Capital Delhi Record 'Severe' Air Quality In Several Areas

Delhi sees dense fog, lowest minimum temperature of season; air quality 'severe'
A blanket of fog covered parts of Delhi for the second consecutive day on Thursday with the air quality index remaining in the 'severe' category, an official said
Air quality in parts of Delhi remains 'severe', GRAP 3 restrictions may be imposed
II came into force in the national capital imposing restrictions on the use of coal and firewood as well as diesel generator sets.
Delhi’s air quality worst in country for first time this season
By morning, a heavy layer of fog blanketed the city, reducing visibility to as low as 125 metres in certain areas, says IMD official
Delhi's Air Quality Index Reaches Severe Levels for First Time This Season Amid Dense Fog
Delhi's air quality reaches severe levels, with an AQI of 418. Central pollution watchdog cites dense fog as a contributing factor.
Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' for first time this season
Delhi's air quality turned 'severe' for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the AQI soaring to 418. In comparison, the national capital's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) -- recorded at 4 pm every day -- stood at 334 on Tuesday.
Indian capital Delhi air pollution turns severe
Industrial activities and vehicular traffic are significant contributors to air pollution in the city, along with rampant construction. For the past many years, every year ahead of winter the air quality in Delhi has become hazardous.
Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says
A study published in June found that air pollution killed 135 million people over the last four decades around the world, with India and China accounting for the bulk of the fatalities. In 2023, Delhi’s AQI was recorded between 445 and 520 just a day after Diwali, placing it firmly in the “severe” category.
Thick Smog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Hits Severe, Flight Ops Hit
A dense layer of smog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad on Wednesday morning.
Delhi's pollution turns 'severe' as temperatures, wind speeds drop
Air pollution in India's national capital increased to 'severe' on an official index on Wednesday for the first time this season as temperatures and wind speeds dropped, reducing visibility and affecting some flights.
Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'
Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Every year, De
‘Hazardous’ Air Quality Chokes India’s Capital With Pollutant Levels More Than 50 Times Above WHO Safe Limit (Photos)
New Delhi was blanketed by a thick smog on Wednesday, prompting flight delays and restrictions on outdoor activities for school children.
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Delhi Air Pollution: National Capital Engulfed In Smog, AQI Drops Down To 'Severe'
As of Thursday morning, the AQI in several areas of Delhi breached the 400 mark, which falls under the severe category.
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Delhi, Lahore – The Estranged Neighbours Continue To Battle Toxic Air
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Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', hospitals see surge in respiratory cases
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