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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,
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, showed that the pollution had touched an eye-popping level of 1,600. But what’s the reason for this big discrepancy?
Delhi Trudges Through Another Air Pollution Nightmare With No Answers
Whatever the causes of the smog, by one ranking Delhi was not just the most polluted city in the world, but “nearly five times as bad as the second most polluted city, Dhaka,” in Bangladesh next door, as Shashi Tharoor, a leader of the opposition in Parliament and best-selling author, posted on X.
Air pollution in India's capital of Delhi is now at 'extreme' and 'toxic' level
India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 15:00 IST (09:30 BST),
Delhi AQI live: City's 24-hour air quality index at 488 today, report says
As air quality index levels reach alarming figures, concerns continue to grow about the impact of pollution on public health and safety.
AQI levels high in Delhi: 10 ways air pollution affects your health
As toxic air blanketed Delhi on Monday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas of the city crossed the 1500 mark. This alarming spike in pollution levels has made Delhi the most polluted city in the world,
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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 ...
Delhi implements work-from-home for 50% govt employees as AQI remains ‘severe’
Delhi's government has mandated a 50% work-from-home policy for its employees to combat severe air pollution. The city's air ...
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Delhi AQI at 424 today, dips from ‘severe plus’ to ‘severe’ category
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 424 as ...
Inhaling Delhi’s polluted air is like smoking 50 cigarettes a day, doctor says
The average air quality index in Delhi increased to 494 on Tuesday, well beyond the “severe plus” category for air pollution ...
Delhi residents flee city, educational institutions shift to online mode as AQI hits 'severe' levels
Delhi's severe air pollution, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring above 400, in the 'Severe' category, is apparently ...
Delhi air pollution highlights: AQI at 471; Environment Minister says call on odd-even measures to be taken soon
Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was 488 at 8 a.m. on Tuesday — the worst in the country. Follow The ...
Delhi AQI alert: Can pollution affect skin? Doctor warns of psoriasis, acne, atopic dermatitis
As Delhi’s AQI hits a new high, it is essential to know the effect it can have on our skin. Know the preventive measures from ...
After season's coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air
Delhi witnessed yet another dawn with a blanket of toxic air on Wednesday, as the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) ...
Toxic smog persists over India's north; Delhi pollution remains severe
Residents in India's northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of dense fog shrouded ...
Delhi NCR records three-fold jump in OPD patients with breathing problems triggered by air pollution
New Delhi: Doctors and hospitals in Delhi-NCR said they are seeing a three-fold jump in patients reporting respiratory ...