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Delhi AQI at 490: Best and worst hours to step outside amid rising air pollution
Amid rising levels of air pollution in Delhi and its adjoining areas, the AQI figures on Monday morning touched a record high at 484 despite control measures, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction at public projects.
Delhi world's most polluted city, air quality 'hazardous' at 1081 AQI, PM2.5 131 times WHO levels
New Delhi has become the most polluted city in the world after its air quality turns ‘hazardous’ at 1,081 and the concentration of PM2.5 - particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less in diameter that can be carried into lungs,
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe plus' category, GRAP 4 pollution curbs kick in
Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe plus' category on Monday with the city recording an AQI of 484.Tighter pollution control measures, includ
Delhi-NCR air pollution: What is AQI and how does a high AQI of 500 affect your health in the long run?
As areas in Delhi NCR see an AQI of 500, here’s how the toxic pollution is impacting your body on a daily basis
Delhi pollution: SC demands urgent action to curb rising AQI levels
First introduced in 2017, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) outlines pollution control measures based on air quality severity: On Sunday, Delhi’s AQI hit a staggering 441 at 4 pm and worsened to 457 by 7 pm due to unfavourable weather conditions. Responding to this, the CAQM announced stricter measures, effective from Monday morning.
India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens
India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle movements in New Delhi and surrounding areas from Monday to combat worsening air quality.
Delhi pollution: GRAP-IV anti-pollution curbs in capital | see what's banned
With air quality deteriorating, authorities have imposed stringent anti-pollution measures under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to curb the worsening crisis in Delhi.
GRAP Stage-4 restrictions to come into force from Monday as pollution worsens in Delhi-NCR
The Centre's air quality panel has announced stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), effective from 8 am on Monday, including a b
Delhi air pollution: Severe AQI triggers GRAP 4 curbs, what’s allowed and what’s banned
The air quality in Delhi deteriorated, prompting GRAP IV restrictions. Schools for students up to Class 11 will switch to online learning, construction work will be banned, and only specific vehicles
Delhi shuts schools as pollution hits season’s worst levels
Experts say the city must ramp up public transport and discourage the use of private vehicles. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Delhi air quality at severe plus with no relief in sight, flight ops hit
Delhi's new action plan to combat rising pollution includes a ban on non-essential trucks, school closures, and remote work.
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Delhi’s air quality hits 'severe plus'; orange alert issued
Delhi's air quality hits 'severe plus', triggering an orange alert amid dense fog. Hazardous conditions impact health and ...
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New Delhi reports highest pollution level for 2024
Dense smog continues to engulf most parts of northern India on Monday with readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi ...
Shrouded in smog, Delhi pollution reading is the highest this year
A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern India on Monday and readings of air quality in the capital New ...
AQI level in 'severe-plus' category; flights diverted; staggered office timings: Delhi Pollution crisis top updates
Delhi NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 measures, including traffic ...
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Delhi AQI Today: National capital chokes on toxic air as AQI soars to 762, reaching 'severe plus' levels
The air quality in the nation's capital remained in the "severe plus" category on Monday, and GRAP-IV norms will be enforced ...