AQI TURNS VERY POOR CATEGORY
Delhi gets relief from humid weather as morning showers bring down temperature
Rain lashed parts of Delhi early Saturday, bringing relief from the humid weather and lowering the temperature. The weather department predicts a generally cloudy sky with light rain throughout the day, with the maximum temperature expected to settle at around 34 degrees Celsius.
Delhi records year's lowest AQI
The Air Quality Index in Delhi dropped to 56, the lowest of the year, staying in the 'satisfactory' category for the first week of July. Weather forecast includes more rain and thunderstorms until July 13.
Weather update: Delhi likely to witness heavy rains, IMD issues orange alert till July 2
Weather update: Delhi is under an 'orange' alert until July 2 due to heavy rain forecasted by the Indian Meteorological Department, with a minimum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and 78% humidity. The city received 9 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, and the maximum temperature is expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius. The Air Quality Index was in the satisfactory category at 97.
Heavy rain likely in Delhi over next few days, IMD issues orange alert
Parts of Delhi experienced rainfall on Saturday following the arrival of the monsoon in the capital, with Rohini and Burari among the areas affected; the India Meteorological Department predicted heavy rain and cloudy skies throughout the day, with a minimum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a maximum around 32 degrees Celsius, while the Air Quality Index was in the 'moderate' category at 108, after Friday's record-breaking 228.1 mm rainfall and tragic incidents.
Delhi's pollution worsens: This May is already more polluted than the previous 2 years
Pollution data indicates that the average Air Quality Index (AQI) from May 1-16, 2024, was 233. However, the average AQI during the same period was 182 in 2023 and 215 in 2022.
Another cold day for Delhi; 22 trains delayed, IndiGo flight operations affected by dense fog
The Ridge station recorded a minimum temperature of 9.1 degrees Celsius with a departure of 1.4 degrees from the normal temperature. Palam recorded the coldest morning with a minimum of 10.0 degrees Celsius, a departure of 3.0 degrees Celsius below the normal from yesterday.
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Delhi's AQI continues to remain in 'very poor' category
The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at various locations such as IGI Airport, New Moti Bagh, Punjabi Bagh, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, R. K. Puram, and Anand Vihar. The Supreme Court, addressing the issue of air pollution, emphasized the urgency of stopping crop residue burning and urged state governments, including those in Punjab and Haryana, to take effective measures.
Air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category in most parts of Delhi
The AQI was recorded in the 'very poor' range, at 346, in the RK Puram area at 8 a.m. on Monday, according to the CPCB. The AQI in Anand Vihar stood at 310 at 8 am, according to CPCB data. According to CPCB, the AQI at ITO was also recorded in the 'Very Poor' range at 328 in the morning.
As fog shrouds Delhi, overall AQI slips to 'Very Poor' category
Even as a thick layer of fog blanketed the city on a lazy Sunday, the AQI was recorded in the 'Very Poor' range, at 345, in the RK Puram-Munirka area at 8 am on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, overall AQI at 374
Visuals from AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital, Kalindi Kunj and Akshardham showed smog engulfing the city at around 7 am.
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category
Delhi's 'Very Poor' air quality persists; Several areas hit by severe conditions. Anand Vihar records 387 (very poor), Wazirpur hits 422 (severe), RK Puram at 415 (severe), and Okhla Phase-2 marks 406 (severe) on the Air Quality Index. Air Quality Index ranges explained. Recent improvements led to the lifting of restrictions on vehicles and construction. Supreme Court mulls economic consequences for stubble burning amid pollution concerns.
At AQI of 323, Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category
Delhi grapples with 'very poor' air quality (AQI 323), notably severe in Anand Vihar (374) and Jahangirpuri (399). The scale, from 0-500, signifies air quality levels. Recent improvements led to the lifting of restrictions by CAQM, allowing entry for most vehicles and resuming construction.
At AQI of 310, air quality in Delhi continues to remain in 'very poor' category
Air quality in Delhi remains 'very poor' with an AQI of 310, prompting continued caution despite slight improvement. GRAP restrictions eased but stages 1, 2, and 3 persist. Minister Gopal Rai urged vigilance, emphasizing sustained efforts after AQI rose post-Diwali due to negligence. GRAP-4 lifted, allowing some vehicles and construction but GRAP-3 restrictions endure. Rai specified permitted construction zones and barred activities. A task force monitors GRAP rules for effective implementation.
Uttar Pradesh's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' category
In view of the worsening air quality index, the Noida and Ghaziabad district administrations on Tuesday decided to discontinue all physical classes in schools apart from those for students of Class X and XII until Friday, in view of the worsening air quality conditions. The administration suggested that schools conduct classes in online mode.
Marginal dip in pollution levels in Delhi, AQI in 'very poor' category
In a slight relief for residents, pollution levels in Delhi witnessed a marginal decrease on Tuesday morning after enduring five consecutive days of severe air quality. The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved from 421, as recorded at 4 pm on Monday, to 394, although it still remains in the "very poor" category.
Air quality in NCR continues to remain 'very poor'; AQI in Delhi recorded at 322
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the NCR has been deteriorating. In Delhi it stands at 322, while it stands at 324 in Noida, as per SAFAR-India's latest report on Monday suggesting its position in the 'very poor category'. Despite a 15-point winter action plan to curb rising pollution, the battle against deteriorating air quality continues.
Air quality in Delhi continues to remain in 'very poor' category
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the Air Quality Index in the overall Delhi region was in the 'very poor' category at 303. In the Delhi University area and Pusa, the quality of air was recorded as 'very poor' and 'poor' with AQI at 335 and 242, respectively.
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