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'Green' Crackers Failed. Delhi Suffers Worst Post-Diwali Air In 5 Years
Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - AQI in the national capital plummeted to a five-year post-Diwali low Tuesday morning.
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Did Delhi's Green Diwali Work? Air Quality Data From Last Year Shows...
The air is hazy, heavy, and hard to ignore. The national capital recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 350 at 8 am.
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Delhi Blanketed In Haze After First Green Diwali, Air Quality "Very Poor"
Delhi-NCR AQI After Diwali: The national capital Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air after a night of fireworks on Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347 at 7am.
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Delhi's Air Quality Worsens On Diwali; 34 Out Of 38 Stations In 'Red Zone'
Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Diwali, with 34 out of 38 monitoring stations recording pollution levels in the 'red zone' on Monday, indicating 'very poor' to 'severe' air across the national capital.
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'Very Poor' Air Quality On Diwali Morning In Delhi After Night Of Crackers
Delhi recorded an AQI of 335 on Diwali morning after people burst crackers overnight, causing severe noise pollution and blanketing the national capital in smoke.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Poor' Category Ahead Of Diwali
Air Quality in the national capital continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Sunday morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284.
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AQI Above 350 Today As Delhi Gears Up For Diwali Weekend
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi continued to be in the "very poor" category on Friday morning, as the national capital gears up for the upcoming Diwali weekend with the festival of lights being celebrated on Monday.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Poor' As Temperature Settles Below Normal
The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'poor category' for the second consecutive day on Wednesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 210.
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Winter Is Coming: Anti-Pollution Curbs Imposed In Delhi For 1st Time This Season
Signalling the annual return of the dreaded pollution in the capital, the Commission of Air Quality Management, which is the Centre's anti-pollution panel, has enforced curbs under GRAP-1 in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
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As Winter Looms, Pollution Body Takes Steps To Curb Stubble Burning
Aiming to eradicate stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, which is a major cause of pollution in the national capital in winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has launched flying squads to patrol districts that are hotspots.
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Delhi Max Temperature Settles At 34.4 Degrees Celsius, Air Quality 'Moderate'
The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 34.4 degrees Celsius, 2.1 notches above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Delhi Records Its Wettest Month Of The Year In August
August has emerged as the wettest month of the year so far in the national capital, with rainfall around 60 per cent above the normal.
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Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi, More Showers Predicted For Next 2 Days
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday evening. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and Mandir Marg witnessed light showers.
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Delhi's Maximum Temperature Settles At 33.6 Degrees Celsius
The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius, 7.8 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Pollution Body Admits No Research Has Been Done Behind Overage Vehicle Ban
Air Quality Management Commission admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, which form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR.
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'Green' Crackers Failed. Delhi Suffers Worst Post-Diwali Air In 5 Years
Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - AQI in the national capital plummeted to a five-year post-Diwali low Tuesday morning.
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Did Delhi's Green Diwali Work? Air Quality Data From Last Year Shows...
The air is hazy, heavy, and hard to ignore. The national capital recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 350 at 8 am.
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Delhi Blanketed In Haze After First Green Diwali, Air Quality "Very Poor"
Delhi-NCR AQI After Diwali: The national capital Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air after a night of fireworks on Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347 at 7am.
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Delhi's Air Quality Worsens On Diwali; 34 Out Of 38 Stations In 'Red Zone'
Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Diwali, with 34 out of 38 monitoring stations recording pollution levels in the 'red zone' on Monday, indicating 'very poor' to 'severe' air across the national capital.
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'Very Poor' Air Quality On Diwali Morning In Delhi After Night Of Crackers
Delhi recorded an AQI of 335 on Diwali morning after people burst crackers overnight, causing severe noise pollution and blanketing the national capital in smoke.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Poor' Category Ahead Of Diwali
Air Quality in the national capital continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Sunday morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284.
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AQI Above 350 Today As Delhi Gears Up For Diwali Weekend
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi continued to be in the "very poor" category on Friday morning, as the national capital gears up for the upcoming Diwali weekend with the festival of lights being celebrated on Monday.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Poor' As Temperature Settles Below Normal
The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'poor category' for the second consecutive day on Wednesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 210.
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Winter Is Coming: Anti-Pollution Curbs Imposed In Delhi For 1st Time This Season
Signalling the annual return of the dreaded pollution in the capital, the Commission of Air Quality Management, which is the Centre's anti-pollution panel, has enforced curbs under GRAP-1 in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
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As Winter Looms, Pollution Body Takes Steps To Curb Stubble Burning
Aiming to eradicate stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, which is a major cause of pollution in the national capital in winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has launched flying squads to patrol districts that are hotspots.
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Delhi Max Temperature Settles At 34.4 Degrees Celsius, Air Quality 'Moderate'
The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 34.4 degrees Celsius, 2.1 notches above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Delhi Records Its Wettest Month Of The Year In August
August has emerged as the wettest month of the year so far in the national capital, with rainfall around 60 per cent above the normal.
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Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi, More Showers Predicted For Next 2 Days
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday evening. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and Mandir Marg witnessed light showers.
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Delhi's Maximum Temperature Settles At 33.6 Degrees Celsius
The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius, 7.8 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Pollution Body Admits No Research Has Been Done Behind Overage Vehicle Ban
Air Quality Management Commission admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, which form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR.
