Delhi, pollution and air quality index

Was Delhi AQI’s 494 or 1600? The difference in pollution readings explained
While the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) pegged Delhi’s AQI at 494 on Monday, IQAir, an international monitoring app, showed that the pollution had touched an eye-popping level of 1,600. But what’s the reason for this big discrepancy?
Air pollution in India's capital of Delhi is now at 'extreme' and 'toxic' level
India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 15:00 IST (09:30 BST),
Delhi pollution: As AQI breaches 500-mark, India’s top court allows virtual hearings
On Monday, the top court took note of the fact that the Air Quality Index (AQI) entered into the ‘severe plus’ category and directed all Delhi-NCR states to immediately set up teams to strictly enforce anti-pollution GRAP 4 restrictions,
Delhi’s Air Pollution Soars More Than 17 Times Over Safe Levels
Delhi recorded air pollution more than 17 times above an acceptable level as worsening smog triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools.
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Delhi air pollution live updates: JNU, Delhi University go online amid ‘severe’ AQI
With Delhi's AQI levels reaching alarming figures, the situation has sparked concerns about the ongoing impact of pollution on public health and safety.
AQI levels high in Delhi: 10 ways air pollution affects your health
As toxic air blanketed Delhi on Monday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas of the city crossed the 1500 mark. This alarming spike in pollution levels has made Delhi the most polluted city in the world,
Delhi’s vehicular fumes contribute 17% of air pollution Monday. Crop burning, no wind make it worse
Till Saturday, a majority of Delhi’s pollution load was from stubble fires (25.10%), followed by vehicular emission (12.58%), & contamination from neighbouring states.
Delhi AQI at 490: Best and worst hours to step outside amid toxic air pollution
The CPCB advised people to minimise travelling during the hours when AQI is in the ‘severe’ or ‘poor’ category.
Delhi Pollution: This is the BIGGEST reason behind alarmingly high AQI in Delhi, it's not stubble-burning, vehicles
Efforts to control the escalating crisis have included the enforcement of Phase 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), ...
Explained: Why Delhi's AQI Was 494 Today But International Monitor Said 1600
Delhi's air quality remained severely toxic on Tuesday, with the overall air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, ...
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Should Delhi even remain the nation's capital? Shashi Tharoor sparks debate
New Delhi: "" Congress leader Shashi Tharoor raised this provocative question on Tuesday, criticizing the central government ...
Delhi's AQI 494 or 1,600? What's with the difference and which is more accurate
Delhi experienced alarming air pollution levels on Monday. The city's air quality index (AQI) reached 494, the second-highest ...
Toxic smog persists over India's north; Delhi pollution remains severe
Residents in India's northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of dense fog shrouded ...
AQI of 494 vs 1,600: Difference in Delhi’s 2 readings explained
Discover the shocking differences between Delhi's AQI of 494 and international readings surpassing 1,600, and understand what ...
“How Is This Ok”: Bhumi Pednekar Brings Attention To Delhi’s Poor AQI
Before that, Bhumi Pednekar re-posted another weather update by journalist Faye D'Souza. It mentioned that Delhi had a 1710 air-quality index (AQI) which was deemed to be “hazardous”. Uploading the ...
Monitor the Air: Best Apps to Check Real-Time AQI in India
North India, specifically the capital city of Delhi and adjoining areas, is suffering from heavily toxic air pollution, ...
'Learn Kannada and permanently settle in Bengaluru': X user amid Delhi's worsening AQI
The air quality in Delhi remained in the the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day on Tuesday morning.
Delhi pollution: NASA's Fire map highlights North India's farm fires as AQI soars to 500
Delhi-NCR is battling severe air pollution, with AQI levels exceeding 500. NASA's fire map reveals widespread farm fires in ...