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Delhi's air quality deteriorates again

Delhi air quality improves slightly to ‘very poor’; schools ordered to shift to hybrid classes

At 7 am, air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 382, according to Central Pollution Control Board. Meanwhile, trains' movement continues amid smog near New Delhi Railway Station.

The Pioneer · 1d

Air quality index continues to fluctuate between ‘severe’ and very poor in city

The air quality index continued to fluctuate between the "severe" and "very poor" categories in Delhi. The air quality in the Delhi-NCR remained grim in the high concerning zone as several areas continued to be in the ‘severe’ AQI category on Sunday.

Hindustan Times on MSN · 16h

Delhi pollution: AQI 'severe' in some areas, overall air quality at 396 | Top updates

The AQI in Delhi dropped to ‘very poor’ category by Monday evening due to low winds and continued to be at the same level on Tuesday morning.

The Hindu · 11h

Delhi air pollution: Air quality in Capital plunges to 'very poor'

Delhi's air quality plunged to 'very poor', with a thick layer of haze blanketing the national capital, early on Tuesday (November 26, 2024). At 9 a.m., Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 392, compared to a reading of 281 at 9 a.m. on Monday (November 25, 2024), according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Fox Weather on MSN · 6d

New Delhi gasping as air quality maintains severe levels, enveloping India's capital in smog

India's capital was left gasping this week as air pollution smog reduced visibility to near zero and raised air quality levels more than 130 times safe limits.

India TV · 14h

Smog shrouds Delhi as Air Quality remains in 'very poor' category'; schools shift to hybrid mode

Delhi's air quality improves to 'very poor' from 'severe,' prompting schools to adopt a hybrid learning model amid persistent smog and health concerns.

Business Line · 11h

Delhi’s air quality nears ‘severe’ as AQI hits 383; schools shift to hybrid mode

Delhi's air quality worsens to near 'severe' levels, prompting schools to continue online classes amid pollution concerns.

cnbctv18 · 12h

At 392, air quality in Delhi on brink of ‘severe’ category again

The central government's air quality panel has asked schools and colleges in Delhi-NCR to shift classes up to the 12th standard to a ‘hybrid’ mode.

Live Mint on MSN · 13h

Delhi air pollution: Schools in Delhi-NCR to adopt hybrid mode for classes up to 12th grade amid ‘very poor’ category

The CAQM noted that Delhi's primary schools lack resources for online classes, particularly affecting Classes 10 and 12. It directed state governments to implement hybrid learning for all up to grade 12.

Hindustan Times · 14h

Delhi’s air quality on brink of ‘severe’ again day after brief improvement

The wind speeds remained below six kilometres per hour throughout Monday, leading to stagnation and gradual build-up of local pollutants in the national Capital

Business Standard · 14h

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, hits 'severe' category in several areas

At 8:30 a.m., ITO recorded an AQI of 282, Chandni Chowk 353, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium 411, Patparganj 408, Mandir Marg 413, Lodhi Road 321 and Anand Vihar 438, according to CPCB

Live Science11d

What is the Air Quality Index?

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is used by various government agencies to report how clean or polluted the air is in your area. For example, you may have spotted this metric popping up in local ...

Mother Jones1d

Toxic Air Pollution in India and Pakistan Is “a National Disaster”

India and Pakistan are losing ground to a common deadly enemy. Vast clouds of dense, toxic smog have once again shrouded ...

18hon MSN

Air district issues odor advisory weeks after developing air quality system

Air monitoring equipment detected levels of hydrogen sulfide above state thresholds near the Tijuana River Valley.

Gothamist5d

Wildfires in NYC and NJ have hurt air quality. Here’s how to cope.

Dr. Barbara Mann is a pulmonologist at the Mount Sinai National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute. She joined WNYC to talk ...

Hosted on MSN2d

Worsening air quality, rising smog, AQI 101 and beyond: A silent killer for people with asthma

Here are a few relevant points to be considered: Air Quality Index is a measure used to communicate how polluted the air is and what associated health effects might be of concern. - An AQI ...