Delhi, air quality index and Central Pollution Control Board

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-NCR air pollution: What is AQI and how does a high AQI of 500 affect your health in the long run?
As areas in Delhi NCR see an AQI of 500, here’s how the toxic pollution is impacting your body on a daily basis
Delhi air pollution: What more restrictions likely to be imposed if air quality further deteriorates?
In the wake of air pollution, restrictions under GRAP 4 have been imposed in the city and as part of the curbs, there is a ban on construction and demolition activities, including linear public projects such as highways,
Delhi air pollution: How dangerous is it and what can you do to minimise the risk?
The presence of pollutants such as PM 2.5 and PM 10, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone in the air poses serious health risks, particularly for children and the elderly.
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’s Air Pollution Soars More Than 17 Times Over Safe Levels
Delhi recorded air pollution more than 17 times above an acceptable level as worsening smog triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools.
COP experts warn of health impact of Delhi’s air crisis
Around 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021 were attributable to air pollution, of which 2.1 million were in India alone
What Is Artificial Rain And Will It Help Combat Delhi Pollution?
As air in the national capital has turned 'severe' with the air quality index touching nearly 500 in some areas, the Delhi ...
Delhi-NCR air pollution: GRAP-IV enforced; what’s allowed, what’s not
Delhi NCR faces severe air pollution as air quality hits 'severe plus.' GRAP Stage 4 enforced, leading to school closures and ...
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What is causing extreme air pollution in Pakistan
Studies show that extreme air pollution is caused by a combination of factors: farmers in rural areas burn crops to clear ...
To fix air pollution, Gopal Rai wants artificial rain in Delhi: Why this is a long shot
The average air quality index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 492 on Tuesday at 7 am. The AQI in Alipur, Anand Vihar, Bawana, Narela, ...
What is GRAP, the National Capital Region’s plan to tackle air pollution?
GRAP is a series of emergency measures that are put into place by the Commission for Air Quality Management as pollution ...
Explained: What Is Artificial Rain And Will It Help Combat Delhi Pollution?
As the air in the national capital has turned 'severe' with the air quality index touching nearly 500 in some areas, the ...