Supreme Court Eases GRAP-4 Measures, Allows GRAP-2 Implementation to Combat Pollution in NCR

05 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday relaxed the GRAP-4 (Graded Response Action Plan) measures for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), allowing the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to implement GRAP-2 measures to manage pollution levels in the region. Following this decision, the Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR...

Delhi AQI 494, IQAir Says 1,600, Which One Should You Trust?

19 Nov 2024

The discrepancy between Delhi's AQI of 494 (as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board, CPCB) and the international monitor IQAir's reading of 1,600 arises due to differences in measurement standards, methodologies, and scales. Here's a breakdown: 1. Different AQI Standards CPCB (India's AQI Standard): India's AQI scale is...

‘Soup-er Hero’ in Delhi: How a Restaurant Chain Is Battling Smog Creatively | WATCH

19 Nov 2024

On Tuesday, Delhi’s air quality remained in the hazardous 'severe plus' category, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting an alarming 494 at 6 am. The capital city continues to be shrouded in a dense layer of smog, a dangerous mix of smoke and fog, which has led to...

Severe AQI in Delhi-NCR Makes Gurugram’s Luxury Flats Vanish in Smog | Watch

19 Nov 2024

As both Delhi and Gurugram are classified as having "severe" air pollution, the quality of the air has deteriorated to dangerous levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi and Gurugram was 494 and 469, respectively. These values are more than 26...

Delhi Implements GRAP III Amid ‘Severe’ Air Quality: What’s Banned and What’s Allowed

14 Nov 2024

Delhi and its surrounding areas have been blanketed with thick smog since early morning, causing the air quality to plunge into the ‘Severe’ category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has crossed the 400 mark in several regions, triggering immediate concerns about public health and environmental safety. The Commission for Air...

Wear face mask, avoid outdoor exercises, say experts as pollution peaks

04 Nov 2024

On Sunday, a thin layer of smog enveloped sections of the national capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) categorized as ‘hazardous.’ Numerous areas recorded AQI levels surpassing 350, prompting serious health concerns for local residents. To gain insights into the situation, we turn to experts Dr Vikas Mittal, Pulmonologist...

Delhi Records Second Cleanest Post-Diwali Air Since 2015, Here’s Why

02 Nov 2024

Delhi experienced its second cleanest post-Diwali air since 2015, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the “very poor” range instead of escalating to “severe” levels. Strong wind ventilation at speeds up to 16 kilometers per hour played a key role in dispersing pollutants, offering a much-needed respite. In...

Lahore Ranked 2nd, Karachi 8th In World’s Most Polluted Cities List

01 Nov 2024

Lahore has once again ranked as one of the world’s most polluted cities, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 201, placing it second globally. The AQI even reached a lethal peak of 700 on Sunday, prompting health warnings. Meanwhile, Karachi stands as the eighth most polluted city worldwide,...

Delhi Implements Stage-I of Graded Response Action Plan, Imposes Restrictions on Vehicles

15 Oct 2024

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced that Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been activated in the Delhi-NCR region to address escalating air pollution levels. The decision was made after the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the capital crossed the 200-mark, entering the 'poor' category. Key Measures...

Delhi: Cold adds to Christmas vibes in city as minimum temperature drops to 9.1°C

24 Dec 2023

The national capital felt especially festive as the temperature dropped in anticipation of the year-end celebrations and the city's Yuletide spirit. The national capital's minimum temperature on Sunday fell to 9.1°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), even as locals awoke to a customarily chilly and foggy morning. The...

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Supreme Court Eases GRAP-4 Measures, Allows GRAP-2 Implementation to Combat Pollution in NCR

Delhi AQI 494, IQAir Says 1,600, Which One Should You Trust?

‘Soup-er Hero’ in Delhi: How a Restaurant Chain Is Battling Smog Creatively | WATCH

Severe AQI in Delhi-NCR Makes Gurugram’s Luxury Flats Vanish in Smog | Watch

Delhi Implements GRAP III Amid ‘Severe’ Air Quality: What’s Banned and What’s Allowed

Wear face mask, avoid outdoor exercises, say experts as pollution peaks

Delhi Records Second Cleanest Post-Diwali Air Since 2015, Here’s Why

Lahore Ranked 2nd, Karachi 8th In World’s Most Polluted Cities List

Delhi Implements Stage-I of Graded Response Action Plan, Imposes Restrictions on Vehicles

Delhi: Cold adds to Christmas vibes in city as minimum temperature drops to 9.1°C

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