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Topic: Delhi AQI

Toxic smog persists over India’s north; Delhi pollution remains severe

Tanvi Mehta -
Pollution is a major problem every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires started illegally in Punjab and Haryana.

Watch CutTheClutter: Understanding how toxic our air is & what will fix it

ThePrint Team -
In Episode 1554 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the science behind the hazardous air quality and why pollution is a year-round challenge.

Delhi’s AQI at 494, one of the ‘worst pollution spells’ since 2022

Soumya Pillai -
Many localities including Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Dwarka, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Najafgarh and Patparganj record 500 AQI.

SC directs Delhi-NCR states to implement GRAP 4, curbs to continue even after AQI falls below 450

PTI -
The apex court directed Delhi-NCR states to decide on physical classes for students up to class 12 and set up a complaint mechanism for violations of Stage 4 GRAP restrictions.

Delhi’s five pollution hotspots

+TFP Akanksha Mishra -
These five areas in Delhi see the worst air quality every winter.

Delhi covered in thick layer of smog with 373 AQI, 39 stations record ‘severe’ pollution levels

PTI -
Despite a temporary relief provided by winds, the national capital saw a spike in pollution levels following Diwali.

A to Z of AQI—Why Delhi can’t breathe easy

+TFP Soumya Pillai -
ThePrint looks at how and why Delhi is vulnerable every year. It’s the annual ritual of masks and air purifiers.

Hazy morning in Delhi, air quality recorded at 273

PTI -
In some areas, air quality was worse. Mundka and Bawana AQI stood at 366, Wazirpur 355, Jahangirpuri 347 and Anand Vihar 333, all in the ‘very poor’ category, CPCB data showed.

SubscriberWrites: The reality of Delhi’s air quality

Iqbal Malik -
With rising emissions, flawed policies, and a population unaware of its impact, Delhi's air quality crisis worsens despite known solutions.

Delhi air quality shows marginal improvement after rain and favourable windspeed

PTI -
The wind speed improved to 20 kilometres per hour, aiding the dispersion of pollutants, an official at the India Meteorological Department said.
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