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Delhi chokes again as air quality deteriorates with AQI in several major junctions of National Capital oscillating between 'poor', 'very poor' categories

At several major junctions of the national capital Delhi, the Air Quality Index oscillated between 'poor' and 'very poor' category

AQI at Delhi's Rohini, Anand Vihar, Bawana enters 'severe' zone; calm winds, high humidity led to accumulation of pollutants, says IMD

The AQI at Rohini (411), Anand Vihar (411) and Bawana (404) entered the severe zone in the morning, according to the India Meteorological Department, very low wind speed and high humidity due to a shallow fog in the morning led to accumulation of pollutants

'Prevent Delhi from becoming a gas chamber': Arvind Kejriwal appeals to Punjab, Haryana govts to take steps to stop stubble burning

'I appeal to the Punjab and Haryana governments with folded hands on behalf of the residents of Delhi to take strong steps and prevent Delhi from becoming a gas chamber. At our level, we are making all possible efforts and will continue to do so', Arvind Kejriwal tweeted

Delhi records season's worst air quality as overall AQI stands at 315; SC-mandated EPCA expected to announce stricter remedial steps

Two days before Diwali, Delhi's air quality dropped to season's worst, with the decreased wind speed leading to accumulation of pollutants and affecting dispersion.

Several areas in Delhi NCR region record 'very poor' air quality; overall AQI reading reached 299 on Tuesday, says CPCB

Many areas in the Delhi-NCR recorded air quality in the 'very poor' category, with particulate matter less than 10 micrometres in diameter being the primary pollutant.

Delhi air quality plummets to 'very poor': SAFAR advises minimal physical exertion; heavy fog delays 11 trains

People residing in Delhi woke up to another cold and gloomy morning as the temperature remained below normal level and a thick blanket of fog engulfed the region on Thursday. The maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 21 degree Celsius and 5 degree Celsius respectively.

Delhi air quality slips to 'very poor' day after recording 'unusual improvement'; agencies attribute it to decline in wind speed

The overall air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 320 — in the "very poor" category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Anand Vihar recorded "severe" air quality. The AQI in 23 areas was registered in the "very poor" category, while the situation was "poor" in 12 areas. The level of PM2.5 was recorded at 179, and the PM10 level was recorded at 338.

Mumbai records 'poor' air quality post-Diwali celebrations; after Delhi, smog grips financial capital

As the denizens of Mumbai did not show any restraint in bursting crackers, the quality of air plummeted, entering the poor category of air quality.

Delhi-NCR air quality remains 'very poor' despite action against errants; stubble burning recorded in Uttar Pradesh

Delhi's air pollution level remained in the "very poor category" on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index remaining between 300 and 400, PM 2.5 levels being at 177, and PM 10 levels being at 334 as of 9 am. State bodies are taking extreme steps to control the pollution levels in the national capital.

Delhi-NCR's overall air quality remains 'very poor'; Pitampura, Dhirpur 'severe' even as authorities intensify anti-pollution drive

According to the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority for the National Capital Region (EPCA), the overall PM10 level in Delhi on Friday morning was 380 by the latest measure and the PM2.5 level was 214, both of which fall in the 'very poor' category.