Delhi, NCR AQI LIVE Updates: Delhi air pollution worsens post-Diwali; AQI in THESE places inches close to 400

01 Nov 2024, 01:28 by Livemint · Mint Business News - Official Channel · Join

Delhi, NCR AQI LIVE Updates:: The air quality in the national capital, Delhi, continues to be a concern as it remains in the ‘very poor’ category a day after the Diwali festivities. According to data from SAFAR-India, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 362 at 10:30 AM today.

Earlier oin Thuesday, Delhi sky lit up as people celebrated Diwali defying a ban on firecrackers. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, Kalkaji, Chhatarpur, Jaunapur, East of Kailash, Saket, Rohini, Dwarka, Punjabi Bagh, Vikas Puri, Dilshad Garden, Burari and many other neighbourhoods of east and west Delhi saw firecrackers being burst.

At 9 pm, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 327, with Alipur, Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Aaya Nagar, Bawana, Burari, Mathura Road, IGI Airport, Dwarka, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Narela, Patparganj, Rohini, Shadipur, Sonia Vihar, Wazirpur, Mandir Marg, Nehru Nagar, Najafgarh and other weather-monitoring stations witnessing "very poor" air quality, according to the Sameer app that provides hourly updates of the National AQI published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Last year, the citizens of the capital enjoyed a clearer sky and abundant sunshine on Diwali, with an AQI of 218, compared to 312 in 2022, 382 in 2021, 414 in 2020, 337 in 2019, 281 in 2018, 319 in 2017 and 431 in 2016, according to the CPCB.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", 401 and 450 "severe" and above 450 "severe plus".

01 Nov 2024, 10:38:47 AM IST

AQI 'poor', 'very poor' in several parts of Haryana, Punjab

The AQI in several places in Haryana and some in neighbouring Punjab was recorded in the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories on Friday, the morning after Diwali.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Union Territory of Chandigarh was also in the 'very poor' category.

01 Nov 2024, 10:34:26 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Residents nationwide voice concerns over pollution levels after Diwali celebrations

Residents across the country voiced their frustrations over worsening pollution levels, particularly due to the aftermath of fireworks and the burning of crop residue in neighbouring states. A thick layer of smog blanketed major cities on Friday, the day after Diwali, significantly deteriorating air quality in these regions and causing respiratory issues and other health problems.

01 Nov 2024, 10:34:06 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Watch | Water sprinkled through anti-smog guns near Akbar Road area.

01 Nov 2024, 09:50:18 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Truck-mounted water sprinkler being sprayed in Delhi

Truck-mounted water sprinkler sprays tiny droplets of water to mitigate the effects of 'Poor' quality air in the national capital of Delhi

01 Nov 2024, 09:22:39 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Not Delhi, THIS is the most polluted city today, November 1

As per aqi.in, Haryana's Karnal is the the most city with worst air quality with AQI at 471.

01 Nov 2024, 09:03:04 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Delhi AQI Plummets

Overall AQI in the national capital as of 9 am is 362

01 Nov 2024, 09:00:10 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: October 2024 becomes warmest October over Safdarjung after 1951 says IMD

Monthly maximum and minimum temperatures over Safdarjung for the month of October have been recorded as 35.1°C and 21.2°C respectively. October 2024 becomes the warmest October over Safdarjung after 1951 in terms of both maximum and minimum temperatures: IMD

01 Nov 2024, 08:31:57 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: ‘Pollution is extreme’, says Cyclist Stephen

Cyclist Stephen, passing through India Gate told ANI, "Because of the pollution, terrible things are happening. The pollution came on very suddenly this time. Just a few days ago, there was nothing, and now my brother has fallen sick. I used to come here to cycle with my brother, but he has been severely affected by the pollution lately. And today, the pollution is extreme."

01 Nov 2024, 08:30:54 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor

A thick layer of smog covered parts of Delhi on Friday, the day after Diwali, pushing the city's air quality into the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Most areas in the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350, raising health concerns for residents.

At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks.

01 Nov 2024, 07:56:39 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna River

01 Nov 2024, 07:55:15 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Thin layer of smog engulfs UP's Hapur city

A thin layer of smog engulfs Hapur city as the air quality continues to deteriorate.

01 Nov 2024, 07:18:59 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Watch | Thin layer of smog engulfs National Capital

According to data from SAFAR-India, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 359 at 6:30 AM today.

01 Nov 2024, 07:17:33 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Citizens of the capital enjoyed a clearer sky and abundant sunshine on Diwali

01 Nov 2024, 07:15:33 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: AQI in THESE places inches close to 400

Anand Vihar: AQI at 395

Ashok Vihar: AQI at 384

Dwarka Sector 8: AQI at 375

Jahangirpuri: AQI at 387

Nehru Nagar: AQI at 381

Punjabi Bagh: AQI at 391

RK Puram: AQI at 395

Rohini: AQI at 385

Wazirpur: AQI at 386

01 Nov 2024, 06:58:05 AM IST

Delhi, NCR AQI Live: Delhi AQI at 6.30 am

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi, continues to be a concern as it remains in the ‘very poor’ category a day after the Diwali festivities. According to data from SAFAR-India, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 359 at 6:30 AM today.