Air Quality

Light rains, strong winds improve Delhi's air quality, bring mercury down

The mercury in the national capital dropped slightly on Thursday due to overcast skies and light rains in parts of the city.

Air Quality to remain 'poor' in Delhi-NCR

The air pollution level on Wednesday in Delhi-NCR stood at the 'poor' category. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 273, said the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Delhi AQI turns 'very poor', thunderstorms likely soon

The pollution level in the national capital on Monday stood in the "very poor" category as the Met forecast thunderstorm with lightning by Wednesday.

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Mercury rises in Delhi, air quality still 'severe'

The national capital recorded an above normal maximum temperature for the second consecutive day on Thursday after remaining in the grip of a prolonged cold spell, the longest since 1992. The city recorded a high of 23 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal, and a low of 4.6 degrees Celsius, three degrees below normal.

Rain brings down temperature, improves Delhi's air quality significantly

Overnight rains in Delhi that continued till Friday morning, bought down the mercury and led to a significant improvement in the city's air quality. The national capital, which received 33.5 millimetres of rain since Thursday, recorded a minimum temperature of 12.8 degrees Celsius.

If the room has windows, close them: SAFAR issues advisory as Delhi chokes with pollution

Delhi had witnessed drastic improvement in the air quality in the last week of November as the AQI was recorded in double digits at the 'satisfactory' category, after being seeing few of the worst air quality days the same month.

Delhi gasps for clean air as pollution borders 'severe' level

People are advised to take more breaks and do less intense activities. The asthmatics have been advised to keep medicines ready if symptoms of coughing or shortness of breath occur, the SAFAR said.

Delhi-NCR's air quality likely to remain in 'very poor' category on Monday

Delhi's air 'very poor', AQI crosses 300 mark

The air quality of the national capital remained 'very poor' for the second consecutive day on Thursday and is likely to further deteriorate to 'severe' category in some parts of the city on Friday.According to the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR), the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 334 on Thursday morning.

Delhi air quality deteriorates; temperature dips to 8 deg C

Delhiites woke up to a cold and sunny morning on Tuesday as the minimum temperature in the national capital settled at 9.1 degrees Celsius, normal for the season. The minimum temperature dipped to 8 degrees Celsius on Monday.

Delhi's air quality nears 'very poor' levels

The air quality in the national capital inched towards "very poor" levels on Monday, as the mercury dropped to eight degrees Celsius, the season's lowest, making the air colder and denser and hampering dispersion of pollutants.

Delhi-NCR's air quality best in 55 days, slight dip likely on Friday

Delhi recorded its best air quality in 55 days on Thursday, courtesy rains and high-velocity winds that kept pollution in check. The city recorded its overall air quality index at 106, the best since October 5, when it was 98. On Wednesday, the overall AQI was 134.

Delhi breathes easy as rains, winds push AQI to 'moderate' levels

Delhiites breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday as the air quality in the national capital improved significantly due to rains and favorable wind speed. The city's air quality index (AQI) read 133, in the "moderate" category, at 7 pm.

Air quality 'severe' in many parts of Delhi-NCR, haze returns

Delhi-NCR saw a surge in the number of masked faces on Thursday as pollution levels inched towards the 'severe' zone due to calm winds, low temperature and high humidity, officials said.

Air quality in Delhi-NCR improves significantly due to strong winds

The air quality in Delhi improved significantly on Sunday due to strong winds but continued to remain in the "poor" category. The satellite cities of the national capital also saw significant improvement in the air quality with some having Air Quality Index (AQI) in the "moderate" category.  

Air quality in Delhi-NCR improves, but still remains 'poor'

The national capital witnessed a dip in pollution levels on Saturday morning even as the air quality in the city remained in the "severe" category.

Delhi's air quality improves after a gloomy spell, AQI falls under 200

Delhites woke up to a windy Sunday morning with a significant decrease in air pollution. the AQI in most areas of the capital remained below the 200 mark. The decision on the odd-even scheme extension will be taken on Monday by the Delhi government.

Delhi air pollution likely to enter 'emergency' zone today

Last week, the apex court had pulled up the Centre and state governments for their inability to curb stubble-burning in Punjab and Haryana and bring air pollution in Delhi under control. It had asked the governments if they feel ashamed that people are no longer safe even in their houses.