Air Quality
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NGT raps Punjab over air pollution, asks to ‘point out one city where situation has improved’
India | November 10, 2023 13:30 ISTThe NGT pointed out that cities in Punjab are "engulfed in smoke" and asked if there was any improvement in the situation in the state. Punjab and the northeastern states, including the national capital region have been reeling under massive air pollution for over a week.
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Delhi’s air quality improves slightly to ‘Very Poor’ category after overnight rain
Delhi | November 10, 2023 10:30 ISTThe national capital region received light rainfall on early Friday. Delhi has been witnessing 'Severe' air quality for nearly one week as thick layer of smog engulfed the city. The visibility improved significantly early Friday morning as the rain lashed the city at night.
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Delhi's odd-even scheme implementation deferred till Supreme Court reviews effectiveness
Delhi | November 08, 2023 17:48 ISTThe decision to implement the odd-even scheme will be made only after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order," Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, adding that the matter will be next heard on Friday.
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Breathe Easy! Top 7 gadgets to help you improve indoor Air Quality Index
Technology | November 08, 2023 15:56 ISTThe air quality in NCR has taken a downfall and has been impacting people of all ages. Not only outside but you are unsafe inside your homes as well. But if you follow these 7 ways then your house could become more hygienic and breathable. Here is everything you need to know.
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Noida schools to remain closed till November 10 as air quality turns severe
Education | November 07, 2023 16:10 ISTAll schools of the district Gautam Budha Nagar are directed to follow the implementation of Graded Responses Action Plan Stage-IV order by discontinuing physical classes from Pre-School to Class 9 till November 10 as air quality remains poor, Noida DM said in an order.
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Kolkata's air quality raises health concerns for lung patients, say experts
November 06, 2023 23:27 ISTEnvironmentalists noted that at one point, the AQI reached 200 PM2.5 in the Maidan area, as per WBPCB data.
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Mumbai’s air quality declines to ‘Poor’ category, BMC issues guidelines
Maharashtra | November 06, 2023 10:29 ISTAccording to the locals, the under-construction bridges and buildings are one of the reasons behind the deteriorating air quality. The officials have announced measures to tackle the problem.
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OPINION | DELHI TOXIC HAZE: 3 PLANTS THAT CAN PROTECT YOU
India | November 04, 2023 15:38 ISTNearly 10,000 cases of paddy stubble burning has taken place in Punjab this year. On November 2 alone, 1,921 stubble burning cases came from Punjab. Stubble burning is taking place in Sangrur, Taran Taran, Ferozepur, Mansa and Patiala districts.
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Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI 'very poor' for fifth day in row
Delhi | November 02, 2023 9:04 ISTDelhi AQI: An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".
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'You are responsible': Delhi HC raises concern over poor air quality, pulls up forest department
Delhi | November 01, 2023 21:04 ISTOn October 10, the court had demanded earmarking of 750 hectares of land by authorities for developing an alternative forest, saying it was needed for planned development in the interest of future generations, and the national capital "can't just be concrete all over".
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Delhi: Air quality continues to remain in 'poor' category as AQI reaches 249
Delhi | October 27, 2023 14:50 ISTJust a day earlier, AQI in the national capital was recorded at 256. Meanwhile, tahe second phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was implemented in Delhi to reduce the effect of increased pollution.
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AQI at 256, Delhi continues to choke as air quality drops to 'poor' category
Delhi | October 26, 2023 10:24 ISTMeanwhile, an anti-air pollution drive will be launched today to keep the pollution in check in the national capital.
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Delhi's air quality continues to be 'Very Poor', AQI recorded at 303
Delhi | October 24, 2023 8:27 ISTThe national capital once again woke up to a 'Very Poor' air quality with the overall AQI recorded at 303. The Centre and the Delhi governments have taken steps to curb the air pollution as winter sets in. However, stubble burning in the neighbouring states is also on the rise.
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Delhi air quality: Centre invokes measures under GRAP 'Stage II' as AQI likely to turn 'very poor'
Delhi | October 21, 2023 18:35 ISTDelhi AQI: Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 248 today. The panel therefore decided to invoke the measures under Stage II of GRAP in the entire NCR in addition to steps already taken under Stage I.
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Delhi weather: Minimum temperature settles at 17.3°C, AQI back in 'moderate' category
Delhi | October 18, 2023 12:38 ISTAn AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.
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Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023: Madhya Pradesh's Indore tops clean air survey, Agra and Thane follow
India | September 07, 2023 21:43 ISTSwachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023: For their outstanding performance, the top three cities in each category are rewarded with cash prizes, trophies, and certificates every September 7.
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Delhi witnesses maximum 'good' to 'moderate' air quality days so far this year
Delhi | April 30, 2023 23:20 ISTThe number of ‘poor' to 'severe' air quality days first four months’ period has come down by 37.03 per cent.
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India on 8th spot in top 10 most polluted countries; World Air Quality report reveals shocking facts
India | March 14, 2023 19:55 ISTChad, Iraq, Pakistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Kuwait, India, Egypt and Tajikistan were the top 10 most polluted countries while Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, and New Zealand met the World Health Organization (WHO) PM2.5 guideline (annual average of 5 Aug/m3 or less).
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Delhi AQI: Stage-II curbs under GRAP lifted after air quality of national capital improves
February 01, 2023 23:32 ISTDelhi air quality: "Keeping in view this trend of improvement in the overall AQI of Delhi-NCR, the GRAP sub-committee decided to revoke actions under stage II of GRAP ('very poor' AQI) in the entire NCR with immediate effect," the statement said.
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Delhi air quality: Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP stage 3 lifted as AQI 'improves'
January 15, 2023 18:41 ISTDelhi air quality: Curbs under Stage III included a ban on non-essential construction and demolition, closure of stone crushers and mining activities in Delhi-National Capital Region.
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