Delhi breathes easier as AQI in ‘poor’ category for third consecutive day

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 268 at 4 pm, registering a slight improvement from 280 on Monday.

Slight improvement in air quality in Delhi, minimum temperature 10.5 deg C

The beginning of December has been relatively easier for Delhiites to breathe compared to November, which saw toxic air persisting on most days of the month.

Limited charging points, rising costs leave e-rickshaw drivers helpless

Delhi has 1.2 lakh e-rickshaws but only 543 public charging stations, which forces battery-rickshaw drivers to pay more at private facilities, leaving the with little savings

Delhi Pollution: City breathes easier as AQI improves slightly

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's 24-hour average AQI on Sunday stood at 285, an improvement to the 'poor' category and a welcome relief following 32 consecutive days of 'very poor' and 'severe' air quality (AQI over 400).

Delhi Pollution: AQI in ‘very poor’ category

An 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'.

Pollution in Delhi-NCR among subjects to be taken up by parliamentary panel

This issue will be taken up in the upcoming meeting of the panel scheduled for December 4 where the members will hear the views of the secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, on pollution.

Delhi Pollution: No respite for Delhiites, air quality remains very poor

The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle at 27 and 9 degree Celsius respectively.

Over 20,000 complaints received by Delhi’s Green War Room; GRAP-IV violations see an uptick

Authorities struggle to enforce pollution-control measures as construction activities continue unbated across key residential and industrial areas in the city