 AM

Among the other attending the meeting were Principal Advisor to the Prime Minister P K Sinha and Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, besides top officials from the Agricultural Ministry, Central Pollution Control Board and the India Meteorological Department. (Representational Image)

Find permanent cure for Delhi pollution, PMO tells 3 states

PMO asked Haryana and Punjab to provide details of measures adopted to prevent fresh cases of stubble burning over the last 24 hours.

05 Nov 2019 10:46 AM

Tuesday is also the second day of the odd even road rationing scheme -- one of the many initiatives by authorities to reduce air pollution. (Photo: File)

From ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’: Delhi air quality improves, expected to get better

The average air quality index (AQI) was recorded 370 at 7.30 am.

05 Nov 2019 9:09 AM

The anti-pollution measure kicked in from 8 am in Delhi and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people to follow the scheme for the sake of their family and children. (Photo: File)

As odd-even scheme kicks in, Arvind Kejriwal, ministers carpool to work

Kejriwal carpooled with Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Kumar Jain and Labour Minister Gopal Rai to reach the Delhi Secretariat.

04 Nov 2019 1:26 PM

As part of the scheme, odd-numbered private cars will ply on odd dates and those with even number plates will ply on even days. (Photo: File)

Odd-even scheme begins as national capital gasps under choking smog

The scheme will end on November 15 and is likely to be extended if pollution levels continue to remain in the severe category.

04 Nov 2019 8:14 AM

On Thursday, authorities had to declare a health emergency and the Delhi government ordered shutting down schools till November 5. (Photo: FIle)

Delhi air quality improves, pollution level still in ‘severe’ zone

A CPCB official said: 'Air quality has started improving. We are expecting further improvement by Sat evening.'

02 Nov 2019 10:16 AM

At 8.30 am, the capital's overall air quality index stood at 459. It was 410 at 8 pm on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Delhi’s air quality dips overnight, breaches ‘severe+’ mark

The number of masked faces continued to grow as the city remained shrouded in pungent haze for the fourth consecutive day.

01 Nov 2019 10:10 AM

The Akshardham temple is shrouded in heavy haze after Diwali in New Delhi on Monday. Delhi had anticipated the season’s worst pollution levels in the morning after Diwali, but the air quality, although “very poor” to “severe”, turned out better than the last five years, according to air quality monitors. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi’s air quality plunges to ‘severe’ a day after Diwali, 1st time this year

Residents in Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Faridabad reported extensive fireworks much beyond the timeframe.

29 Oct 2019 1:02 AM

To combat the menace of air pollution, the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has announced the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme from November 4 to 15, 2019. (Representational Image)

Delhi chokes again day ahead of Diwali, likely to worsen tomorrow

At 10 am on Saturday, the overall air quality of Delhi was docking at 305, said SAFAR.

26 Oct 2019 11:48 AM

Delhi's air quality improved significantly on Sunday after rainfall washed away pollutants and cleansed the air, authorities said. (Photo: File)

Delhi records year’s lowest pollution level after rainfall

According to the CPCB data, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city was 347.

06 Jan 2019 1:02 PM

People visit India Gate on the first day of the New Year on Monday. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

New Year revellers choke heart of city, traffic halts

Delhi Metro shuts exit gates at 4 major stations as crowd swells.

02 Jan 2019 1:05 AM

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