Light Rain and Thunderstorm Bring Marginal Relief in Delhi, Air Quality Improves to ‘Poor’ Category

New DelhiLight rainfall accompanied by gusty winds and a brief thunderstorm brought temporary relief to residents of the national capital on Friday morning, leading to a slight improvement in air quality levels across Delhi. According to official data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 297…

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Delhi’s Air Quality Crisis: AQI Remains Hazardous Amid Dense Smog and Fog

Delhi’s Air Quality Crisis: AQI Remains Hazardous Amid Dense Smog and Fog

Delhi is once again grappling with severe air pollution, with the **Air Quality Index (AQI) lingering in the “very poor” to hazardous categories across the city. After days of thick smog and deteriorating visibility, residents are facing significant health and lifestyle disruption. The Times of India+1 Current Air Quality Status As of the latest reports:…

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Bareilly Schools Closed for Three Days as Dense Fog and Cold Intensify

Bareilly: Authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district have ordered the closure of schools up to Class 8 for three days due to severe cold conditions and persistent dense fog affecting the region. All government, aided, and private schools for Classes 1 to 8 will remain shut from December 18 to December 20, following directions issued…

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Flights Cancelled at Delhi and Chennai Airports Due to Poor Visibility

Low visibility caused by dense fog and adverse weather conditions led to multiple flight cancellations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday morning, airport officials confirmed. A total of 10 flights were cancelled in Delhi, disrupting travel plans for passengers. Poor weather conditions across Delhi and several northern states have been affecting air operations…

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Delhi Tightens Vehicle Entry Rules Amid Rising Air Pollution

As part of intensified measures to curb air pollution, the Delhi government has begun restricting the entry of vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards. From today, only BS-VI–compliant vehicles are permitted to enter the capital, while fuel stations have been instructed to deny service to vehicles lacking a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC)…

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