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Bengaluru gets ₹450 crore to improve city's ‘poor’ AQI

Updated on Mar 10, 2023 04:11 IST

The BBMP allocated <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>450 crore to improve air quality in Bengaluru. (Hindustan Times/Image for representation)

Delhi records minimum temperature of 13.1 deg Celsius

An early morning view of Kartavyapath, near India Gate.

Published on Feb 20, 2023 08:00 IST

Delhi's air ‘severe’, but Grap III curbs unlikely for now

NCR had Stage-III restrictions in place between January 6 and 15, with CAQM imposing it on January 6, when the AQI touched 400 briefly. The measures, however, were lifted on January 15, as Delhi’s AQI dropped below 300.

Updated on Jan 23, 2023 24:26 IST

Fog acting as a lid, pollutants stay trapped, worsen Delhi’s air

At NH 48 in New Delhi on Tuesday. Experts say for the current spell, a similar meteorological phenomenon as then is to blame: thermal inversion. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 11, 2023 24:41 IST

Older vehicles banned in Delhi as AQI hits ‘severe’, worst since November 4

The CPCB classifies an AQI between 301 and 400 as ‘very poor’ and over 400 as ‘severe’. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 9, 2023 23:04 IST

IMD issues red alert as Delhi shivers in cold, breathes foul air

The Met office said the double whammy of a declining air quality and the ongoing severe cold wave will only add to the woes of residents, adding that Delhi's air quality will hover in the 'very poor' category over the next three to four days.

Updated on Jan 7, 2023 17:58 IST

GRAP stage III reimposed in Delhi as air quality deteriorates

State governments in NCR/GNCTD may impose restrictions on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel LMVs (4-wheelers), the Committee said.

Published on Jan 6, 2023 15:57 IST

Delhi saw fewer ‘severe’ air hours in 2022 than 2021: CAQM data

According to CAQM data, Delhi recorded an average AQI reading of 209 in 2022, the same as in 2021, while it was lower in 2020 – primarily due to the pandemic-induced months-long lockdown-- when the AQI reading was 185. (Representative image/REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 2, 2023 20:04 IST

PM2.5 level improves in Delhi but still twice national average

Delhi, despite no lockdown this year, recorded an PM2.5 average almost comparable to 2020, which experts say is due to a relatively clean winter. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 1, 2023 23:21 IST

Bengaluru wakes up to the last day of the year in fog

Bengaluru woke up to dense fog on Saturday morning.

Published on Dec 31, 2022 04:52 IST

Amid clear skies, Bengaluru's AQI still “poor”

Don't let the clear skies fool you. Bengaluru's AQI is yet to recover.

Published on Dec 16, 2022 03:57 IST

At AQI of 177, Delhi records best air quality since Oct 15

The restrictions were revoked on December 8 after the air pollution ameliorated.

Updated on Dec 13, 2022 15:47 IST

AQI deteriorates in Delhi; no major change in temperature expected

Vehicles ply on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway amid low visibility due to smog on Saturday. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 10, 2022 23:14 IST

Construction works allowed again in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

Commuters used mask to avoid air pollution in Noida on Tuesday,

Updated on Dec 7, 2022 13:53 IST

Mercury drops to 7.6°C in Delhi, AQI improves to ‘very poor’ zone

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday was recorded at 347, significantly better than the 407 logged on Sunday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 6, 2022 02:17 IST

BS3 petrol, BS4 diesel vehicles banned in Delhi

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorated to the “severe” category for the first time in a month on Sunday, prompting the CAQM to invoke emergency measures. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Dec 5, 2022 18:53 IST

Bengaluru AQI levels shoot up by 40% in November: Report

AQI levels between 101-200 is ‘moderate’, while that between 201-300 is ‘poor’. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Dec 5, 2022 03:58 IST

Bengaluru wakes up to 'unhealthy' AQI levels

Air quality levels in Bengaluru notched up to hit this month's peak on Wednesday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)(Image for representation)

Updated on Nov 30, 2022 03:47 IST

Tips to prevent severe skin damage amid poor AQI

Tips to prevent severe skin damage amid poor AQI

Updated on Nov 17, 2022 08:22 IST

Delhi's AQI sustains improvement, remains at ‘poor’ category, GRAP curbs lifted

The IMD, meanwhile, has forecast that cold northwesterly winds blowing towards Delhi will make cause the capital's minimum temperature to dip to 10 degrees Celsius by Saturday. (Archive)

Published on Nov 15, 2022 04:30 IST

Delhi: Slow wind may worsen bad air today, says Met

The AQI reading was 303 (very poor) on Saturday too.

Published on Nov 13, 2022 20:06 IST

Delhi AQI today: Air quality remains ‘very poor’ as smog blankets capital city

The visuals of the poor air quality shared by news agency ANI on Sunday morning show the thick layer of smog blanketing the national capital.

Updated on Nov 13, 2022 04:23 IST

Stronger surface winds help Delhi breathe easier, AQI still very poor

Smoke from stubble fires contributed to 17% of Delhi’s PM2.5 levels on Saturday, a reduction from 19% the previous day.

Updated on Nov 12, 2022 23:01 IST

Wind gifts Delhi cleanest November air since 2020

The concentration of pollutants in the Capital on Tuesday was also at its lowest since a reading of 259 on October 23 this year.

Updated on Nov 10, 2022 02:24 IST

Rise in pollution is leading to asthma exacerbations. Here's how to manage it

The AQI in Delhi-NCR entered the severe category on Thursday. Rise in pollution is leading to asthma exacerbations. Here's how to manage the condition

Updated on Nov 5, 2022 14:58 IST

Delhi govt bans construction work, blames UP diesel buses for pollution

A smart phone shows the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) from the CPCB. Pollution levels rose to the ‘severe’ category in the early hours of Saturday at Shadipur,

Updated on Oct 30, 2022 09:04 IST

Delhi's air quality plunges to 'severe' category, first time this season

Mobile anti-smog guns spray water on the roads after flag-off by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai to control air pollution. (ANI file)

Updated on Oct 28, 2022 11:52 IST

This city recorded worst AQI in past 24 hours, it's not Delhi: Check full list

Of the top 10 cities across India that recorded "very poor" category AQI in the last 24 hours, four each are from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. (Photo by Sakib Ali/Hindustan Times)

Published on Oct 27, 2022 15:28 IST

Delhi ‘on alert’ as AQI worsens, says Gopal Rai, announces pollution campaign

A view of morning traffic amid heavy smog in New Delhi. (Prakash Singh / AFP)

Updated on Oct 22, 2022 03:18 IST

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' for third consecutive day

Representational image.

Published on Oct 18, 2022 16:39 IST

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