Delhi, air quality index and Central Pollution Control Board

Delhi air pollution: 'My eyes are hurting, throat is itching, and it is difficult to breathe'
The air quality in the national capital fell back to 'very poor' from being in 'severe' category a day before.
Delhi air pollution: AQI deteriorates to 'very poor' category; SC to decide on GRAP
SC had said GRAP IV restrictions will not be relaxed until there is a consistent drop in AQI levels. Delhi police deploys additional personnel for effective implementation of restrictions
Delhi Trudges Through Another Air Pollution Nightmare With No Answers
Whatever the causes of the smog, by one ranking Delhi was not just the most polluted city in the world, but “nearly five times as bad as the second most polluted city, Dhaka,” in Bangladesh next door, as Shashi Tharoor, a leader of the opposition in Parliament and best-selling author, posted on X.
Delhi's Air Struggle: Unpacking the Pollution Crisis and Solutions
With Delhi-NCR grappling with declining air quality and rising pollution, various government initiatives aim to combat the primary sources. Key causes include industrial pollution, vehicular emissions,
Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore
Stubble fires down but so is wind speed, a big reason for bad air in the national capital, a city of 8 million vehicles, high population density and heavy construction debris
Delhi wakes to dense smog as AQI stays in `very poor` category
The national capital woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Tuesday morning as air quality continued to languish in the `very poor` category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However,
Delhi pollution worsens as winds slow down again
Strong surface winds (at speeds of 15km/hr) that had helped disperse pollutants on Sunday, dropped to near-calm levels of 4-6km/hr by Monday morning, leading to a haze engulfing the city again. Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 285 (“poor”) at 9am on Monday,
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IIT-Kanpur’s Seven-Year Study Unveils Alarming Pollution Trends In Delhi
Kanpurs 7-year study on Delhis alarming pollution trends seasonal spikes health impacts and actionable tips to combat smog ...
Delhi’s heritage walks hit as pollution plays spoilsport: Here’s how organisers are coping
Taking a break from work was something that the team of Asif Khan Dehlvi, founder of Delhi Karavan, had advised him to do ...
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Loud explosion, similar to Prashant Vihar CRPF school blast occurs in Delhi; second strike in a month
Delhi Fire Service received alert at 11.48am. Suspicious white powder similar to CRPF school blast reportedly found at site ...
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Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi-NCR Schools Shift To Hybrid Mode As AQI Hits 'Very Poor,' Threatens To Turn 'Severe’
As winter envelops the Delhi-NCR region, a familiar foe resurfaces—air pollution. The capital is once again grappling ...
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Delhi pollution: Students, parents hold protest near Parliament for clean air
A group of students and their parents held a protest near Parliament, urging political leaders to address the problem of ...
Delhi pollution: No sign of GRAP IV curbs easing as toxic air keeps a firm grip
Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Tuesday. Wind speed helped clear some pollution. The AQI shifted from 'severe' to ...
Delhi air pollution blankets India's capital in dense smog, sparking emergency measures
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city ...
Delhi's AQI improves from 'severe' but remains in 'very poor', residents battle with eye irritation, breathing difficulties
Delhi's air quality slightly improved to 'very poor' on Thursday, with an AQI of 304, but residents still experienced ...