Delhi, Air Quality Index

Delhi pollution: Air quality still very poor, not likely to get better soon
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in 'very poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 346 on Saturday as compared to 331 a day earlier. No improvement in air quality is expected over the next few days.
Why is Delhi's air quality still 'very poor' despite reduced stubble burning?
Stubby burning, a major contributor to pollution, has decreased in Delhi along with neighboring states like Punjab and Haryana.
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 is not a 'Delhi issue' only
The Northern Plains, home to 540.7 million people across seven states, is the most polluted region in India yet
How can Delhi finally end chronic air pollution?
Every year when winter arrives, India's capital region is choked by smog and smoke. Experts say there are already solutions waiting to be implemented, but more political will is needed.
Delhi Air Quality Worsens After Brief Despite
After a brief respite pollution levels in the Indian capital have worsened once again this morning with the air quality index rising further up in the very poor category. Watch in for more details!
Winds continue to carry off pollutants, improve Delhi air
Experts warn this temporary relief may not last, with pollution levels likely to rise over the weekend as wind speeds decrease.
Delhi continues to grapple with 'very poor' air
Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'very poor' Thursday morning, with Anand Vihar, Bawana, and other areas recording alarming AQI levels exceeding 300. Residents complained of eye irritation and breathing difficulties.
Delhi: Akshardham Temple engulfed in smog amid ‘Very Poor’ air quality
Smog envelopes the Akshardham Temple as the air quality deteriorates to ‘Very Poor' category in the nearby Patparganj area.
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