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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

The national capital recorded its second highest pollution level of the year on Sunday.

Worst crisis: Air remains in ‘severe’ category for fourth consecutive day

The city is facing its worst pollution crisis since Diwali.

26 Dec 2018 1:28 AM

Delhi’s air quality has been in the severe category for the last three days with an AQI of over 400, according Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

NCR sees good air day after 2 months, but respite short

Neighbouring Ghaziabad and Faridabad recorded “poor” air quality, while Gurgaon and Noida recorded ‘moderate’ air quality, the CPCB data showed.

14 Dec 2018 1:25 AM

The Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) said the air quality in the national capital is 'very poor' and at present there is 'insignificant intrusion (of pollutants) from outside of Delhi'. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

New Delhi's air quality 'very poor', pollution likely to rise

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an overall AQI of 314, which falls in the 'very poor' category.

03 Dec 2018 2:21 PM

The present levels of particulate matter in the atmosphere are sufficient to contribute towards depleting health standards and high level of toxicity in the air with dangerous gasses. (Representational image | PTI)

Delhi: Air pollution at 'very poor' category, situation likely to worsen

SAFAR has predicted that air quality is likely to remain in the same category with a slight decline by tomorrow due to enhanced wind speed.

01 Dec 2018 4:50 PM

According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the capital in the morning was recorded 335, considered as 'very poor'. (Representational image | AFP)

Thick layer of smog engulfs Delhi, air quality falls to 'very poor' category

SAFAR has predicted that the air quality of the region is likely to show slight improvement due to the change in wind speed.

29 Nov 2018 4:05 PM

With no clarity on undertaking of cloud seeding to induce artificial rain in the national capital, scientists at IIT-Kanpur said they had made all preparations, including procurement of aircraft from the Isro, to conduct the same.

No respite as city air remains ‘very poor’

Pollution watchdog CPCB also noted that actions of the public and enforcement bodies have been “inadequate” in curbing pollution.

22 Nov 2018 12:44 AM

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