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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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Light rain improves Delhi's air quality, cold conditions likely to return
The IMD predicts light showers for the next two days with increasing levels of fog expected in Delhi. Dense fog conditions still continue in isolated parts of the city
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Grap-3 restrictions lifted as Delhi air improves to 'poor' after rainfall
After the AQI in the national capital showed improvement, the CAQM decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Grap Stage-III
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 8:41 AM IST)
Delhi weather sees extremes as mercury fluctuates, IMD issues yellow alert
Sunday is expected to have clear skies with dense fog in the morning and at night, while minimum temperature is likely to drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius
Updated On : 02 Feb 2025 | 12:27 PM IST)
Delhi air quality 'very poor' as city grapples extreme weather conditions
IMD has issued a yellow alert for moderate to dense fog which is expected to disrupt flight, train operations
Updated On : 02 Feb 2025 | 11:14 AM IST)
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Delhi's air quality worsens to 'very poor' on poll day; fog, rain likely
Delhi is set to vote amidst the 'very poor' air quality for Assemly elections today. Meanwhile, IMD has predicted light rain in parts of the city
 "Delhi's air quality worsens to 'very poor' on poll day; fog, rain likely")
Delhi's AQI hits 308, remains 'very poor'; Grap-III restrictions in place
The neighbouring regions of Delhi also witnessed a decline in air quality. While Gurugram reported 'poor' air quality at 228, Noida and Ghaziabad recorded 'moderate' AQI at 183 and 193, respectively
 "Delhi's AQI hits 308, remains 'very poor'; Grap-III restrictions in place")
Rains in Delhi expected to bring back cold weather, IMD issues yellow alert
A significant change in temperature is expected, with light rainfall at night, IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' for the national capital for February 3
 "Rains in Delhi expected to bring back cold weather, IMD issues yellow alert")
Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor', rain likely to improve AQI
Air quality worsened in the National Capital Region (NCR), with most of the regions remaining in the 'poor' or 'very poor' categories
 "Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor', rain likely to improve AQI")
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; rain expected in early February
To combat rising pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reimposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; rain expected in early February")
Grap-3 restrictions reimposed as Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor'
Grap-3 restrictions were reimposed in Delhi after city's AQI dropped to 'severe' level on Wednesday
 "Grap-3 restrictions reimposed as Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor'")
Delhi's air quality drops to 'very poor' as thick fog reduces visibility
Delhi residents woke up to a thin layer of fog on Wednesday, indicating a gradual shift in weather conditions
 "Delhi's air quality drops to 'very poor' as thick fog reduces visibility")
Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 267
The AQI is expected to remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' categories in the coming days
 "Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 267")
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Delhi records warmest Republic Day in 8 years, but nights remain cold
IMD predicts Delhi-NCR weather to remain chilly in the morning and evening and temperature will be milder in the daytime this week
Delhi's air quality drops into 'poor' category despite clear sky after rain
For the next six days, the air quality is likely to remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' category in Delhi and surrounding regions
 "Delhi's air quality drops into 'poor' category despite clear sky after rain")
Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category
On January 17, CAQM revoked anti-pollution measures under Stage III of Grap after observing a consistent improvement in air quality levels in the national capital and its surrounding areas
 "Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category")
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
 "Delhi gets some relief as air quality improves to 'moderate', mercury dips")
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")
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
 "Delhi continue to battle poor air as light rain spell fails to improve AQI")
