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Delhi: Thick haze covers parts of Capital; Air quality 'Very Poor'

Certain areas of the National Capital witnessed a layer of smog engulfing the area as the air quality remained in the 'Very Poor' category on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 28, 2024

Delhi's air quality plunges to 'poor' category; AQI at 256

The overall air quality in the national capital on Thursday morning was recorded in the 'poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 256, as per SAFAR-India.

Dynamite News · Oct 26, 2023

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category; AQI at 190

The overall air quality in the national capital on Wednesday morning was recorded in the 'moderate' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 190, as per SAFAR-India.

Dynamite News · Oct 25, 2023

Delhi Pollution: AQI Slides,Still at Upper End Of Very Poor' Category

After three straight days this week of air quality recorded under the 'severe' category in Delhi, the bad air in the national capital in Delhi recovered a bit to 'upper end of Very Poor' on Sunday, said forecast system SAFAR. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 6, 2022

Delhi air pollution: People in Delhi-NCR complain of respiratory issues as AQI dips

Delhi NCR people are complaining of choking and 'eye burning' sensation, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. The smog and air pollution has left people gasping for fresh air breath, it added. Pollution has surged in the national capital city days after Diwali.

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2022

Air Quality In Some Areas Of Delhi Falls Into 'Severe Category'

According to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), Delhi's overall air quality was 381 in 'very poor' category in the afternoon. In the Delhi University area, the air quality was at 399, also in the 'very poor' category. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Oct 29, 2022

Stubble burning contribution to Delhi's pollution increases to 10 percent on Diwali

NEW DELHI: The contribution of stubble burning to Delhi's pollution on Diwali increased to around 10 percent, the highest this year so far, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). However, it was still lower than previous years -- it was 25 percent on…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2022

With AQI of 265, Delhi's air on day before Diwali least polluted in 7 years

NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 265 on Sunday, which was lowest for the day before Diwali in seven years, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. Diwali will be celebrated across the country on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 23, 2022

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali: SAFAR

NEW DELHI: Delhi's overall air quality is predicted to remain in the 'poor' to the lower end of 'very poor' category until the morning of October 24, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). Transport-level winds from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh towards Delhi…

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2022

Mumbai's average air quality dips to 'poor' level

MUMBAI: Almost after two and half months when the repeated dust storms from northwest had severely polluted the quality of air Mumbaikars breathe, Saturday saw the city's average air quality once again getting to poor.

The Times of India · May 7, 2022