The torrential downpour witnessed in Delhi has brought the much-needed respite from toxic air, as air quality improved sharply for the first time in the New Year.

Delhi's air quality 'satisfactory' for first time in 2019

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Heavy rains drastically reduced the pollution level of the national capital, which recorded the best air quality of this year on Tuesday, authorities said. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall air quality index (AQI) in the city was 133, which falls in the 'moderate' category.

After heavy rain, Delhi's air quality at year's best

According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) data, the air quality of Delhi showed levels of prominent pollutants PM (particulate matter) 10 at 369, which is considered as 'very poor'.

Toxic air leaves Delhiites gasping for breath

About 93 per cent of Delhiites do not understand the Air Quality Index and its six categories, a survey of 10 most polluted areas of Delhi revealed on Friday. Conducted by the United Residents Joint Action (URJA), a collective of the city's resident welfare associations and ARK foundation, the survey interacted with 509 residents from Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Dwarka, ITO, Lodhi Road, Patparganj, Rohini, R K Puram, Siri Fort, and Bawana.

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Delhi, routinely suffering from air pollution accompanied by thick fog caused by vehicular exhaust and coal burning, witnessed yet another bad day on Friday. Owing to the low visibility, ten trains were delayed in the morning after the minimum temperature settled at 7 Degrees Celsius.

Delhi: Air quality worsens, fog disrupts air and rail traffic

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A scattered spell of rain was witnessed in parts of New Delhi on the first Sunday of the New Year, as a blanket of fog descended over the national capital. Mild drizzle was witnessed in various parts of Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, including Rajpath and the area around Press Club of India, with the temperature hovering around 9 degrees Celcius.

Delhi witnesses scattered spell of rain, air quality remains 'poor'

With the national capital battling 'severe' air pollution, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday the Delhi government will implement odd-even scheme, to regulate plying of private vehicles in the city, whenever it is required.

Delhi pollution: Will implement odd-even scheme whenever required, says Kejriwal

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Delhi's air quality deteriorated further and was recorded in the 'very poor' category Wednesday, with 10 areas reporting severe pollution levels as authorities said unfavourable meteorological conditions would prevail over the next few days.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates further, 10 areas record severe pollution: Authorities

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 25 crore on the government of Delhi for failing to curb the problem of pollution in the capital city, news agency ANI reported.

National Green Tribunal slaps Rs 25 crore fine on Delhi government over air pollution 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu on Friday suggested that the state should introduce electric vehicles in order to prevent air pollution and maintain air quality.

Electric vehicles would be introduced in state to eradicate pollution: Andhra CM Naidu

A total of 79 Chinese cities have triggered air pollution alerts as severe winter smog covers wide swaths of the country, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

79 Chinese cities trigger air pollution alerts: Report

The alarmingly high rates of air pollution in the national capital have raised great concerns for the people as well as the state administration. The present levels of particulate matter in the atmosphere are sufficient to contribute towards depleting health standards and high level of toxicity in the air with dangerous gasses.

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slapped Rs 5-crore fine on the West Bengal government for "failing to comply" with its two-year-old directive to improve air quality in Kolkata and Howrah.

NGT slaps Rs 5 crore fine on West Bengal government for failing to curb air pollution

People residing in Delhi and National Capital Region are reeling under the impact of breathing polluted air from the past couple of months due to vehicular pollution, crop residue burning and climate change.

Delhiites gasp for breath as air quality remains unhealthy

Diwali was celebrated this year. Surely with a Supreme Court's order for bursting of crackers between 8-10 PM. Indeed agitated and concerned was Honorable Supreme Court with the growing levels of pollution in the country overall and particularly in Delhi.

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The residents of national capital woke up to a misty morning with the minimum temperature settling at 11.3-degree Celsius. According to the Meteorological department, the humidity level recorded at 8.

Misty morning in Delhi, air quality remains in 'very poor' category

Though one hears about air pollution in winter, the air quality is bad throughout the year. In fact, a 2016 study by IIT Kanpur found that PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels were 4-7 times the upper limit irrespective of the time of the year.

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After a day's respite, the air quality in the National Capital again deteriorated to 'very poor' category on Saturday as the dispersion of pollutants slowed down.

Thick fog engulfs Delhi, air quality dips to 'very poor'

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