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air quality

India-first Google Search air quality feature now available in US

SAN FRANCISCO: Google has expanded its feature to give detailed information about air quality to help people avoid pollution in the US.

Expert group formed to finalise air quality forecast model in terms of AQI, SC told

NEW DELHI:The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has told the Supreme Court that an "expert group" has been constituted to finalise an air quality forecast model in terms of the air quality index (AQI).

SC asks air quality commission to decide on lifting construction ban, industrial restrictions

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas to take a decision on relaxing ban on construction activities and restrictions on industrial activities, after examining representation of various bodies.

Delhi records more good air quality days in 2021 against 2018, experts credit rain

NEW DELHI:Good", "satisfactory" and "moderate" air quality days together increased from 159 in 2018 to 198 up until November 23, 2021, according to a Delhi Department of Environment report.

Air quality remains 'severe' in Delhi

NEW DELHI:The pollution level at several places in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category even as the air quality in few areas improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' on Sunday.

Delhi's air quality to fluctuate between 'severe' and 'very poor'

NEW DELHI:Air quality in Delhi-NCR is likely to fluctuate between "severe" and the higher end of the "very poor" category in the coming days with winds expected to be northwesterly for the next five days and possibly leading to high contribution of stubble-burning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Delhi-NCR wakes up to hazy morning, marginally improved air quality

NEW DELHI:Delhi-NCR region woke up to a hazy Monday morning with a marginally improved Air Quality Index (AQI) of 368 (very poor) at 9 a.m. after the national capital recorded three days of "severe" air category.

Punjab residents ask politicians to set air quality agendas

CHANDIGRAH:In the lead up to the Assembly polls in Punjab, experts and civil society members on Thursday discussed and developed a detailed set of recommendations to improve air quality across the state here.

Clear sky in Delhi, air quality moderate

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a mainly clear sky in the national capital on Friday, with the maximum temperature likely to hover around 35 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 23.4 degrees Celsius.

Experts welcome permanent air quality commission

NEW DELHI: Happy at a permanent commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas for better co-ordination, research, identification, and resolution of problems surrounding the air quality index, experts are also wary of the the fact that mere regulations would not help in the long run.

Punjab's crop residue burning threatens South Asian air quality

By K.S. Jayaraman 
BENGALURU: Describing Punjab as a "burning" food basket, two renowned earth scientists warn that the outflow of air pollution arising from burning crop residues is not only a threat to South Asian air quality but also "can modify atmospheric chemistry and climate dynamics globally."

Kangana: People using oxygen should pledge to work on improving air quality

MUMBAI: Actress Kangana Ranaut on Monday urged people to plant more trees even as the demand for oxygen goes up in the country with rising Covid-19 cases. She says people using oxygen should pledge to work on improving air quality.

Delhi's air quality remains severe for 3rd consecutive day

NEW DELHI: National capital's air quality remained in the severe category for the third consecutive day on Thursday as calm winds and low ventilation halted the dispersion of accumulated pollutants.

Delhi's air quality turns severe, to improve on Christmas

NEW DELHI: The pollution levels in the national capital shot up on Wednesday and mounted to severe category, prompting the Ministry of Earth Sciences to advise people to avoid outdoor physical activities and wear N-95 or P-100 respirators.

Delhi air quality turning 'severe' again

NEW DELHI:Despite negligible stubble burning, there seems to be no respite from the pollution in the national capital as the air quality index inched closer to the "severe" category on Tuesday afternoon.

Air quality will substantially improve in coming years: CPCB Member Secy

NEW DELHI:  As the national capital and the surrounding states reel under a air pollution crisis, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Member Secretary Prashant Gargava on Thursday assured that the air quality will substantially improve in coming years and that the country is on a right track in curbing the menace.

Punjab fares a lot better on air quality index than Delhi, Haryana

CHANDIGARH: The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Punjab fares a lot better than that of neighbouring Haryana and Delhi and it would not serve the ends of justice to pin the entire blame on Punjab because the facts on ground have a drastically different story to tell.

Increased wind speed to improve Delhi's air quality by Nov 1

NEW DELHI: Increased surface wind speed and faster dispersion is likely to result in significant improvement of air pollution levels in the national capital by November 1, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, which comes under the aegis of Ministry of Earth Sciences stated on Friday.

Commission for Air Quality in NCR notified

NEW DELHI:The government has issued a notification to set up a Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining areas Ordinance 2020.
The notification by the Ministry of Law and Justice said an ordinance will provide for the constitution of a commission for better coordination, research, identification and resolution of problems surrounding the air quality index.

Delhi sees marginal improvement in air quality

NEW DELHI:The air quality of the national capital and the surrounding regions has improved marginally owing to a slight increase in surface winds, but is likely to deteriorate mid-week, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, a Central government agency said on Monday.

Delhi records 'very poor' air quality, Gr.Noida worse

NEW DELHI:A noxious haze hung over the national capital on Thursday as its air turned foul and the quality index mounted to 'very poor' category, for the second time this week. The East Delhi district recorded highest pollution.

Delhi's air quality dips further

NEW DELHI:The air quality index of the national capital plummeted to 221 and stood in the poor category on Saturday, a day after improving a notch, with West Delhi recording the most polluted air, according to Central pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Delhi's air quality improves to moderate category, AQI drops to 198

NEW DELHI:The air quality index of the national capital improved a notch and stood at 199, the higher-end of the moderate category, on Friday morning, according to the Central pollution Board's data at 12 p.m. The capital city and surrounding areas witnessed poor quality of air for two days.

Delhi's 'poor' air quality to deteriorate further in 3 days

NEW DELHI:The air quality of the national capital remained in the poor category on Thursday as forecast said AQI will likely deteriorate in the next three days by Sunday. This could prove acutely hazardous for Covid patients in the capital.

Delhi air quality to worsen as stubble fires increase: SAFAR

NEW DELHI:Delhi's overall air quality has been in moderate category, but is set to deteriorate further in the coming days, thanks to stubble burning, SAFAR warned on Monday.

Malaysia air quality drops to unhealthy levels

KUALA LUMPUR: The air quality in several areas of Malaysia dropped to unhealthy levels on Monday, according to disaster management authorities.

Punjab's crop residue burning threatens South Asian air quality

By K.S. Jayaraman 
BENGALURU: Describing Punjab as a "burning" food basket, two renowned earth scientists warn that the outflow of air pollution arising from burning crop residues is not only a threat to South Asian air quality but also "can modify atmospheric chemistry and climate dynamics globally."