Delhi Air Quality Index

Amitabh Kant Shares Rio Video Amid Delhi’s Pollution Crisis | WATCH

19 Nov 2024

India's G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO, Amitabh Kant, gained notoriety after posting a video of the stunning scenery from his Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hotel. "Awesome view from Hotel Nacional where I am staying in Rio for G20 Leaders summit," wrote Kant on X (previously Twitter), where he...

Shashi Tharoor Asks: ‘Should Delhi Still Be India’s Capital?’ Here’s Why He Said It

19 Nov 2024

In a strongly worded statement on Monday, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor raised a thought-provoking question about whether Delhi should remain India’s capital, as the city grapples with hazardous levels of air pollution. The Delhi-NCR region has been enveloped in a thick blanket of toxic smog, pushing the Air Quality...

Delhi Struggles with Severe Air Quality as Winter Approaches

04 Nov 2024

As winter approaches, a thick layer of smog has settled over Delhi, causing the air quality index (AQI) to remain in the "very poor" category. On Monday morning, the AQI was recorded above 300 in various parts of the national capital, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI...

Delhi Struggles with ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality Despite Firecracker Ban

28 Oct 2024

On Monday morning, Delhi’s air quality showed a small improvement. The Air Quality Index (AQI) averaged 264 at 6 a.m., down by almost 90 points from the previous day. However, the air quality still fell in the "very poor" category, which remains harmful to health, according to the IQair website....

Delhi Weather Today: June 26 Starts Warm at 32.05°C, Air Quality at 100

26 Jun 2024

Delhi's temperature today, June 26, 2024, is 39.09°C. The forecast predicts a minimum of 32.05°C and a maximum of 40.42°C, with a relative humidity of 39% and wind speeds of 39 km/h. The sun rose at 5:25 AM and will set at 7:22 PM. For tomorrow, June 27, 2024, Delhi...

Delhi’s air quality remains in very poor category

09 Dec 2023

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in parts of Delhi continues to hover in the 'Very Poor' category, prompting concerns about deteriorating air quality. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI levels persist in this range, indicating a challenging environment for residents. Visuals from areas around Akshardham early...

Heavy Fog Disrupts Delhi Air Traffic, 18 Flights Diverted at IGI Airport

02 Dec 2023

The national capital witnessed significant air travel disruptions on Saturday due to thick fog and poor weather conditions at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, leading to the diversion of 18 Delhi-bound flights and causing delays for numerous others, airport sources confirmed. Between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., as visibility plummeted...

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai Calls for Urgent Review Meeting on Rising Pollution

13 Nov 2023

Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, has summoned a crucial pollution review meeting with the officers of the Environment Department at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday. The move follows the persistently alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas of Delhi-NCR, ranging from 'severe' to 'severe plus' for the past several...

Delhi Environment Minister Urges UP Transport Minister to Crack Down on Non-Destined Vehicles

11 Nov 2023

Gopal Rai, Delhi's Environment Minister, has issued a letter to the Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister requesting action on the transportation of non-destined cars into Delhi from the UP border to reduce pollution in the city. "In this regard, it is requested that directions be issued to the concerned to ensure...

Delhi AQI: AAP works to enforce Supreme Court air quality rules, holds meeting

08 Nov 2023

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai led a meeting involving relevant departments to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's instructions regarding pollution. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot and Revenue Minister Atishi were also present during the meeting. Rai emphasized that the AAP government would adhere to the Supreme Court's pollution control guidelines....

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