Delhi Air Pollution: National capital's AQI improved to 'poor' category two days after Diwali due to...

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On Friday a day after the Diwali celebration, the city's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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Air pollution in Delhi

Overview of the air pollution in the Indian city of Delhi
According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in Delhi was 379, categorised as 'very poor, as of 8 am..
Credit: DNA - Published 3 days ago

This toxic smog is a recurring ordeal for over 30 million residents in Delhi and neighboring areas, with experts warning that the poor air quality is cutting the..
Credit: DNA - Published 4 days ago

Efforts to control the escalating crisis have included the enforcement of Phase 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), but the situation remains grim as..
Credit: DNA - Published 5 days ago

Delhi NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 measures, including traffic restrictions and staggered office hours...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago


Air quality index

Measure of air pollution
Several areas in the city are still in the 'Severe' category and the AQI went as high as 412.
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This decision was taken after Delhi's daily average AQI rose sharply to 441 on Sunday and further escalated to 457 by 7 pm which prompted an emergency meeting of..
Credit: DNA - Published 21 hours ago

At 6 am on Saturday, the CPCB recorded Delhi's AQI at 419, which placed it back in the 'severe' category.
Credit: DNA - Published 1 day ago

Due to rising pollution levels, schools in various cities such as Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram have been shut down, and online classes are now being..
Credit: DNA - Published 2 days ago

Visakhapatnam has taken action against rising pollution levels by banning single-use plastics. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is advocating..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago



Central Pollution Control Board

Indian central government agency

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On Friday a day after the Diwali celebration, the city's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board...
3 weeks ago • DNA

Several regions in the national capital recorded 'very poor' air quality on Friday morning, a day after Diwali celebrations.
3 weeks ago • Zee News

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