Delhi air quality

CAQM issues directive to tighten enforcement gap, expedite action against pollution norm violators

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held the 18th meeting of its Sub-Committee on Safeguarding and Enforcement on Wednesday to monitor and review sector-specific enforcement actions by NCR state governments, the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), and Punjab.

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CAQM issues directive to tighten enforcement gap, expedite action against pollution norm violators

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19 November 2024, 01:37 IST

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19 November 2024, 01:37 IST

Delhi air pollution takes centre stage at COP29

Courtney Howard, Vice-Chair of the Global Climate and Health Alliance, shared her experience from Canada, where wildfires forced the evacuation of 70 per cent of her population in 2023. 'This was expensive, even for a rich country like ours. Poorer nations need financial help to deal with such disasters,' she said.

18 November 2024, 21:11 IST

Delhi air pollution takes centre stage at COP29

18 November 2024, 21:11 IST

Noida, Ghaziabad schools ordered to conduct classes online due to air pollution

The decision came as Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was invoked in the National Capital Region, which includes the two western Uttar Pradesh districts.

18 November 2024, 18:23 IST

Noida, Ghaziabad schools ordered to conduct classes online due to air pollution

18 November 2024, 18:23 IST

Delhi Smog: GRAP-IV imposed as air pollution turns 'severe plus'

A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed Delhi-NCR, with air quality hitting the highest this year after dense fog overnight. Visibility nearly dropped to 100 m (109 yards) in Delhi, with authorities announcing the closure of schools. The flights and trains continued to operate with some delays amid dense fog. India's pollution control authority said the national capital territory's 24-hour air quality index (AQI) reading was at 484, classified as "severe plus," the highest this year. Amid the worsening situation, authorities have imposed stringent anti-pollution measures under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to curb the worsening crisis.

18 November 2024, 08:15 IST

Delhi Smog: GRAP-IV imposed as air pollution turns 'severe plus'

18 November 2024, 08:15 IST

No physical classes for students, barring class 10 and 12: Atishi

The announcement came hours after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan, or GRAP, effective from 8 am Monday.

17 November 2024, 21:37 IST

No physical classes for students, barring class 10 and 12: Atishi

17 November 2024, 21:37 IST

Delhi govt enforces GRAP III measures, staggers office timings to battle 'severe' pollution

The restrictions were imposed under stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan, or GRAP, announced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday.

15 November 2024, 19:59 IST

Delhi govt enforces GRAP III measures, staggers office timings to battle 'severe' pollution

15 November 2024, 19:59 IST

Delhi Pollution Highlights | 'Making efforts for this again and again,' says Delhi minister on artificial rains

With Delhi’s air quality in the 'severe' zone for the third consecutive day, the Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday had imposed a set of the stringent regulatory measures including a complete halt on construction and demolition activities while directing the authorities to stop a large number of inter-state buses and trucks outside the national capital. The air quality index in Delhi was 411 (severe) at 9 AM Friday. However, with wind speed picking up, the average 24-hour AQI at 4 PM came down to 396, still considered 'very poor'. CM on Friday announced staggered timings for government offices in the city to ease traffic congestion given the pollution levels. Thank you for staying with us to track all the latest updates on Delhi air pollution.

15 November 2024, 17:21 IST

Delhi Pollution Highlights | 'Making efforts for this again and again,' says Delhi minister on artificial rains

15 November 2024, 17:21 IST

Delhi sees dense fog, lowest minimum temperature of season; air quality 'severe'

The city recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season so far at 16.1 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, according to the weather department.

14 November 2024, 06:23 IST

Delhi sees dense fog, lowest minimum temperature of season; air quality 'severe'

14 November 2024, 06:23 IST

Like entering a 'gas chamber': Priyanka on returning to Delhi from Wayanad

On Thursday at 9 AM, the Air Quality Index of AQI in Delhi read 428 as it remained in the 'severe category' for a second day.

14 November 2024, 06:18 IST

Like entering a 'gas chamber': Priyanka Gandhi on returning to Delhi from Wayanad

Like entering a 'gas chamber': Priyanka on returning to Delhi from Wayanad

14 November 2024, 06:18 IST