AQI, Delhi and Air Pollution

Delhi Air Pollution: AQI crosses 'Severe+' Mark, GRAP Stage-IV imposed, schools to conduct online classes
Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday, with air quality plunging to hazardous levels. Visibility was severely impacted, and residents ar
Delhi pollution: Air quality worsens to 'severe plus' category; all stations record AQI of over 450
The air quality in the national capital has worsened with the air quality index (AQI) reading reaching a mark of 483, which is in the ‘severe plus’ category. An AQI of 450 and above is categorised as ‘severe plus’.
Delhi continues to choke as air quality remains 'severe plus'; AQI climbs to 762 in some areas
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe plus' category, triggering the implementation of GRAP-IV measures. These include traffic restrictions, bans on construction, and recommendations for school closures and work-from-home arrangements to combat the pollution crisis.
Delhi air pollution worsens: AQI hits season's worst at 481, GRAP-IV restrictions imposed
The Delhi government has also announced the suspension of physical classes in schools, except for students in Classes 10 and 12.
Delhi-NCR air pollution: GRAP-IV enforced; what’s allowed, what’s not
Delhi NCR faces severe air pollution as air quality hits 'severe plus.' GRAP Stage 4 enforced, leading to school closures and construction bans.
Delhi gasps for breath with ‘severe’ air quality; Ahmedabad, Bengaluru least polluted among major cities
In response to the crisis, Delhi’s government has implemented anti-pollution measures to protect residents' health.
Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running
Northern India encountered the recurring annual pre-winter event of air emergency where the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings of main pollutant PM 2.5 breached the 400-mark of “very poor” and landed the air of Delhi, Punjab and other northern cities into the “hazardous” category.
Delhi air quality worsens to 'severe plus', Air Quality Index climbs to 457
All stations in Delhi recorded an AQI over 400 on Sunday, with Bawana (490), Ashok Vihar (487) and Wazirpur (483) appearing as the most polluted at the 7 pm mark.
India Tightens Vehicle Entry Restrictions as Delhi's Air Pollution Worsens
Air quality in northern India has worsened over the past week, with New Delhi's AQI recording a reading of 465, classified as "severe plus category", on Sunday evening due to unfavourable meteorological conditions,
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
Supreme Court hearing on Delhi pollution today as air quality dips to worst
The Supreme Court agreed for an urgent hearing of a plea on Monday seeking directions to curb air pollution in the national capital and adjoining areas.
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Air quality improves in metropolis
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb stated on Sunday that Lahore's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved from 247 in the ...
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Lahore’s air quality shows slight improvement as it drops out of ‘hazardous’ category: index
Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) ranking on Sunday showed a slight improvement as it dropped out of the “hazardous” category ...
Australia versus the world: How we rank on air quality — and the city lagging behind
A new analysis has ranked the cities with the lowest air pollution around the world — but some experts contest the findings.
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Lahore’s air quality improves, drops out of 'hazardous' category
Lahore's air quality improved slightly on Sunday, as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped below the "hazardous" ...
Google Maps' real-time Air Quality Index is now available in India, here’s how it works
Google Maps users in India, and over 100 other countries, can now check real-time air quality index (AQI) data directly ...
Delhi air pollution blankets India's capital in dense smog, sparking emergency measures
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
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Shielding Seniors: The Fight Against Delhi's Toxic Air
Delhi's old age homes are implementing strict measures to protect vulnerable residents from the city's poor air quality. With ...