Air Quality

22 Oct

Thick Haze Lingers Over Delhi as Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A blanket of haze hovered over the capital on Wednesday morning as Delhi continued to grapple with worsening air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) clocking in at 335—firmly placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI reading was recorded at 9 a.m., reflecting elevated levels of fine particulate matter in the air, which pose a significant threat to respiratory health. The grim air quality persists despite a forecast of clear skies through the day. Morning conditions saw heavy humidity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD)…

21 Oct

Delhi’s Air Quality Hits Dangerous Levels After Diwali Fireworks, Most Stations in ‘Red Zone’

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Diwali festivities in Delhi, traditionally marked by fireworks and celebrations, left the national capital grappling with severe air pollution, as most air quality monitoring stations recorded alarming figures. Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the use of only green firecrackers between 8 PM and 10 PM, the unregulated burst of firecrackers continued well beyond the designated time, sending the city’s air quality into a hazardous spiral. According to data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), a staggering 36 out of 38 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi registered pollution levels in the 'red zone,' signaling…