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Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Thick Blanket Of Fog, Air Quality Remains Poor
Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor categories according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
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Delhi-NCR Gets Light Rain, Weather Body Predicts Warmer February
Several parts of Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed light rain during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a drop in the maximum temperature for today.
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Delhi Breathes Easy For Another Day, AQI At 150
Air quality improved further on Sunday following showers two days ago in the national capital as the minimum temperature was recorded at 6.6 degrees Celsius, about 0.9 notch lower than normal.
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"No Objections": Supreme Court Seeks Action Plan On Proposals To Curb Air Pollution
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government and other agencies to submit their action plan on the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)'s long-term recommendations to curb air pollution in the capital city.
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Anti-Pollution Curbs Under GRAP 4 Revoked In Delhi As Air Quality Improves
The Centre's pollution watchdog on Tuesday revoked curbs under Stage-4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as the capital's air quality improved.
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Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave
Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national capital, pushing pollution levels into the 'severe' category.
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14,000 Buses, 36,000 EV Chargers: Delhi's 4-Year Pollution Plan
The Delhi government on Friday laid out a four-year, deadline-driven plan to cut air pollution, placing its biggest bets on public transport, electric vehicles and aggressive dust control, while fixing clear timelines to clear the capital's three lan
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Smog Blankets Delhi As AQI Remains 'Poor', Residents Face Breathing Discomfort
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the national capital recording an overall Air Quality Index of 248, according to data from the CPCB.
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Delhi Wakes Up To Chilly Morning, Air Quality Improves To 'Poor' Category
The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 8.1 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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No Farm Fires In December, Delhi Pollution Still Increased Significantly
A new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on Wednesday shed light on the shifting air quality trends in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
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How to Check PUC Validity Of Your Vehicle Online Using Different Methods: A Step-by-Step Guide
Maintaining your vehicle’s PUC validity has become more important than ever, especially in Delhi-NCR where enforcement has tightened during pollution spikes. The GRAP-IV restrictions in December have brought stricter checks to the national capital, with reports indicating that vehicles without a valid PUC are being denied fuel at petrol pumps. Th...
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Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit
The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling under the 'severe' category at 7 am.
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Amid Poor Air Quality In Delhi, 'Orange' Alert Issued For Dense Fog On Monday
The national capital recorded air quality in the "very poor" category on Sunday with an overall Air Quality Index reading of 390, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Smog Returns To Delhi As Air Quality Slips Back Into 'Very Poor' Zone
Delhi's air quality deteriorated once againy after showing signs of improvement earlier in the week, as several parts of the national capital slipped back into the 'very poor' and 'severe' pollution categories.
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Delhi's Air Quality In 'Very Poor' Category, AQI Slips To 332
After two days of brief relief, the national capital's air quality slipped back into the 'very poor' category at 332, with several monitoring stations recording 'severe' pollution levels.
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Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Thick Blanket Of Fog, Air Quality Remains Poor
Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor categories according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
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Delhi-NCR Gets Light Rain, Weather Body Predicts Warmer February
Several parts of Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed light rain during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a drop in the maximum temperature for today.
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Delhi Breathes Easy For Another Day, AQI At 150
Air quality improved further on Sunday following showers two days ago in the national capital as the minimum temperature was recorded at 6.6 degrees Celsius, about 0.9 notch lower than normal.
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"No Objections": Supreme Court Seeks Action Plan On Proposals To Curb Air Pollution
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government and other agencies to submit their action plan on the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)'s long-term recommendations to curb air pollution in the capital city.
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Anti-Pollution Curbs Under GRAP 4 Revoked In Delhi As Air Quality Improves
The Centre's pollution watchdog on Tuesday revoked curbs under Stage-4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as the capital's air quality improved.
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Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave
Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national capital, pushing pollution levels into the 'severe' category.
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14,000 Buses, 36,000 EV Chargers: Delhi's 4-Year Pollution Plan
The Delhi government on Friday laid out a four-year, deadline-driven plan to cut air pollution, placing its biggest bets on public transport, electric vehicles and aggressive dust control, while fixing clear timelines to clear the capital's three lan
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Smog Blankets Delhi As AQI Remains 'Poor', Residents Face Breathing Discomfort
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the national capital recording an overall Air Quality Index of 248, according to data from the CPCB.
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Delhi Wakes Up To Chilly Morning, Air Quality Improves To 'Poor' Category
The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 8.1 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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No Farm Fires In December, Delhi Pollution Still Increased Significantly
A new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on Wednesday shed light on the shifting air quality trends in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
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How to Check PUC Validity Of Your Vehicle Online Using Different Methods: A Step-by-Step Guide
Maintaining your vehicle’s PUC validity has become more important than ever, especially in Delhi-NCR where enforcement has tightened during pollution spikes. The GRAP-IV restrictions in December have brought stricter checks to the national capital, with reports indicating that vehicles without a valid PUC are being denied fuel at petrol pumps. Th...
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Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit
The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling under the 'severe' category at 7 am.
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Amid Poor Air Quality In Delhi, 'Orange' Alert Issued For Dense Fog On Monday
The national capital recorded air quality in the "very poor" category on Sunday with an overall Air Quality Index reading of 390, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Smog Returns To Delhi As Air Quality Slips Back Into 'Very Poor' Zone
Delhi's air quality deteriorated once againy after showing signs of improvement earlier in the week, as several parts of the national capital slipped back into the 'very poor' and 'severe' pollution categories.
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Delhi's Air Quality In 'Very Poor' Category, AQI Slips To 332
After two days of brief relief, the national capital's air quality slipped back into the 'very poor' category at 332, with several monitoring stations recording 'severe' pollution levels.
