The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category while the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 286, SAFAR informed. Meanwhile, Noida's AQI stood at 255 with air quality remaining in the 'poor' category as well while the air quality in Gurugram was slightly better remaining
Air pollution: Breathing in polluted air can harm your child's lungs, brain, and heart. To keep them healthy in worsening air quality, India TV has listed 5 steps to protect kids.
Delhi 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.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that states in the National Capital Region should impose a complete ban on firecrackers and stubble burning in the entire region and allow only CNG and electric vehicles.
The Principal Secretary discussed in detail about various measures being undertaken to reduce the impact of different sources of air pollution. He also said that strict implementation of the actions listed in the GRAP by all concerned is critical to prevent the worsening of air quality.
Delhi air quality: The Centre's sub-committee on GRAP noted that there has been a sudden dip in air quality parameters in the region which pushed Delhi's AQI to 212 which shows poor category.
Delhi Air Quality: The number of days listed as "Good to Moderate" on the Air Quality Index (AQI) increased significantly in Delhi during the first half of the current year.
IMD weather update: On Monday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 41.3 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature was 25.2 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity swayed somewhere in the range of 46 and 28 percent.
According to an official statement, a draft of the scheme has now been sent to the lieutenant governor. It will then be put up for public feedback and comments by the transport department before being given the final shape.
New Delhi: Under the new initiative, end-of-life vehicles will be impounded and directly sent to the scrapping yard if they are found plying on city roads or parked in public places
Arvind Kejriwal on Delhi pollution: Delhi's PM2.5 pollution has reduced by 28 per cent in five years, from 135 microgram per cubic metre in 2016 to 97 microgram per cubic metre in 2022, according to the Union environment ministry's data.
PM2.5 pollution in the national capital has reduced by over 7 per cent in four years, from 108 micrograms per cubic metre in 2019 to 99.71 micrograms per cubic metre in 2022, the report by NCAP Tracker said.
Delhi air pollution: According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 418 on Sunday morning.
Delhi pollution: Delhi BJP working president Virendra Sachdeva's as the city's air quality plunged to the severe category on Monday.
Delhi pollution: A dense layer of smog hung over Delhi with the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) at 4 pm recorded at 410. The situation in Delhi worsened to the 'severe' category on Monday.
Delhi AQI: According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital stood at 353 at 4 pm.
Delhi AQI: This is also the first time since December 14, 2020 that the capital recorded a "moderate" air quality day in December. An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".
Breathing in dirty air impacts virtually every tissue of the body in the long term, including the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, endocrine (hormone) system, urinary and digestive systems, fertility and also affects neurological and mental health.
As Delhi continues to get engulfed in smog with the air quality approaching a hazardous level, the harmful pollutants in the air may hamper your skin if appropriate care is not taken.
Delhi NCR pollution: The Commission, after considering the responses of the states concerned and the government of Delhi, and the deliberations thereon, is of the opinion that the "farmers are burning stubble under compulsion," the NHRC said in a statement on Saturday.
Top News
Latest News
