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Air quality, weather and official alerts for your city, and what to do about them.
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CPCB covers 292 cities. Pick the nearest one above — air quality does not stop at a city boundary, and a neighbouring reading is a reasonable guide.
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- cautionair quality22 Oct
Bombay HC expresses concern over Mumbai's rising pollution levels
According to Scroll.in, the Bombay High Court has expressed concern over Mumbai's pollution levels surpassing those of Delhi, calling it 'shocking'. The court highlighted the city'…
Source: Scroll.in
- cautionair quality21 Oct
Delhi's air quality worsens, prompting new pollution control measures
According to India Today, Delhi's air quality has dropped into the 'poor' category with an Air Quality Index of 216. This change comes as the city approaches the Dussehra and Diwal…
Source: India Today
- cautionair quality17 Oct
Delhi's air quality worsens sharply, raising health concerns
According to India Today, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) rose dramatically from 65 to 216 in just one day. This significant increase was recorded at 10:31 am on October 17, indica…
Source: India Today
- cautionair quality17 Oct
Delhi faces air quality concerns as October sees high pollution levels
According to India Today, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 187 on October 4, marking the highest four-day average since 2020. This early spike in pollution has raised alarms…
Source: India Today
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