Delhi Struggles with Severe Air Quality as Winter Approaches

04 Nov 2024

As winter approaches, a thick layer of smog has settled over Delhi, causing the air quality index (AQI) to remain in the "very poor" category. On Monday morning, the AQI was recorded above 300 in various parts of the national capital, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI...

Delhi’s Diwali Shock: Air Quality Hits Worst Level In 3 Years

01 Nov 2024

New Delhi: This year’s Diwali celebrations in Delhi were overshadowed by a significant drop in air quality, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reporting an alarming air quality index (AQI) of 328, a stark increase from 307 just a day earlier. The city woke up to a thick blanket...

Delhi air quality drops to ‘severe’ as cold wave grips city

31 Dec 2023

According to data released on Sunday by the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality on the last day of the year dropped to the "severe" category as the cold wave continued to encircle northern India. Munirka, Dwarka, and RK Puram are just a few of the Delhi locations where...

Ambala Gripped by Cold Wave and Thick Fog in Haryana – What You Need to Know!

02 Dec 2023

Haryana's Ambala City experienced dense fog, reducing visibility to zero in some areas, as chilly waves swept through the region on Saturday. The thick fog prompted motorists to exercise caution, slowing down their vehicles and using lights for safe navigation. Despite the cold, the locals found delight in this transformation....

Air quality declines in Delhi

21 Nov 2023

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, pollution levels in Delhi and its suburbs rose over night, with the capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) measuring 365 at 9 a.m. on November 21. At 4 p.m. on November 20, the city's AQI was 348, down from 301 on Sunday. Every day...

Pollution Levels Soar in 9 State Capitals, Delhi Tops the List

14 Nov 2023

In the aftermath of Diwali celebrations, data from the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) tracker revealed a surge in pollution levels in nine out of eleven state capitals analysed in India compared to the previous year. The analysis focused on PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter) data for cities including Bangalore,...

Delhi AQI: AAP works to enforce Supreme Court air quality rules, holds meeting

08 Nov 2023

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai led a meeting involving relevant departments to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's instructions regarding pollution. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot and Revenue Minister Atishi were also present during the meeting. Rai emphasized that the AAP government would adhere to the Supreme Court's pollution control guidelines....

Measures Taken For Improvement In River Water Quality

20 Dec 2022

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in association with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) / Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) in different States/Union Territories (UTs), have been monitoring the water quality of rivers and other water bodies across the country through a network of monitoring stations under the National Water Quality Monitoring...