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Delhi air quality
Delhi air quality
The air quality in Delhi has turned toxic and hazardous again and it has been plummeting ever since Diwali. A thick layer of smog has engulfed the national capital and its surrounding regions, making it difficult for citizens to breathe. Experts have advised residents to limit their outdoor activities and have also prescribed masks and use of air purifiers. Aam Aadmi Party-led government has initiated various anti-pollution measures to combat the ongoing pollution crisis, including the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign and deployment of anti-smog guns in areas that are worst hit. While the opposition blamed poor management on...
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Delhi gets some relief as air quality improves to 'moderate', mercury dips
Delhi-NCR recorded improved air quality after the rains that cleared the atmosphere but the temperature dropped adding to the prevalent cold conditions
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Delhi continue to battle poor air as light rain spell fails to improve AQI
Delhi air quality: Experts suggest that while light showers may help settle dust particles and provide temporary relief, the extent of the improvement will depend on rainfall intensity
Updated On : 23 Jan 2025 | 8:17 AM IST)
Delhi's air quality stays poor, but rain could offer temporary reprieve
Further improvement in AQI is expected as rain accompanied by thunderstorms is forecasted to affect the national capital on Wednesday
Updated On : 22 Jan 2025 | 9:04 AM IST)
Delhi records 'poor' AQI again as Grap rule changes spark confusion
Amid the confusion over Grap curbs, Delhi woke up to 'poor' air quality on Tuesday, a slight improvement from the 'very poor' category recorded the previous morning
Updated On : 21 Jan 2025 | 8:01 AM IST)
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Delhi's air quality improves after rainfall, but remains in 'poor' range
Despite the improvement, the AQI still falls under the 'poor' category, marking the fourth consecutive day of the week where the AQI has remained within this range
 "Delhi's air quality improves after rainfall, but remains in 'poor' range")
Light rain to bring back winter chill to Delhi, IMD issues yellow alert
As the cold conditions are likely to return to Delhi-NCR with light showers reducing the temperature, IMD has issued an alert for dense fog
 "Light rain to bring back winter chill to Delhi, IMD issues yellow alert")
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', but Grap Stage 3 curbs not invoked
At 6 am on Monday, Delhi recorded an AQI of 349 -- remaining firmly in the 'very poor' category
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', but Grap Stage 3 curbs not invoked")
AQI in Delhi improves slightly, schools in NCR to resume physical classes
On Saturday, the AQI in the national capital was recorded at 248 after witnessing a marginal improvement from Friday, when the air quality was at 294
 "AQI in Delhi improves slightly, schools in NCR to resume physical classes")
With Grap-3 curbs lifted, Delhi govt orders resumption of physical classes
The Delhi government has issued a notice directing all schools to resume physical classes after anti-pollution measures were lifted in the national capital. The Directorate of Education (DoE), in a notice dated January 17, said the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had decided to lift measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect. As a result, all classes in both private and government schools will be conducted in physical mode, effective immediately, it said. The DoE said in the notice, "...all government, government unaided, unaided recognised private schools of the DoE, NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council), MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi), and the Delhi Cantonment Board are informed hereby to resume offline classes. Thus, all classes in all schools are to be held in physical mode with immediate effect." The DoE also instructed the heads of the schools to promptly inform students, staff and parents about the decision. Regu
 "With Grap-3 curbs lifted, Delhi govt orders resumption of physical classes")
Grap Stage 3 curbs lifted as Delhi's AQI improves, still in 'poor' category
On Saturday morning, Delhi woke to a layer of dense fog that blanketed the city, significantly reducing visibility and causing disruptions in traffic
 "Grap Stage 3 curbs lifted as Delhi's AQI improves, still in 'poor' category")
CAQM lifts Grap 3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip
