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Delhi Air Pollution LIVE Updates: Delhi’s Toxic Air Equals Smoking 49 Cigarettes a Day As AQI Hits An Alarming 731
NCR and the nearby regions are facing a serious air pollution crisis. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting an alarming 700, breathing in the city is akin to smoking 49 cigarettes each day. According to aqi.
Delhi-NCR air pollution: What is AQI and how does a high AQI of 500 affect your health in the long run?
As areas in Delhi NCR see an AQI of 500, here’s how the toxic pollution is impacting your body on a daily basis
At AQI of 493, Delhi faces worst pollution of season; strictest curbs in place
Delhi's air quality plunged to hazardous levels on Monday, recording a season-high AQI of 493. Strict Stage 4 curbs under GRAP, including truck bans and halted public construction, are enforced in the capital city.
Delhi AQI hits 494 in ‘one of the worst pollution episodes seen in November in recent years’; AQI 500 in some areas
The average PM2.5 level was 354 micrograms per cubic metre, which is over 20 times the standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO). The PM10 levels were also above the threshold by around 12 times.
Delhi pollution: SC demands urgent action to curb rising AQI levels
First introduced in 2017, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) outlines pollution control measures based on air quality severity: On Sunday, Delhi’s AQI hit a staggering 441 at 4 pm and worsened to 457 by 7 pm due to unfavourable weather conditions. Responding to this, the CAQM announced stricter measures, effective from Monday morning.
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 at 15:00 IST (10:30 BST),
Delhi air pollution crisis: GRAP IV cannot be relaxed even if AQI goes below 450, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said the implementation of GRAP Stages 3 and 4 has been delayed and asked states in the Delhi-NCR area to decide immediately on stopping physical classes of all standards up to 12 in schools.
Delhi air quality at severe plus with no relief in sight, schools go online
Delhi's new action plan to combat rising pollution includes a ban on non-essential trucks, school closures, and remote work.
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Delhi air pollution LIVE updates: NCR continues to choke in ‘severe plus’ air quality, AQI plummets to over 450
At least 18 zones in the national capital recorded an AQI of over 450, falling in the ‘severe plus ’ category, CPCB data showed
Delhi Air Quality Worsens To 'Severe Plus' Category, AQI Above 700 In Some Places
The air quality in New Delhi worsened to the 'severe plus' category with the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 400 in most places in the national capital. The AQI was highest in Najafgarh at 748,
Delhi smothered in smog as AQI remains at 'severe' levels; Mumbai records 'moderate' air quality
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI), as per ANI, spiked to 428 at 8 am, firmly placing it in the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
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Delhi AQI LIVE updates: SC directs curbs under Stage 4 of GRAP in Delhi, NCR to continue
Delhi AQI LIVE updates: Closing of schools, fines imposed - a slew of measures have been introduced to keep the declining ...
'Invoke GRAP 4 the moment AQI reaches 300': Supreme Court on Delhi pollution
The top court also directed Delhi and NCR governments to set up a grievance redressal mechanism to report violations of the ...
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Supreme Court orders strict GRAP-4 implementation in Delhi-NCR, restrictions to stay despite AQI dip
These curbs will remain in place even if the Air Quality Index (AQI) improves and goes below 450 level, as per the apex court ...
Delhi AQI LIVE updates: Delhi LG directs implementation of staggered office timings
The GRAP Stage 4 guidelines come into effect from today, to curb pollution. Yesterday, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced ...
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BJP distributes masks as AQI hits 'severe plus' category in Delhi, slams AAP for 'negligence'
The Delhi BJP conducted a mask distribution drive outside metro stations on Monday (November 18, 2024) morning as the Air ...
Delhi Airport issues advisory amid bad AQI and poor visibility; over 160 flights delayed
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport experienced significant disruptions due to dense fog and hazardous air quality on ...
AQI in Delhi today: How to check on your iPhone or Android phone, step-by-step guide
Checking the Air Quality Index (AQI) on your iPhone or Android phone is simple and can be done in just a few steps. Here's a ...
‘Extremely unfavourable’: Delhi to choke on ’severe’ to ’severe plus’; check predictions for next six days
Delhi’s air quality remains in the ’severe’ category with an AQI of 484. The Commission for Air Quality Management has ...