Delhi, Air Pollution

Delhi Air Pollution: AQI In Capital Deteriorates To 'Poor' Again, Temperature Dips Below 5 Degrees
A thin layer of fog covered parts of Delhi this morning as the minimum temperature dropped below 5 degree Celsius.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates amid cold wave; likely to remain 'poor'
The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) predicts that Delhi's air quality will remain in the "poor" category until at least Saturday. A bulletin released on Wednesday evening stated: "The air quality is likely to stay 'poor' from Thursday to Saturday, with the outlook for the next six days also indicating 'poor' air quality."
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Delhi air pollution: AQI shows no improvement, remains 'poor' as thick smog engulfs national capital, ITO worst hit
In response to fluctuating air quality, the Supreme Court recently permitted the relaxation of restrictions under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to Stage II across Delhi-NCR, as pollution levels showed slight improvement.
Delhi air quality: National capital’s AQI once again in ‘poor’ category
Air quality in the national capital once again slipped in the 'poor' category, after a day of light rains brought respite from the high AQI.
Weather Update Today: Heavy rains expected in these states, air quality remains 'poor' in Delhi
The IMD said heavy downpour is expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during December 10-13, while very heavy rainfall is likely on December 11 and 12.
Delhi's 'poor' air quality shows no improvement, AQI recorded at 224
Delhi's AQI continued to be in the 'poor' category, even as some areas in the city showed improved air quality
Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category; smog layer reduces visibility
Delhi's air quality lingered in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, with a city-wide AQI of 224. While some areas like ITO and Chandni Chowk experienced higher pollution levels, others like Lodhi Road offered moderate respite.
Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' at 224; layer of smog covers city
Delhi's air quality lingered in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, with AQI at 224. Some areas like ITO and Chandni Chowk experienced poorer air, while others like Lodhi Road showed moderate AQI. Lucknow's AQI was 256.
Winds improve AQI from ‘very poor’ to ‘moderate’, Delhi logs lowest maximum of season
Delhi also recorded its lowest maximum temperature of the season, at 21.6°C, which was three degrees below the normal for this time of the year
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On Sunday night, a very light rainfall of 0.1 mm was recorded in the Capital. “Overnight scattered rain over parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and western parts of Uttar Pradesh as well as an increase in wind speed may be responsible for dispersing pollutants.
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