Delhi, Air quality index

Delhi air quality sees slight improvement, shifts from 'severe' to 'very poor'
Despite this progress, the city’s air quality remains a pressing concern- a 48-hour poisonous streak in the "Severe" category.
Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running
Northern India encountered the recurring annual pre-winter event of air emergency where the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings of main pollutant PM 2.5 breached the 400-mark of “very poor” and landed the air of Delhi, Punjab and other northern cities into the “hazardous” category.
Explained: Why Delhi-NCR struggles with severe air pollution every winter
A study by the Centre for Science and Environment reveals that vehicular emissions are the largest contributor to Delhi's air pollution, accounting for 51.5 per cent of the city's pollution
Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'
Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures,
Delhi air quality hits 'severe,' authorities hold back on GRAP Stage 3 measures
On Thursday morning, Delhi's air quality hit severe levels, with AQI readings reaching as high as 473 in some areas. Despite the hazardous level, the CAQM opted to monitor conditions further before implementing Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

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Air pollution: Delhi schools make face masks mandatory for students, restrict outdoor activities
Various school authorities in the national capital are taking measures to safeguard the students of class six and above who ...
Delhi air pollution: AQI ‘severe’, visibility low in NCR; primary schools shift to online; GRAP-3 from today | 10 points
GRAP stage 3 will come into force at 8am on Friday. The Delhi government announced that classes for primary schools will be ...
Delhi Pollution: Primary Schools Switch To Online Classes; GRAP 3 Measures In Place | Day 3 Of 'Severe' AQI
For the third consecutive day, Delhi continues to grapple with the adverse consequences of remaining in the 'severe' air ...
Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 imposed as AQI level rises to 'severe' category | Know restrictions, penalties
The air pollution condition has worsened in Delhi NCR as AQI remains in severe category for the second consecutive day. The ...
Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 restrictions now in effect, here's how it will affect schools and classroom teaching
Delhi NCR is implementing GRAP Stage 3 measures due to severe air pollution, halting non-essential construction and ...
Delhi air quality: Govt offices to follow staggered timings to reduce traffic, pollution
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), meanwhile, imposed GRAP 3 measures as the national capital recorded the ...
Delhi Air Pollution: To ensure low traffic congestion, government offices to follow staggered timings in national capital
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced on Friday announced special, staggered timings for government offices in a move aimed ...
Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 imposed in NCR; what's allowed, what's not - key details
Delhi NCR enforces GRAP Stage 3 due to hazardous air quality, halting non-essential construction and restricting vehicle use ...
Delhi To Have 106 Extra Buses, 60 Metro Trips To Combat Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said an additional 106 cluster buses would ply in the city while metro trains ...