Air Quality

Light Rain To Bring Down Delhi Temperature, Air Quality Likely To Improve

Delhi News | ANI | Friday May 10, 2019

Delhiites can expect some relief from searing temperatures that touched 43 degrees Celsius on Friday with light rains, dust storm or thunderstorm likely in the coming week according to weather predictions.

Delhi Air Quality In "Severe" Category Due To Dust Storm: Report

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to "severe" due to a dust storm in North West India which led to a sudden spike in the pollution level in the national capital, the Centre-run SAFAR said.

Delhi's Air Quality Expected To Turn "Severe" Due To Dust Storm: Report

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 8, 2019

Delhi's air quality nosedived to ''very poor'' on Wednesday and is expected to deteriorate further to ''severe'' category due to dust storm in northwest India, the Centre-run SAFAR said.

Varanasi's Air Quality Deteriorating, Delhi Victim Of Negligence: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 10, 2019

The air quality in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lok Sabha constituency, is ranked third on the WHO's list of 15 most polluted cities and the situation is "deteriorating" as its MP has focused on beautification and infrastructure, a Delhi-based environment body claimed.

Thailand Prepares Masks For ASEAN Summit Due To Air Pollution

World News | Reuters | Wednesday April 3, 2019

Thailand is preparing face masks for an upcoming regional finance minister and central bank summit after pollution shot air quality to alarming levels, an official said on Tuesday.

A Tale Of Two Delhis: Deadly Air Exposes Rich-Poor Divide

India News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 21, 2019

Eco-eateries, offering cleaner air as well as modern menus to the well heeled are beyond reach for the poor, who have little means of escaping the deadly smog which coats New Delhi for much of the year.

Green Court Directs 6 States To Provide Action Plan On Air Pollution

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 17, 2019

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed six states to submit action plans for bringing air quality standards within the prescribed norms by April 30, failing which they would be liable to pay environment compensation of Rs 1 crore each.

Chilly Winds Blow Over Delhi-NCR, Air Quality "Moderate"

Delhi News | Agencies | Wednesday March 6, 2019

Shallow fog is expected on Thursday and there is a possibility of development of lightning the day after, the MeT department said.

Gurugram World's Most Polluted City, 6 Others In India In Top 10: Study

Gurgaon News | Michelle Jamrisko, Bloomberg | Tuesday March 5, 2019

Seven of the top 10 most polluted cities in the world are in India, according to a new study showing South Asia's battle with deteriorating air quality and the economic toll it's expected to take worldwide.

High Wind Speed Improves Delhi's Air Quality To "Satisfactory"

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 27, 2019

Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Wednesday and was recorded in the "satisfactory" category as a result of increased wind speed that helped in the dispersion of pollutants, authorities said.

After Rain For 2 Days, Weather Pleasant, Air Quality Improves In Delhi

Delhi News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From Agencies) | Friday February 22, 2019

Delhi weather: The morning was pleasant with minimum temperature settling at 16 degrees Celsius.

Light Rain In Delhi, 12 Trains Delayed Due To Fog

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Wednesday February 20, 2019

Light rain and fog greeted residents of New Delhi and its neighbouring areas early morning today even as the temperatures were slightly higher than Tuesday. At least 12 trains of Northern Railways were delayed due to fog, according to news agency ANI.

More Rain Forecast In Delhi Till Thursday, Air Quality Likely To Improve

Delhi News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Tuesday February 19, 2019

Thunderstorm and wind could disrupt railway and airline operations in the coming days as western disturbances are expected to bring rain across New Delhi and its adjoining areas, according to the weather department.

Light Showers In Parts Of Delhi, Air Quality Remains "Poor"

Delhi News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Tuesday February 19, 2019

Parts of Delhi-NCR witnessed light showers on Monday evening, resulting in the dip in the temperature levels. The minimum temperature was recorded at 11.2 degrees Celsius.

Light Rain Likely Today In Delhi, Air Quality In "Poor" Category

Delhi News | Edited by S Shobana | Monday February 18, 2019

Thunderstorm with light rainfall is likely to make a comeback on Monday towards afternoon/evening, the weather department said.