Air Quality Index

Delhi-NCR wakes up to foggy morning on Saturday
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As per IMD, the minimum and maximum temperature for the day are likely to hover around 11 and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively. The relative humidity at 8.30 a.m. was recorded at 97 per cent. On the air quality front, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 a.m. stood at 353 -- 18 points above Friday's AQI at the same hour.
'You want to ban industries in Pak', SC to UP counsel in air pollution matter
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Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, representing the Uttar Pradesh government, submitted before a bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and also comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Surya Kant, that if industries were to shut down in UP it would impact sugarcane and milk industries in the state.
Delhi-NCR records 'very poor' air quality
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The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle at 26 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius, respectively. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature will rise till 14 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity at 8.30 a.m. was recorded at 88 per cent. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10 pollutants were recorded in the 'very poor' and 'poor' category.
'Closer to create independent task force', SC seeks states' response on worsening Delhi air pollution
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A bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Surya Kant said: "Closer to create an independent task force (as measure to curb air pollution) ...if states not taking action," The top court emphasised that directions have been issued and the authorities hope that all will be good. "But, on the ground the result is zero," noted the bench.
Delhi-NCR wakes up to fog, very poor AQI
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has pegged the maximum temperature at 27 degrees Celsius. This entire week, the maximum and minimum temperatures have hovered around 27 and 10 degrees celsius, respectively with foggy mornings. The relative humidity at 8.30 a.m. stood at 97 per cent. On Sunday, the relative humidity at 7.30 p.m. was recorded at 69 per cent.
BJP clean sweeps Tripura civic polls; Trinamool emerges strong
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Amid allegations of pre-poll violence by the opposition parties, the ruling BJP had earlier won 112 (34 per cent) seats uncontested in seven urban local bodies in Jirania, Ranir Bazar, Mohanpur, Bishalgarh in western Tripura, Santir Bazar and Udaipur in southern Tripura and Kamalpur in northern Tripura.
People of Tripura prefer politics of good governance: PM Modi
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In a series of tweets, Modi said: "The people of Tripura have given a clear message - that they prefer politics of good governance. I would like to thank them for the unequivocal support to @BJP4Tripura. These blessings give us greater strength to work for the welfare of each and every person in Tripura."
Delhi's air quality again falls to 'very poor' category
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"The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in the upper end of 'Very Poor' category on November 26 and may reach in the lower end of 'Severe' category. Mostly calm or slow winds during night are unfavourable for effective dispersion of pollutants. The air quality is likely to improve marginally but remain in the upper end of 'Very Poor' category on November 27 and November 28," bulletin issued by Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi (Ministry of Earth Sciences) read.
Delhi-NCR's air quality to further improve after Nov 27
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Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi (Ministry of Earth Sciences) said in its bulletin, the air quality is likely to remain in 'very poor' category. Gradual improvement is likely from November 27. PM2.5 to be the predominant pollutant.
Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor'
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Delhi is expected to witness improvement in its pollution level due to strong winds, as per predictions of India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature on Tuesday is expected to be 26 degrees Celsius and the minimum 11 degrees Celsius, IMD added.
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