Tag: Air Quality

Delhi's weather remains below the season’s average as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Monday, warning residents of thunderstorms and strong winds. The alert, updated from an initial yellow alert, predicts winds of 40-50 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 60 km/h during the thunderstorm. The IMD also forecasts that the temperature will remain below normal for the next few days.

The Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted the Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after a significant improvement in the city's air quality due to rainfall. The decision was made on Sunday, as the rain alleviated some of the pollution levels, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) improving from a "very poor" to a "poor" category.

The Bombay High Court has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating air quality in Mumbai, proposing measures to combat the pollution crisis in the city. In its latest hearing on Thursday, the bench, comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice GS Kulkarni, suggested phasing out diesel vehicles and wood or coal-fired kilns used by bakeries. The court also questioned whether the city would continue to suffer from poor air quality each year, particularly after Diwali, or if there was a way forward.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Thursday due to a sharp deterioration in air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). This action was prompted by a significant rise in the Air Quality Index (AQI), which had already surged to 357 at 4 PM on January 9, following calm winds and dense fog.

Delhi is facing a cold wave on Monday morning, with temperatures dipping and chilly winds sweeping through the national capital. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, signaling a significant drop in temperature. Dense fog in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab also delayed several trains at New Delhi Railway Station, further disrupting the city's morning commute.

Delhi woke up to a chilly Monday morning, with a minimum temperature of 9.2°C recorded at 5:30 a.m. However, despite the respite brought by light rain and a blanket of fog, the city's air quality remains dangerously toxic.

Delhi has experienced its cleanest first half of December since the air quality index (AQI) data was first collected in 2015, with significant improvements in air quality across the capital. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an average AQI of 238 from December 1 to December 15, the lowest ever for the month.

A severe cold wave continues to affect Delhi NCR, along with neighboring Punjab and Haryana, causing a significant drop in temperatures across the region. On Sunday, the minimum temperature in the national capital recorded a further decline, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). By 5:30 PM, the temperature in Delhi was at 4.9°C, while at Pusa Observatory, it dropped to 3.8°C, a decrease of 5°C from previous readings. Narela also saw a chilly 5°C.

New Delhi: Delhi experienced its coldest December day in the last three years on Thursday, as the minimum temperature plummeted to 4.5°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that cold wave conditions are expected to persist in isolated areas of the city until the weekend.

Delhi woke up to its coldest morning of the season on Saturday, as the minimum temperature plunged to 7.1 degrees Celsius, three notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

he Supreme Court of India today ruled that schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) should reopen despite the ongoing high levels of air pollution, emphasizing that certain issues affecting students cannot be addressed if they remain closed. The court, however, left the final decision on whether physical classes for Classes 10 and 12 should continue to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, which had crossed the 500-mark earlier this week, have started to decrease, signaling that the stringent GRAP IV measures are beginning to take effect. According to officials, the Air Quality Index (AQI) — a measure of air pollution — dropped from 500 to 467 on Tuesday, indicating a slight improvement in the city's air quality.

Delhi continues to grapple with severe air pollution, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching alarming levels for the third consecutive day. As the national capital remains covered in a thick blanket of smog, authorities have taken stringent measures to curb pollution, including shifting primary schools to online classes and enforcing new restrictions under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP).

Delhi’s Diwali dawned under a thick layer of smog, as the air quality index (AQI) was recorded at a "very poor" level of 328, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). Although measures were in place to curb pollution, the AQI failed to improve, further emphasizing the ongoing air quality challenges faced by the capital and its surrounding areas.