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Delhi's AQI turns ‘severe’ at 409 amid GRAP 4 restrictions

The city experienced fog in the morning, with humidity levels ranging between 68 per cent and 97 per cent, the IMD said.

On Saturday, the capital's AQI was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category at 370.
(Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 12:55 AM IST

India Gate to Qutub Minar: Delhi's famous monuments disappear in smog

Can you spot India Gate & Qutb Minar amidst the haze? With the alarmingly rising AQI , here’s a glimpse of how waking up in Delhi looks before and after smog

India Gate: Before and after smog(Illustration: Anurag Mehra)
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 04:29 PM IST

GRAP 4 curbs return in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels rise amid cold wave

The fourth stage restrictions have been invoked hours after the air quality panel imposed GRAP III curbs in the national capital.

GRAP 4 restrictions invoked in Delhi-NCR after air quality turns severe amid cold wave
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 05:06 AM IST

Cold wave warning for Delhi, parts of north India; Shimla receives snowfall

Delhi weather updates: The capital's temperature dropped after several parts of the national capital experienced light rain on Sunday evening.

A foggy and cold morning view near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi. (Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 11:05 AM IST

AQI 15 in Delhi! Meet the Sainik Farms couple that keeps the air clean and cool

Delhiites, urban farmers Peter Singh and Neeno Kaur practice sustainable living through aquaponics. Their quest for clean air began after Kaur got leukemia.

Neeno Kaur and Peter Singh, residents of south Delhi's Sainik Farms, are the new social media favourites for practicing sustainable living and waste management.
Published on Dec 08, 2024 01:13 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: AQI recorded at 219, slips back to ‘poor’ category

Delhi AQI today: The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the CAQM to relax stage IV restrictions under GRAP to stage II in Delhi-NCR.

New Delhi, India- December 02, 2024: A view of foggy winter morning view amid rising air pollution near Kalindi Kunj. The air pollution level of Delhi NCR remains in the dangerous category, in New Delhi, India, on Monday, December 02, 2024. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
Published on Dec 07, 2024 10:52 AM IST

‘Wait for downward trend in AQI’: SC says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi

The bench also asked chief secretaries of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana to appear via video-conferencing at 3:30 pm on Thursday.

New Delhi, India- December 02, 2024: A view of foggy winter morning view amid rising air pollution near Kalindi Kunj. The air pollution level of Delhi NCR remains in the dangerous category, in New Delhi, India, on Monday, December 02, 2024. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
Published on Dec 02, 2024 05:21 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Delhi pollution: AQI ‘very poor', could slip to ‘severe’ category, says expert

Delhi AQI today: While AQI has marginally improved, the city continued to remain covered in dense smog in the early hours of the day

Delhi has recorded an AQI of 328 at 10 am on Wednesday(HT_PRINT)
Published on Nov 27, 2024 12:11 PM IST

Delhi DoE orders schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode

The relaxation permits educational institutions to conduct classes in a "hybrid" format, allowing students to attend either in person or online.

The option for online education, wherever feasible, will be made available to students and their guardians in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddh Nagar. (Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times)
Published on Nov 26, 2024 10:20 AM IST
ANI | , New Delhi

Delhi pollution: What's the AQI today? Staggered timings for central govt staff

Delhi AQI today: The Central Pollution Control Board data shows of the 38 monitoring stations in Delhi, nine reported AQI readings in the “severe” range.

An AQI of 400 or higher is classified as
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 11:30 AM IST

Delhi air pollution: CAQM revises guidelines for schools; AQI improves to severe

Delhi AQI today: The 24-hour average Air Quality Index, recorded daily at 4pm, stood at 419 on Wednesday, down from 444 on Tuesday.

The level of air pollution in multiple areas in Delhi continues to be in the severe category. (Sakib Ali /Hindustan Times)
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 10:24 AM IST

Pollution-related health issues found in every Delhi-NCR family, claims survey

To deal with the toxic AQI levels, schools and offices in Delhi-NCR have opted to go for online mode of classes and work (work-from-home).

Thick blankets of smog continue to engulf the Delhi-NCR region as both pollution and winter levels rise.(Hindustan Times/Sunil Ghosh)
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 09:48 PM IST

50% Delhi govt staff to work from home due to pollution, announces Gopal Rai

Delhi air pollution: Earlier, the government announced staggered office timings for its offices and the MCD.

Women walk on a road near India Gate as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality worsened due to air pollution, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday.(Reuters)
Published on Nov 20, 2024 09:56 AM IST

Evening briefing: Gahlot on why he quit AAP; Putin's message to US & more

A shortlist of the top headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

Kailash Gahlot resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday and joined BJP on Monday. (PTI)
Published on Nov 19, 2024 07:15 PM IST

Air pollution: Will odd-even rule return in Delhi? What we know so far

Delhi AQI: The air quality in the national capital has remained in the “severe plus” category since Sunday.

The Delhi government led by Atishi has not ruled out reintroducing the odd-even rule.(HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 06:22 PM IST

Delhi AQI alert: Can pollution affect skin? Doctor warns of psoriasis, acne

As Delhi’s AQI hits a new high, it is essential to know the effect it can have on our skin. Know the preventive measures from the dermat.