The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Friday revoked curbs under stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a dip in pollution due to favourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. Calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions had allowed accumulation of pollutants in the region earlier this week, promoting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to implement strictest curbs under stage 3 and 4 of GRAP. The panel decided to revoke stage 4 curbs on Thursday amid a dip in pollution levels following a spell of rain in the region. On Friday, air pollution level declined further amid strong winds, leading to revocation of stage 3 curbs. GRAP Stage 3 entails a ban on non-essential construction work. Classes up to grade 5 are required to shift to hybrid mode under Stage 3. Parents and students have the option to choose online education wherever available. Under Stage 3, the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars (4-wheelers)
 "CAQM lifts Grap 3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels dip")
Delhi air quality improves after rainfall, but AQI still in 'poor' category
The improvement in air quality coincided with the revocation of Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) on Thursday
 "Delhi air quality improves after rainfall, but AQI still in 'poor' category")
Centre's air quality panel revokes Grap-4 curbs as pollution levels dip
The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Thursday revoked curbs under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid dip in pollution levels, according to an official order. The curbs were imposed Wednesday as calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions allowed accumulation of pollutants in the region, with the air quality index clocking 396 last evening. Stage 4 curbs include a ban on all construction activities, entry of non-essential polluting trucks into Delhi, and mandatory shifting of school classes, except for classes 10 and 12, to hybrid mode. Non-essential diesel trucks are prohibited from entering Delhi, while Delhi-registered BS-IV and older diesel-run heavy goods vehicles are banned, except for essential services under Stage 4. During winters, the Delhi-NCR region enforces restrictions under GRAP, which categorizes air quality into four stages Stage 1 (Poor, AQI 201-300), Stage 2 (Very Poor, AQI 301-400), Stage 3 (Severe, AQI 401-450), and Stage 4
 "Centre's air quality panel revokes Grap-4 curbs as pollution levels dip")
Despite overnight rain spell, Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'
It is expected that the air quality in the Delhi-NCR region may improve as the day progresses due to the rain spell
Hybrid classes for Delhi schools except classes 10, 12 amid poor air
The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) Wednesday directed all schools to conduct hybrid classes for students up to class 9 and that of class 11 after curbs under stage four of the Graded Response Action Plan were invoked in the city amid a sharp dip in air quality. Calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions allowed the accumulation of pollutants in the region, with the air quality index soaring from 275 on Tuesday to 396 at 6 pm on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology predicted that AQI may breach the 400 mark soon. Accordingly, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) directed authorities in Delhi-NCR to "straightway invoke" all actions under stages 3 and 4 with immediate effect. In a circular, the DoE stated, "All heads of government, government-aided, unaided private schools under DoE, NDMC, MCD, and the Delhi Cantonment Board are directed to conduct hybrid classes for students up to Class 9 and 11, ...
Delhi's air quality dips to 'very poor'; proposed rain may improve AQI
Delhi-NCR remains gripped by a severe cold wave, with dense fog reducing visibility to near zero in various parts of the capital
 "Delhi's air quality dips to 'very poor'; proposed rain may improve AQI")
Delhi records 'poor' AQI amid cold wave; dense fog reduces visibility
Delhi air quality: As the city remains under the grip of a cold wave, dense fog reduced visibility across various areas
 "Delhi records 'poor' AQI amid cold wave; dense fog reduces visibility")
Delhi AQI improves to 'poor' after rain, Grap III restrictions lifted
Cold wave continues grappling Delhi after overnight showers which gave the much needed relief to the city's air quality
 "Delhi AQI improves to 'poor' after rain, Grap III restrictions lifted")
AQI in Delhi improves but remains 'very poor'; Grap-III measures reinstated
The neighbouring areas of Delhi, including Gurugram, Noida, and Ghaziabad, reported 'poor' air quality with AQIs ranging between 201 and 222
 "AQI in Delhi improves but remains 'very poor'; Grap-III measures reinstated")
Delhi continues to breathe 'severe' air; weekend rain likely to improve AQI
Amid the sharp deterioration in air quality due to unfavourable weather conditions, the Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR air quality reinstated Stage 3 anti-pollution measures
 "Delhi continues to breathe 'severe' air; weekend rain likely to improve AQI")
