Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Severe’ as Dense Fog Reduces Visibility

19 Dec 2024

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category on Thursday, as a dense fog covered the city, reducing visibility. AQI measured in the city was 448 at 8 a.m. as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI in several areas of the national...

Delhi’s Air Quality Stays ‘Very Poor’ for Third Day; AQI Hits 349

30 Nov 2024

The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category for the third consecutive day, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 349 as of 7 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Specific AQI readings in various parts of the city were reported...

Delhi’s Air Quality Improves to ‘Very Poor’ After Eight Days of ‘Severe’ Pollution

21 Nov 2024

Delhi's air quality has slightly improved, moving to the "very poor" category with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 379, following eight consecutive days of "severe" pollution. However, several areas across the capital still recorded AQI levels above 400 on Thursday morning, remaining in the "severe" category. According to...

‘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...

Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates: Breathing Equals Smoking 49 Cigarettes Daily As AQI Soars To 978

18 Nov 2024

Delhi’s worsening air quality has reached alarming levels, equivalent to inhaling 49.02 cigarettes per day as the Air Quality Index (AQI) peaked at a staggering 978. Since late October, pollution in the national capital has continued to deteriorate due to factors like stubble burning and firecrackers. As of 12:30 PM...

Delhi’s Air Quality Reaches ‘Severe Plus’ Level, AQI Soars To 457

17 Nov 2024

On Sunday, Delhi's air quality worsened further, crossing into the 'severe plus' category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 457 at 7 pm. This marked the second time since last Wednesday that the AQI breached the 'severe plus' threshold, following the city’s air quality slipping into the...

Dense Fog and Dangerous Air Quality Continue to Grip Delhi

16 Nov 2024

On Saturday morning, dense fog blanketed Delhi and nearby areas, while the city’s air quality remained in the 'Severe' category for the fourth consecutive day. At 6 a.m., the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 404, classified as 'Severe' by the Central Pollution Control Board. Several areas reported even higher...

Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ for 10th Consecutive Day, Poses Health Risks

11 Nov 2024

Delhi continued to face hazardous air quality on Monday, marking the 10th consecutive day of pollution following Diwali. The Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'very poor' category across multiple areas, with readings surpassing 300 at several monitoring stations, putting residents' health at significant risk. A thick smog covered...

Delhi’s Air Quality Crisis: AQI Surpasses 400 As Pollution Levels Soar

04 Nov 2024

His air quality continued to deteriorate on Sunday as a blanket of dense smog covered the city. By 9 p.m. at Anand Vihar, it had reached "severe", as per the Air Quality Index or AQI that logged up to 424. Delhi witnessed the worst air quality ever recorded in the...

Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Very Poor’ as Pollution Levels Rise

22 Oct 2024

Delhi's air quality has dropped to the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 385 recorded around 8:00 am on Tuesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A thick layer of smog enveloped areas like Anand Vihar, Kalkaji, Nehru Place, and Akshardham Temple, worsening visibility...