New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Air pollution levels across Delhi-NCR continued to remain alarming on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 380 at 8:00 a.m., placing the region firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).Most parts of the national Capital recorded ‘very poor’ air quality, while a few locations slipped into the ‘poor’ category, offering little relief to residents grappling with prolong…
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New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Delhi-NCR experienced a slight improvement in air quality compared to the previous two days as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 397, which is categorised as “very poor,” according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The AQI decreased from 418 on Monday to 439 on Sunday.A thin layer of smog still blanketed the National Capital Region, slightly reducing the visibility.The temperature, however, saw an increase, giving relief to the residents from the ha…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to another harsh winter morning on Saturday, with icy temperatures, dense fog and hazardous air quality combining to intensify discomfort across North India. The cold wave continued unabated for the sixth consecutive day, while pollution levels breached the “severe” category, prompting authorities to reimpose stringent restrictions under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).Minimum temperatures across…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The air quality deteriorated sharply on Friday morning in Delhi-NCR, with several areas recording Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the “very poor” category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The worsening pollution coincided with cold wave conditions and dense fog across the city, adding to health and travel concerns.At 7 a.m., Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 354, placing it firmly in the “very poor” category. Other pollution hots…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were caught off guard early Friday morning as an unexpected spell of rain swept across the region, deepening the ongoing cold wave. Despite the showers, air pollution levels continued to remain dangerously high, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in the ‘very poor’ category. Dark clouds enveloped the capital in the early hours before rainfall began around 6 a.m. in several parts of Delhi. The rain was mod…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality showed a marginal improvement on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 279 at 7.05 a.m., placing it in the ‘poor’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app. Despite the slight relief in pollution levels, Delhi-NCR continued to reel under severe cold wave conditions for the second consecutive day, as dense fog and chilly winds led to a sharp drop in temperatures across the r…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category on Monday morning as the national capital continued to reel under a cold wave. The minimum temperature dropped sharply by 4.5 degrees Celsius, settling at 6.5 degrees Celsius, which is below the seasonal average. Area-wise data indicated that the Air Quality Index (AQI) continued to hover in the poor range across most parts of the city. Akshardham recorded an AQI of 294, while ITO registered 256, according to data rele…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday inspected the Yamuna clean-up drive organised at the Chhath Ghat near ITO and praised the growing public participation in it.The Chief Minister said that the cleanliness of the Yamuna is no longer merely a government programme, but has taken the form of a people’s movement, said an official statement.She added that the Yamuna is the eternal lifeline of our faith, culture and civilisation.Speaking at a programme organised by the…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Sunday morning as several parts of the national capital woke up under a thick layer of smog, once again highlighting the city’s persistent pollution woes.While Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered on the edge of the ‘very poor’ category, neighbouring Noida recorded ‘severe’ air quality, with the AQI touching 415.According to data from the Sameer app, developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), De…