Air Quality Index (AQI)

Judgment of the National Green Tribunal regarding plywood factories operating in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, 27/05/2025

Judgment of the National Green Tribunal, May 27, 2025 in the matter of Sumit Saini Vs Shree Ram Steel Industries & Others. Sumit Saini, resident of village Damla, District Yamuna Nagar, Haryana had sent a letter petition dated May 14, 2022 to the NGT. The application said that around 25 …

Air quality in Delhi in poor category: CPCB

NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said. However, the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) said the air quality in the capital improved to 'moderate' category on Tuesday and is …

Heavy rain to sweep across Delhi today, air quality to dip further

Cold wave coupled with heavy rain and hailstorm are likely to sweep across Delhi on Monday evening, a private weather forecasting agency said. "Due to the presence of one after another active Western disturbance, rain and thundershowers will occur over Delhi-NCR between February 18 to 22. On February 21, rains …

India, Germany collaborate to combat air pollution at 3rd environment forum

The Centre on Wednesday collaborated with the German government to combat air pollution and exchanged a joint declaration for the implementation of India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The declaration was exchanged between the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and German environment agency UBA at the Third Indo-German Environment Forum …

Air pollution deaths among highest in Bengal: Study

Nimli (Rajasthan): Bengal has the highest air pollution-related deaths among states in the mid socio-demographic index (SDI) segment, according to a report published by Centre for Science & Environment (CSE), a Delhi-based public interest research and advocacy organisation. According to the annual report, released on Monday by former Supreme Court …

How UK cleaned its air, and what Delhi can learn

NEW DELHI: A “moderate” day in Delhi is an “emergency” in London. And the UK is still looking to clean up its air even further. Professor Frank Kelly, chair in environmental health at King’s College London, who was in the city to attend the World Sustainable Development Summit 2019, told …

Air quality turns ‘poor’ due to slow wind speed in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: After three days of ‘moderate’ air quality, Gurugram Sunday recorded the air quality index (AQI) at ‘poor’ level owing to partly cloudy sky. According to Sameer app, the city reported AQI at 285 (poor) on Sunday afternoon, whereas, on Saturday it stood at 119 (moderate). However, the air quality …

Air pollution jumps in Delhi, rain expected around February 5

The AQI near Pusa Road, Airport Terminal 3 and Chandni Chowk was recorded at 329, 301 and 338 respectively. NEW DELHI: In a bad news for people living in Delhi, the levels of air pollution in the national capital has again increases and air quality index (AQI) at several places …

Wind speed declines, city’s air quality remains ‘poor’

Gurgaon: The air quality dipped further on Monday due to a decline in wind speed and the prevailing cold wave. On Monday, the air quality index (AQI) in the city was recorded at 229 (‘poor’ ) while it was recorded at 202 on Sunday. The AQI in Manesar was recorded …

Delhi: Cold wave to have negative effect on air quality index

Delhi’s air quality was recorded in the ‘poor’ category on Monday and is expected to deteriorate slightly over the next three days, according to the authorities. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall air quality index (AQI) in the city was 267, which falls in the …

Winter going nowhere: Brace for more cold, poor air

NEW DELHI: Cold wave is back in the capital and here to stay, for a few days at least. The minimum temperature is likely to hover around four degrees Celsius over the next three days, according to IMD forecast. Delhi, however, may see another spell of rain on Wednesday and …

Amdavadis turn to masks to beat poor air quality

Ahmedabad has been dealing with a serious issue of poor air quality for the last few months. And despite efforts being made by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the situation remains grim. As System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting Research (SAFAR) recorded poor to very poor air quality on …

Toxic air: Delhi air quality can improve with BS-VI norms, Ujjwala scheme

ARAI director Rashmi Urdhwareshe and TERI director-general Ajay Mathur made the study public at the SIAT automotive show in Pune. Data was collected from 20 locations with nine of them in Delhi and 11 in NCR. The new vehicle emission norms (BS-VI) and the Ujjwala Scheme providing LPG connections to …

Delhi's air improves sharply, turns 'satisfactory' for first time in 2019

This is the first time since October last year that the air quality has been recorded in the 'satisfactory' category. It is also the city's best AQI of this year, the CPCB data showed Delhi recorded its lowest pollution levels since October last year on Tuesday after heavy rains and …

Submit reports on anti-pollution steps twice a week, state body told

GURUGRAM: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has asked the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to submit reports on anti-pollution measures enforced in the city, twice a week — on Tuesday and Friday. “The HSPCB has been directed to submit the action-taken reports on complaints on air pollution, illegal …

Delhi: Improved air quality index worsens by evening; wind speed slows down

The national capital breathed the cleanest air of the year on Wednesday morning with the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) recording the Air Quality Index at 215, which slotted in the ‘poor’ category. The relief, however, was short-lived as the pollution levels spiked to ‘very …

Tram enthusiasts meet to chalk out revival strategy for green transport

KOLKATA: A group of tram enthusiasts who came together through Facebook met on Sunday to chalk out a strategy to create awareness about the environment-friendly mode of transport to fight the city’s rising air pollution. They have decided to plead to the government to restore old tram routes and suggest …

Delhi's air quality 'poor'; CPCB asks Delhi, UP, Hry to submit action taken report

Delhi recorded 'poor' air quality on Monday with high wind speed expected to keep the pollution level in check as the CPCB directed the pollution control boards of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to submit an action taken report on the steps taken against violation of norms. According to the …

Mumbai: Air quality at BKC far worse than several parts of Delhi

On Monday, air quality at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai's planned commercial hub, was far worse than several places in Delhi, raising concerns over the health of thousands of people who visit the area daily. Experts from System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) said air quality in …

EPCA: PUC compliance must for all

Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) on Monday asked authorities to make public advertisements asking people to get vehicle insurance and regular pollution under control (PUC) checks. “Insurance is mandatory, so is PUC. We need 100% insurance and 100% PUC compliance in Delhi-NCR. We will work closely …

Delhi continues to breathe foul air, relief today

Delhi air remained foul on Sunday too as the air quality index touched 414, a marginal improvement from Saturday’s 423, both in the ‘severe’ range. According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, overall air quality index of Delhi is on the border of very poor and …

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