India  

How bad is Delhi-NCR's air quality? Why was GRAP-1 imposed and what are the measures?

DNA Saturday, 17 May 2025 ()
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 278 on May 16, within the 'Poor' category. Forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) have predicted that the AQI will remain in the lower end of the 'Poor' range on May 17 as well.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Delhi Delhi Megacity and union territory of India

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway nears completion, is being delayed due to...

This six-lane controlled access corridor runs through the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, including important towns such as Baghpat, Baraut,..
DNA

Former CJI D Y Chandrachud appointed as 'distinguished professor' at NLU Delhi

Former Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, has been appointed as a 'distinguished professor' at National Law University (NLU), Delhi, marking a significant..
IndiaTimes

2 kids among 5 killed in UP bus blaze

A tragic incident occurred near Lucknow. A private sleeper bus caught fire, resulting in five fatalities. The bus was traveling from Begusarai to Delhi. Among..
IndiaTimes

Tahawwur Rana trial: Govt appoints special public prosecutors, SG Tushar Mehta to lead

The Indian government has appointed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to lead a team of special public prosecutors for the trial of Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator..
IndiaTimes

Air quality index Air quality index Measure of air pollution

Thick layer of dust engulfs Delhi-NCR, air quality worsens to 'very poor'

An AQI ranging from 301 to 400 is categorised as 'very poor'. The AQI recorded in most of the observation stations was in the very poor category. The AQI at..
DNA

India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department Meteorological agency of the Government of India

Weather Update: 13 states on alert as IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall till...; check state-wise forecast

The states under alert are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and..
DNA

Delhi-NCR covered in blanket of dust due to sudden weather change, IMD warns of more...

The dust blanket disrupted morning commutes and affected office-goers across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida.
DNA

'Cyclone Shakti' likely to form over Bay Of Bengal, IMD expects landfall on...; heavy rain alert in Karnataka, Kolkata and more

As a result of this developing weather system, the IMD has issued heavy rain alerts in several parts of India.
DNA

Monsoon 2025 to arrive before-time on..., check state-wise list here

The Southwest Monsoon (SWM) is likely to advance into the South Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands and some parts of southeast Bay of Bengal by May 13, 2025, as per..
DNA

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Scientific institution in Pune, Maharashtra

You Might Like