AQI, Delhi and air pollution

At 1600 AQI, this city is world's most polluted, and it's not New Delhi
In the worst case of air pollution in the world, an area in Pakistan's Lahore recorded an AQI of nearly 1600 on Friday. According to Swiss monitor IQAir, the CERP Office area in Lahore had an AQI of 1587 on Friday morning.
Delhi AQI 'Severe' For Third Consecutive Day, Second Most Polluted City In The World
Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution, with the air quality index (AQI) remaining in the “severe” category for the third consecutive day. The AQI stands at 498, making Delhi the world’s second most polluted city, behind Lahore, Pakistan, which recorded an AQI of 770 at 7 am, according to IQAir, a Swiss air quality monitoring company.
Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
Delhi pollution in severe category for third consecutive day
New Delhi faced its third consecutive day of severe air quality on Friday, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reporting an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 409.
Delhi Pollution: As Delhi's AQI Worsens, CM Atishi Makes Important Announcement Regarding Schools
As Delhi's air quality dropped to 'severe', Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced that all primary schools in the national capital would be shifted to online modules. In a post on X, Atishi said that the online sessions will continue till further directions.
Delhi air pollution: AQI ‘severe’ again; thick smog reduces visibility. Schools to be closed soon?
Delhi residents woke up to ‘severe’ air quality on Thursday morning (November 14), a day after the national capital recorded the worst AQI in the country, with dense fog blanketing the NCR, reducing visibility.
This Is World's Most Polluted City With 1600 AQI, Bans Weddings For Next 3 Months
An AQI reading of 1600 is considered extremely hazardous, posing a risk to everyone, even those in good health, and ...
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Smog chokes Pakistan's Punjab province as AQI soars to 1,900 in Lahore and 2,000 in Multan
With smog intensity escalating in Lahore at the end of October, affecting its 13 million residents, the Punjab government ...
In Graphics l What AQI does and does not tell you
New Delhi and its surrounding towns are currently blanketed in a dense haze, with air quality deteriorating by the day.
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CM Atishi Announces New Work Timings For Government Officials As Delhi’s AQI Becomes Severely Poor
Delhi CM Atishi has announced staggered working hours for government offices across Delhi. This initiative aims to reduce ...
Delhi AQI in severe category: Are schools, colleges, and offices open today?
Delhi’s air quality remains severe, prompting CAQM to enforce GRAP Stage III restrictions. Schools up to Class 5 will shift ...
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Delhi Pollution: CM Atishi Announces Staggered Timings For Govt Offices As Capital Grapples With 'Severe' AQI
GRAP Stage III has already been implemented on Delhi starting from November 15 morning. As of 9 AM, the AQI in Delhi stood at ...
Delhi's AQI hits 500 mark: Take THESE Ayurvedic measures to stay away from serious complications
Delhi's pollution has reached a critical level. Not only breathing becomes difficult but its serious consequences are also ...
Pakistan’s Punjab declares health emergency as AQI touches 1600 in Lahore
The authorities have also imposed a "health emergency" in Lahore and Multan districts to combat dense smog blanketing the ...
Delhi AQI today: Air quality worsens further, dropping to 434. Doctors warn of risks to children. Will schools close?
The air quality in Delhi plummeted to its worst level today, with the AQI falling into the “severe” category. According to ...
9 days on, Ludhiana gets some sunshine hours, AQI still ‘poor’
The AQI has been ‘poor’ or worse since mid-October mid. On November 13, the particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) levels hit 500, ...