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Officials attributed the sudden deterioration in the air quality to a change in wind direction, which is now blowing from the northwestern region towards Delhi and bringing dust and smoke from stubble burning in neighbouring states with it.

NCR records year's 2nd highest pollution level

The highest was recorded on November 8, a day after Diwali, when the AQI touched 571.

24 Dec 2018 7:33 AM IST

The new continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAA-QMS) have been set up at Borivali, Kandivali, Mulund, Vile Parle, Kalina and Kurla among others.

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...

14 Dec 2018 1:25 AM IST

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Badarpur plant to reopen as city air quality improves

The operations of the power plant have been allowed, but with a condition that it will be permanently closed from July.

1 March 2018 6:17 AM IST

In warmer climates, the impact of air pollution is exacerbated.

Severe pollution in six areas, air quality worsens

Ghaziabad recorded severe pollution level at 404 while Faridabad and Noida recorded very poor air quality, according to...

5 Dec 2018 2:10 AM IST

According to SAFAR, Borivali, Bhandup, Bandra-Kurla Complex and Mazagaon saw the worst air quality.

Air quality in city oscillates between poor', very poor'

The building department of the SDMC has stated that the action will also be continued in the coming days.

4 Dec 2018 2:18 AM IST

Smog in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai's air quality reels under poor' category

Weather experts have stated that the city's air pollution is likely to remain poor for the next three days owing to...

2 Dec 2018 2:08 AM IST

The impact of particulate matter on birth defects varied based on how far women lived from air quality monitoring stations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air quality very poor' for sixth day

The CPCB said in 27 areas of the national capital, the air quality was in the very poor category, while in five areas.

2 Dec 2018 1:51 AM IST

According to SAFAR, Borivali, Bhandup, Bandra-Kurla Complex and Mazagaon saw the worst air quality.

Air quality in very poor' category in city

The ventilation index of around 6,000 sqm/second gets rid of pollutants, but it fell to 2,500 sqm/second on Friday.

1 Dec 2018 6:26 AM IST

A thick blanket of dust and haze envelops Old Delhi on Thursday. The air quality in Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region on Thursday remained in poor to hazardous category. (Photo: PTI)

Capital air quality 'severe', no construction till Sunday

Ministry directs agencies to be on maximum alert.

15 Jun 2018 1:59 AM IST

A traffic policeman, wearing an anti-pollution mask,controls traffic amid smog and air pollution which continues to be above dangerous level.

Capital's air quality in moderate' category

The city's air quality, after remaining for six consecutive days in the severe category, has improved to the moderate...

19 Jun 2018 1:23 AM IST

People gather to break their fast on the last day of Ramzan at Jama Masjid in Old Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Air quality still severe', but will improve soon

The civic body said it has intensified mechanical road sweeping of streets as part of the measures.

16 Jun 2018 4:47 AM IST

Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolically heralds the triumph of good over evil with the return of the victorious Lord Ram to his kingdom.

Panel seeks plan to check 'toxic' air during Diwali

Asks to set up system to allow only low-polluting firecrackers.

9 Aug 2018 1:32 AM IST