Air pollution can trigger conditions such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis.(Pexels)
Published on Nov 19, 2024 03:19 PM IST
ByTapatrisha Das

‘Should Delhi even remain capital?': Shashi Tharoor raps govt over toxic air

Shashi Tharoor, AQI data, said Delhi is officially the most polluted city in the world after Dhaka and blamed the government for “doing nothing”.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor during a press conference in Mumbai.(PTI)
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 03:12 PM IST

Delhi pollution: AQI remains ‘severe plus’. Artificial rain soon? | 10 updates

Delhi air pollution: The Delhi government announced on Monday that in-person classes will be suspended for classes 10 and 12.

Environment minister Gopal Rai said the Centre has not acted on the Delhi government's repeated requests to allow artificial rain in the national capital. (ANI)
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 03:28 PM IST

Delhi AQI today: Asthma cases are rising, says doctor; shares tips to stay safe

Dr. Puneet Khanna revealed the worst impact of rising AQI levels on health, and how it has affected people of all ages.

Delhi's AQI crossed the 500 mark. Know the severe impacts of rising AQI on health.(Unsplash)
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 08:33 PM IST
ByTapatrisha Das

Air pollution: LG announces staggered timings for Delhi govt, MCD employees

Delhi AQI: Staggering working hours are a part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which is in place in Delhi-NCR amid rising air pollution.

The AQI stood at 490 in Delhi at 1 pm on Monday.(Photo: Manish Swarup/AP)
Published on Nov 18, 2024 07:18 PM IST

Sales of air purifiers, masks surge in Delhi amid ‘severe’ air pollution

Data from CPCB showed air pollution levels nearing 500 on the air quality index across several monitoring stations in Delhi.

A commuter adjusts her face mask as air quality continues to remain
Published on Nov 18, 2024 07:02 PM IST

Delhi AQI at 490: Best and worst hours to step outside amid toxic air pollution

Delhi pollution updates: The CPCB advised people to minimise travelling during the hours when AQI is in the ‘severe’ or ‘poor’ category.

Areas like Dwarka Sector 8, Najafgarh, Nehru Nagar and Mundka, reported a maximum AQI level of 500. (Vipin Kumar/HT file)
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 07:38 PM IST

Delhi pollution: Sisodia says ‘BJP should take responsibility for AQI levels’

Delhi air pollution: Manish Sisodia called for an immediate solution and asked what the Central government has been doing about deteriorating air quality.

Commuters out on a smoggy evening amid rising air pollution levels. The level of air pollution in multiple areas in Delhi NCR continues to be in the hazardous category.
Published on Nov 18, 2024 04:43 PM IST

Delhi’s toxic air equals smoking 49 cigarettes a day as AQI hits alarming 978

Haryana followed Delhi closely as with an AQI of 631, the neighbour state is experiencing air pollution level equal to smoking 33.25 cigarettes each day.

According to aqi.in, Uttar Pradesh has an air quality index of 273, which is equivalent to smoking 10.16 cigarettes per day.(iStock)
Published on Nov 18, 2024 02:51 PM IST

Delhi pollution: GRAP 4 recommends 50% attendance in offices; odd-even for cars

At Sunday 7 pm, Delhi's AQI stood at 457, well above the >450 mark for the top “severe plus” category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.

New Delhi, India - Nov. 17, 2024: Thick layer of smog amid rise in pollution levels at Kartavya Path, India Gate in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, November 17, 2024. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Nov 17, 2024 10:36 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Delhi second most-polluted city in India, records ‘severe’ AQI: Report

Delhi's 24-hour AQI, recorded at 4 pm daily, stood at 441, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed.

Sky enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality turns
Published on Nov 17, 2024 09:40 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Delhi: Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers to combat rising pollution

As per the government order, violators of the ban will face prosecution and a ₹20,000 fine.

The Delhi government has banned BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under GRAP-III(Ritik Jain)
Published on Nov 16, 2024 06:47 AM IST

Delhi AQI severe, visibility low; primary schools move to online; GRAP-3 imposed

Delhi AQI today: GRAP stage 3 came into force at 8am on Friday. The Delhi government announced that classes for primary schools will be shifted to online.

As residents struggled to breathe, the CAQM implemented Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan, in which schools are shut and all private construction is halted.
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 03:19 PM IST

GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi amid ‘severe’ AQI | What's allowed, what's not

The GRAP Stage III curbs include a ban on construction and demolition activities and plying of BS-lll petrol and BS-IV diesel light motor vehicles.

Delhi recorded 'severe' air quality on Thursday.(Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 10:07 PM IST

‘No GRAP-3 in Delhi for now’ says environment minister Gopal Rai amid rising AQI

GRAP-III is usually implemented when the AQI reaches the "severe" category, however the environment minister said air quality is expected to improve tomorrow

Environment minister of Delhi Gopal Rai has stated that for now GRAP-II will be implemented in the city, anticipating improvements in weather soon(Hindustan Times)
Published on Nov 14, 2024 02:45 PM IST
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