Air Pollution
Persistent 'Poor' Air Quality Lingers in Delhi
Specifically, at the Anand Vihar station, PM 10 was recorded at 244, categorizing as 'poor,' while PM 2.5 stood at 103, indicating a 'moderate' level.
Delhi’s AQI slightly improves at some places, overall air quality in 'very poor' category
In the national capital, the Anand Vihar station entered in the ‘very poor' category with PM 2.5 at 367 at 6 p.m while the CO was at 108, under 'moderate' category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Bombay High Court Limits Diwali Firecrackers to a Three-Hour Window in Response to Air Pollution Concerns
A division bench, consisting of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Girish Kulkarni, has instructed all municipal corporations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to adhere to these guidelines promptly to address the deteriorating AQI situation.
Delhi to Implement Odd-Even Scheme from November 13 to 20, Announces Minister
During a press conference held after a high-level meeting involving Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other senior officials, Rai confirmed, "Given the severity of air pollution, the Odd-Even vehicle system will be in effect for one week, starting from November 13th to November 20th."
Delhi's AQI Remains in the 'Severe' Category, with Some Slight Improvement at Certain Locations
In the national capital, the Anand Vihar station also reported "severe" air quality with PM 2.5 at 411 and PM 10 at 410, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi AQI continues to be in 'severe' category
Aya Nagar: PM 2.5 at 416 and PM 10 at 440, both in the 'severe' category, while CO was at 126 in the 'moderate' category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi's Air Quality Exceeds WHO Guidelines by 100 times
In response to the deteriorating air quality, schools were shut down, and non-essential construction activities were prohibited.
Delhi Imposes Construction and Demolition Ban to Combat Air Pollution
The ban encompasses a comprehensive range of activities, including boring, drilling, excavation, and stuffing, at construction and demolition sites.
Air Pollution: 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to run in all 70 Delhi assembly constituencies on Nov 2
On Monday, Hussain led the campaign 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' at Chandgi Ram Akhara, the red light near ISBT Kashmere Gate to urge people to switch their vehicles off at traffic signals.
Delhi's AQI remains in 'very poor' category
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the overall air quality of Delhi was recorded at 304. However, the air quality of the city is likely to improve from Tuesday onwards. Both the major pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 were recorded at 304 in the very poor category and 183 at moderate category in the city on Monday.
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