Tag: Delhi pollution

Delhi-NCR’s air pollution crisis deepens as AQI crosses 400 in several cities, including Noida, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida.

The SC has directed the Delhi government to file a detailed affidavit on the technology and effectiveness of AQI monitoring equipment.

The hearing assumes significance as stubble burning and stagnant weather conditions continue to push Delhi's air quality into the 'severe' category.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to resume hearing on Monday the public interest litigation (PIL) concerning alarming air pollution levels in the national capital and the adjoining areas. The hearing assumes significance as stubble burning and stagnant weather conditions continue to push Delhi-NCR’s air quality into the “severe” category. As per the cause.

According to CPCB readings, several areas in the city witnessed alarming pollution levels.

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several monitoring stations in Delhi recorded alarming levels of pollution, with AQI readings surpassing 400 in most areas.

Most parts of the city recorded AQI levels between 300 and 400, indicating extremely poor to severe air quality conditions

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that the 24-hour average AQI stood at 361.

As Delhi battles hazardous air pollution, the government has revised winter office timings for its departments and MCD offices to reduce rush hour traffic and vehicular emissions.

A grey haze settled over the city early Friday, with visibility reduced and a lingering layer of smog observed across key areas