Delhi’s air quality remains ‘severe’ for fourth consecutive day

An air quality index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

Delhi Pollution: Govt directs strict implementation of GRAP II measures

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Thursday morning was in the 'severe' category with a reading of 428 at 9 am. The AQI on Wednesday was reported as the worst in the country, plunging into the 'severe' category for the first time this season.

Dense fog, AQI ‘severe’: Delhi sees lowest minimum temperature

The city recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season so far at 16.1 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, according to the weather department.

Season’s first dense fog hits Delhi, visibility plunges to zero at IGI airport

The weather department has forecast shallow fog for the day, with the maximum temperature expected to settle at 32 degrees Celsius

Crackdown on old vehicles: Over 5,000 automobiles seized to curb pollution

The Delhi Police has recorded an 89 per cent increase in the number of old vehicles impounded, as opposed to the number of old vehicles scrapped in 2023

Delhi’s air pollution is taking a toll on the health of pregnant women

Several expectant mothers in the national capital shared their views with Patriot about how mental stress due to toxic air is taking toll on them every day

No let-up in Delhi pollution, air quality ‘very poor’

The AQI classifications are: 0-50 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 is 'severe'.

Delhi’s green war room: Revolutionising air quality management with 88% complaint resolution

The dedicated facility combats bad air through coordinated monitoring and a Seven-Point Action Plan, leveraging technology, data analysis, and public engagement for effective solutions