City trudges through another day of 'very poor' air quality

City stays in the grip of ‘very poor’ air
New Delhi's air quality remains critical, hovering in the 'very poor' range with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 383. Despite a slight improvement due to winds, forecasts predict a return to severe conditions in the coming days.
Air quality index continues to fluctuate between ‘severe’ and very poor in city
The air quality index continued to fluctuate between the "severe" and "very poor" categories in Delhi. The air quality in the Delhi-NCR remained grim in the high concerning zone as several areas continued to be in the ‘severe’ AQI category on Sunday.
Delhi air pollution: Air quality in Capital plunges to 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality plunged to 'very poor', with a thick layer of haze blanketing the national capital, early on Tuesday (November 26, 2024). At 9 a.m., Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 392, compared to a reading of 281 at 9 a.m. on Monday (November 25, 2024), according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
Delhi's air quality on brink of 'severe' again
Previously, the air quality had reached a "severe" level of 412 on Saturday. Notably, the last time Delhi's AQI was below 300 was on October 29 when it was 268. Calm winds have stagnated and accumulated local pollutants.
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The AQI in Delhi dropped to ‘very poor’ category by Monday evening due to low winds and continued to be at the same level on Tuesday morning.
Delhi's Air Quality Dips To 'Very Poor' Category In 24 Hours
Delhi was covered in a thick layer of haze on Tuesday morning, as the air quality was reported to be ‘very poor’, taking a plunge from Monday's 'poor' category report. On Monday, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 279 at 5:30 AM.
Smog shrouds Delhi as air quality remains in 'very poor' category'; schools shift to hybrid mode
Delhi's air quality improves to 'very poor' from 'severe,' prompting schools to adopt a hybrid learning model amid persistent smog and health concerns.
Delhi’s air quality nears ‘severe’ as AQI hits 383; schools shift to hybrid mode
Delhi's air quality worsens to near 'severe' levels, prompting schools to continue online classes amid pollution concerns.
At 392, air quality in Delhi on brink of ‘severe’ category again
The central government's air quality panel has asked schools and colleges in Delhi-NCR to shift classes up to the 12th standard to a ‘hybrid’ mode.
Delhi air pollution: Schools in Delhi-NCR to adopt hybrid mode for classes up to 12th grade amid ‘very poor’ category
The CAQM noted that Delhi's primary schools lack resources for online classes, particularly affecting Classes 10 and 12. It directed state governments to implement hybrid learning for all up to grade 12.
Delhi’s air quality on brink of ‘severe’ again day after brief improvement
The wind speeds remained below six kilometres per hour throughout Monday, leading to stagnation and gradual build-up of local pollutants in the national Capital
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