New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality fell into the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, with Rohini recording the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) of 372, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Residents woke up to a misty and unusually warm morning, as pollution levels continued to remain a concern across several parts of the national Capital. As per CPCB data, several monitoring stations reported alarming AQI levels. Anand Vihar recorded 332, Ashok Vihar…
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New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality continued to remain a concern on Friday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stayed in the ‘poor’ category, even as the national capital woke up to a cool and hazy morning with clear skies and a light breeze. The morning temperature settled at around 14 degrees Celsius, offering brief relief before warmer conditions set in later in the day. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several monitoring stations reported varying AQI levels…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘poor’ category for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday. According to data recorded at 8 a.m., the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Anand Vihar stood at 299, indicating very poor air quality. On Wednesday, Delhi’s overall air quality also remained in the ‘poor’ category, while Anand Vihar recorded ‘very poor’ conditions with an AQI of 342. The persistent pollution levels continue to raise concerns among residents and aut…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘poor’ category on Wednesday, with Anand Vihar recording ‘very poor’ conditions, reflected by an AQI of 342. The Delhi-NCR region is witnessing a gradual increase in temperatures, though mornings and evenings continue to remain relatively cooler. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several monitoring stations across the national capital city reported varying air quality levels. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 3…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Delhi’s air pollution on Tuesday remained in the poor to very poor category, with the highest reading recorded in Anand Vihar at 331 AQI. The weather in Delhi-NCR has also been changing frequently since the beginning of February; however, the heat has now begun shifting gears even before Holi. The chill is largely confined to early mornings and late nights, while sharp afternoon sunshine is making its presence felt across the national capital and surrounding areas. Accor…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) In a move to strengthen industrial emission control measures across the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Saturday issued a statutory direction proposing a uniform and more stringent Particulate Matter (PM) emission standard of 50 mg/Nm³ for identified industries across Delhi-NCR. Industrial stack emissions are a significant source of elevated PM levels in Delhi-NCR and also contribute to the fo…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a mainly clear sky accompanied by morning mist. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed varying AQI levels across monitoring stations in the national Capital.Anand Vihar recorded 244, Aya Nagar 138, Bawana 219, Chandni Chowk 246, DTU 189, Dwark…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Following a brief period of light rain in Delhi-NCR, the air quality showed improvement on Thursday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) measured at 169, categorising it as ‘moderate’. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several monitoring stations across Delhi continued to record AQI levels ranging from moderate to poor. Key readings included Anand Vihar (249), Ashok Vihar (181), Bawana (193), Chandni Chowk (227), DTU (130), Dwarka Sector-8 (15…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday revoked Stage II restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) following a steady improvement in Delhi’s air quality.The decision was taken by the Sub-Committee on GRAP after reviewing the latest air quality data and meteorological forecasts. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 214 on …
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Residents of the national capital woke up to light rain on Wednesday, a day after Delhi recorded the hottest day of the year so far, with the maximum temperature touching 30.9 degrees Celsius. The air quality also remained a concern, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 228 at 8 a.m., placing it in the ‘poor’ category. On Tuesday, Delhi’s air quality was in the ‘poor’ category, with the AQI recorded at 259, according to the Central Pollution Control Boa…