Delhi-NCR has ‘Very Poor to Poor’ air quality despite 15-point plan; AQI in national capital at 309

29 Oct 2023

The National Capital Region (NCR) is experiencing 'Very Poor' to 'Poor' air quality, with Air Quality Index (AQI) readings ranging from 221 to 341. Despite a 15-point winter action plan to reduce growing pollution, the fight to improve air quality continues. While initiatives like 'Red Light on, Gaadi off' are...

Delhi air quality still continues to remain in the ‘Poor’ category, AQI at 249

27 Oct 2023

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)-India, the overall air quality in Delhi is still classified as "Poor," with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded at 249 on Friday morning. The air quality around Delhi University was recorded at 307 (Very Poor) in...

Delhi’s air quality declines to ‘poor’ category; AQI at 256

26 Oct 2023

According to SAFAR-India, the national capital's overall air quality on Thursday morning was rated as "poor," with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 256. In order to reduce pollution, water was sprayed in the Anand Vihar area using an anti-smog gun. Delhi's air quality is classified as "poor" based on...

Delhi’s AQI is at 190, improving to the “moderate” category

25 Oct 2023

According to SAFAR-India, the overall air quality in the nation's capital on Wednesday morning was classified as "moderate," with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 190. The air quality in the vicinity of Delhi University was rated as 273 (poor) in the morning, while the IIT area of New Delhi...

Delhi’s air quality continues to remain in the ‘very poor’ category, with AQI of 306

23 Oct 2023

According to SAFAR-India, the national capital's overall air quality on Monday morning was rated as "Very Poor," with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 306 compared to a reading of 302 on Sunday afternoon. Sanjay Chaudhary, a cyclist at Indian Gate, said, "The situation is not good at all." "I...

Air quality in Delhi recorded moderate; set to deteriorate over next 2 days

26 Jan 2023

The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) on Thursday said, the air quality in Delhi deteriorated and over the next few days, it is expected to further worsen. Meanwhile, on Thursday the air quality (AQI) was recorded as 'moderate'. "Delhi's overall AQI today indicates 'moderate' air...

118 domestic flights, 29 trains were delayed due to fog

09 Jan 2023

A thick layer of fog engulfed Delhi and adjoining areas leading to reduced visibility on Monday because of that around 118 domestic flights and 29 trains were delayed. "Visibility recorded at 5:30 am today in Bhatinda-0 meters, Amritsar-25 and Ambala-25 meters each, Hissar-50 meters, Delhi (Safdarjung)-25 meters, Delhi (Palam)-50 meters;...

IMD issues alert for extreme cold wave; AQI to slip to ‘very poor’

07 Jan 2023

Amid the ongoing severe cold wave conditions, a red alert has been issued by the Met department on Saturday for the residents of Delhi. Meanwhile, the woes of residents will be increased as air quality is declining in the national capital and the cold wave will remain the same. "The...

SC dismisses additional pleas in Delhi pollution matter

09 Dec 2022

Supreme Court has refused to hear the petitions in the matter of deteriorating condition of the state due to the pollution level. The top court said that there are already petitions pending in this matter and that there is no need of the new petitions and intervention application can be...

Delhi’s air quality in ‘very poor’ category; AQI at 340

05 Dec 2022

The Air Quality Index has once again fallen into the ‘very poor’ category and it was recorded at 340 by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). Earlier on Sunday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), a Union government panel recommending steps to control air...