No clean air for Delhi as air quality remains 'poor'
According to the center-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was docking at 235.
Oct 24, 2019, 10:51 AM ISTPartly cloudy morning in Delhi, air quality severe
There is a possibility of light rains and thunder showers with strong gusty winds.
Jun 17, 2018, 10:02 AM ISTDelhi air turns into poison, health experts warn against going out
The advisory points out that while a normal adult breathes approximately six litres of air per minute at rest, during exercising it increases to 20 liters.
Nov 01, 2017, 18:41 PM ISTEven in worst-case scenario, repetition of Diwali 2016 pollution unlikely: SAFAR
Delhi faced its worst air pollution and smog in 17 years the following day after Diwali 2016, with unabated and unchecked stubble burning in neighbouring states being coupled with additional emissions from Diwali firecrackers bought the PM2.5 volume to over 600 units.
Oct 17, 2017, 09:11 AM ISTDelhi air quality to further deteriorate in next two days
PM2.5, or the particles in air with diameter less than 2.5mm, is one of the major and common pollutant with direct consequences on life expectancy.
Oct 10, 2017, 17:35 PM ISTDelhi's air quality improves, cleaner than Mumbai's in past two weeks
According to a study by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), Delhi considered to be one of the most polluted cities in the world had cleaner air than Mumbai in past two weeks.
Mar 15, 2017, 09:30 AM ISTDelhi's air quality improves after 9 days of odd-even formula, pollution levels drop sharply
The hourly graph of System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) swiftly fell indicating that the quality got better through the day.
Jan 10, 2016, 12:31 PM ISTAir pollution hits dangerous levels post Diwali, Delhi govt says this year better
SAFAR, which observed air quality of the 'Diwali period' of last three days, said the city was 'more polluted' than last year.
Nov 13, 2015, 10:30 AM ISTDelhi's pollution at 'alarming' levels even before Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, has been increasingly adding tonnes of toxic smoke to the city's air in recent years because of the extensive use of firecrackers, leading to major health issues.
Nov 10, 2015, 17:20 PM IST