AQI plunges to 'severe' category

Delhi's air quality slips back to 'severe' category, AQI at 412
The 'severe' category poses serious health risks, especially due to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, causing long-term health issues
Delhi's air quality turns ‘severe’ again; AQI at 420
The AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded as 457; the AQI in Ashok Vihar was 455; Chandni Chowk's AQI was 439 and RK Puram recorded an AQI of 421.
Delhi pollution: Air quality deteriorates to 'severe' category in Delhi-NCR; AQI at 419
At 6 am on Saturday, the CPCB recorded Delhi’s AQI at 419, which placed it back in the ‘severe’ category.
Delhi: AQI nears ‘severe’ category again
At 6 pm, AQI breached the 400-mark at 23 stations as several stations reported 'severe' air quality throughout the day.
Did Delhi's AQI exceed 1,500? Decoding conflicting air pollution readings
The CPCB, India's official environmental watchdog, caps AQI readings at a maximum of 500, which signifies "severe" pollution levels. In contrast, international platforms often report AQI values exceeding 1,000 for the same locations, leaving the public perplexed.
Delhi air pollution: Air quality improves to ‘very poor’ category with AQI of 379
According to SAFAR-India data, the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi has improved to 379, a significant dip from Wednesday’s 424 and Tuesday’s 492 levels.
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Delhi air quality improves to very poor after 8 days, overall AQI at 379
Delhi's air improved marginally on Thursday after the overall air quality index was recorded at 379 in the 'very poor' category after eight days of consecutive severe pollution. However, several stations still recorded AQI above 400,
Delhi's 'alarming' air quality crisis persisting as city is named as India's dirtiest
Delhi was listed as India's most polluted city Thursday as a weeks-long air quality crisis gripping northern India has shown few signs of letting up.
Delhi pollution: AQI slips down to 'severe' after a temporary 'very poor' relief, city records 421 AQI
Experts attribute the deteriorating conditions to a mix of vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, and unfavourable weather patterns
Smog blankets Delhi, air quality remains 'very poor'; drone visuals show the thick density of pollution
A thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Friday while the air quality index in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Drone visuals from the Mayur Vihar and Kalindi Kunj areas revealed the thick density of smog.
Delhi-NCR battles ‘severe’ pollution as AQI reaches toxic levels; PM2.5 and PM10 pose health risks
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Delhi's AQI: Why did it show 494 locally and 1,600 globally?
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Explained: Why Delhi's AQI Was 494 Today But International Monitor Said 1,600
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Was Delhi AQI’s 494 or 1600? The difference in pollution readings explained
While the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) pegged Delhi’s AQI at 494 on Monday, IQAir, an international monitoring app, ...
India aims to stamp out farm fires with satellite images of scorched earth
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Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates: AQI remains 'severe'; GRAP-IV curbs tighten, WFH for 50% offices
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Delhi is India's most polluted city today, Jaipur follows; Aizawl, Guwahati least
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Delhi’s AQI improves to ‘very poor’ at 381 as govt issues mask advisory; city records coldest night of the season
Delhi’s AQI reached 381 at 6 AM, with a 24-hour average of 419 on Wednesday. The city recorded its coldest night at 11.2°C.