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New Delhi and several other North Indian states have been enveloped with toxic smog for over a week, forcing authorities to enforce emergency measures. (Photo: PTI)

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...

20 Nov 2017 12:50 PM

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

14 Nov 2017 7:57 PM

The air quality index of the CPCB had a score of 460, as against Saturdays 403. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

No respite as pollution levels skyrocket in Delhi after brief let-up

The pollution monitoring authorities said there may be some respite from Monday evening as surface winds will gain...

12 Nov 2017 3:52 PM

The maximum humidity levels recorded in the last 24 hours since 8.30 am on Friday rose to 95 per cent.

Mumbai air deteriorates badly post monsoon

The air quality at Bandra Kurla Complex remained the poorest at 330 followed by Navi Mumbai at 331 and Andheri at 317.

14 Oct 2018 12:39 AM

A dense haze descended over Mumbai on Saturday, affecting visibility on the streets and putting respiratory disease patients in peril. The overall Air Quality Index for the city was 234 at 3 pm, according to the Central governments System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research initiative.(Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Air quality remains poor for second day'

The overall air quality index (AQI) recorded at 4 pm on Tuesday was 256 which falls under poor' category.

10 Oct 2018 12:22 AM

Andheri and Mazgaon were the most polluted locations among all SAFAR stations during the day after Diwali while the least polluted were Bhandup and Chembur. (Photo: AP)

Mumbai breathed easier this Diwali

According to SAFAR, AQI of 305 recorded day after festival, was lower than last two years.

9 Nov 2018 7:50 PM

Delhi authorities have stepped up efforts to combat pollution which includes measures like halting construction activities and regulating traffic. (Representational image)

Delhi to plunge in lethal post-Diwali smog despite new measures

Air quality will be 'bad' on November 8 even if 'partial toxic crackers' are burned compared to last year.

6 Nov 2018 4:14 AM

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

Craving for a ciggy? Breathe Delhi air

Pollution same as smoking 15-20 cigarettes a day, 'severe' deterioration from Mon likely.

3 Nov 2018 7:25 PM

People in warm clothes on Monday.

Mumbai City shivers at 13.6 degrees Celsius on coldest day

Meanwhile, the maximum temperature recorded on Monday was 27.9 degree Celsius.

8 Jan 2018 9:20 PM

File image of the city roads being obscurred by fog.

Haze pollutant now a criteria for AQI

Officials stated that the city and suburban areas would get these new air-monitoring stations by the end of March 2018.

2 Jan 2018 10:46 PM

Mumbai wakes to very poor' air on January 1

As per SAFAR's data, PM 2.5 was recorded at 306 for Mazgaon and BKC, while for Colaba it was 305.

2 Jan 2018 1:08 AM

CPCB has directed all states to come up with a 42-point action plan to curb air pollution.

Mumbai to witness air quality stations from March

Apart from these areas, stations will also be located at Worli, Powai, Sion and Colaba.

23 Feb 2018 1:56 AM