AQI (Air Quality Index)
- India
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates again, AQI at 331
New Delhi: After offering only a brief respite, Delhi’s air quality deteriorated once again on Tuesday, slipping back into the ‘very poor’ category following two days in the ‘poor’ range. As of…
- Delhi
Delhi air stays ‘very poor’ at AQI 369; no relief expected soon
New Delhi: The national capital recorded an AQI of 369 on Friday, extending its streak of ‘very poor’ air quality to half the month of November, and forecasts show no respite in…
- Lifestyle
5 Fresh-air getaways for Hyderabadis tired of smog and screens
Over the past few weeks, Delhi has been gasping. The capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has crossed a frightening 450, forcing school closures and sparking public protests as thick smog turned the…
- Delhi
Delhi’s air quality in ‘very poor’ category with average AQI at 305
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality on Friday morning slipped into the “very poor” category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 305 and Wazirpur and Mundka seeing levels soar to 422…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad pollution worsens, air quality stays poor, AQI at 117 on Sunday
Hyderabad: Hyderabad experienced severe pollution with fluctuating air quality levels in February and March, with several days recording ‘poor’ Air Quality Index (AQI). On Sunday, March 9, the city’s air quality was…
- Delhi
Delhi’s AQI at 343; air quality may slip to ‘severe’ in 24 hours
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality remained stagnant in the “very poor” category on Tuesday, with experts warning that it may deteriorate to “severe” levels in the next 24 hours due to a…
- Delhi
No relief from high pollution levels in Delhi as AQI remains ‘very poor’
New Delhi: The air quality in the Delhi-NCR remained in the high concerning zone as several areas continued to be in the ‘severe’ AQI category on Sunday. According to the Central Pollution…
- Delhi
Delhi-NCR suffocates as AQI reaches ‘severe plus’ 500-mark
New Delhi: The air quality across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram reached critical levels on Tuesday morning, as AQI reached the 500-mark, indicating ‘severe plus’ conditions. This marks the seventh consecutive day…
- India
Delhi environment min blames BJP-led Centre over air pollution crisis
New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday, November 18, directed sharp criticism towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government for its lack of action in addressing the ongoing air…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad faces surge in air pollution amid Diwali celebrations
Hyderabad: The city has recently experienced a significant deterioration in air quality, reaching alarming levels during the Diwali celebrations. Over the past 72 hours, the air quality in the city has deteriorated…
- Delhi
Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’ again on Friday as AQI crosses 400
New Delhi: Air quality in Delhi turned “severe” again on Friday with a dip in temperatures and slow wind speed at night allowing accumulation of pollutants. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI)…
- Delhi
No relief, Delhi’s AQI drops into ‘severe’ category
New Delhi: The overall Air Quality Index of Delhi was at 404, in the “severe” category on Thursday evening, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And…
- Delhi
Post Diwali, Delhi’s air pollution nears ‘severe’ category once again
New Delhi: Air pollution in Delhi neared the “severe” category again amid unfavourable meteorological conditions on Tuesday and relief is unlikely soon. The capital’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI), recorded at…
- Hyderabad
Air quality in Hyderabad ‘unhealthy’ after Diwali celebrations
Hyderabad: The bursting of crackers, as part of Diwali celebrations, has pushed the Air Quality Index (AQI) to an ‘unhealthy level’ in various parts of Hyderabad. As per the IQAir data, the overall…
- India
Air emergency: City chokes on smog as AQI remains in ‘severe’ zone
New Delhi: A thick toxic haze or ‘smog’ continued to hang heavy over the national capital as the air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category on Wednesday, the Central Pollution Control Board…
