AQI

CAQM Flying Squads Inspect 321 Delhi Roads, Key Contributor to Delhi’s Air Pollution

CAQM Flying Squads Inspect 321 Delhi Roads, Key Contributor to Delhi’s Air Pollution

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) intensified enforcement under Operation Clean Air. It conducted a large-scale inspection of road dust across the national capital. On November 29, it surveyed 321 road stretches. The special drive was carried out by 26 Flying Squads. They assessed how effective the dust-control measures were. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) implemented these measures. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) were also involved. According to CAQM’s consolidated report, 35 road stretches were found with high visible dust levels. Meanwhile, 61 stretches recorded moderate dust. Additionally, 94 showed…
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Rising Pollution Sparks Protests at India Gate

Rising Pollution Sparks Protests at India Gate

Delhi-NCR struggles with poor air quality. Citizens stage protests at India Gate. Delhi environment minister said the previous AAP-led govt “made the air poisonous continuously for 10 years”. Delhities gathered at India Gate on Sunday evening. They came to protest the rising pollution in the capital city. The event occurred amid heavy police deployment. Many protesters were detained by police citing the protest illegal. Protesters were threatened by the police with FIRs, videos on social media showed cops bundling people in police vehicles. Protesters wearing gas masks, holding Constitution copies, and carrying children thronged the India Gate. Police detained them,…
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Best Air Quality Index of 170 in Delhi: Q1 2025 Highlights

Best Air Quality Index of 170 in Delhi: Q1 2025 Highlights

New Delhi, March 31, 2025: Delhi witnessed its best average Air Quality Index (AQI) for March in five years. The monthly AQI stood at 170. This marks a significant improvement over previous years. In comparison, March AQI figures were 223 in 2021, 217 in 2022, 170 in 2023, and 176 in 2024. These numbers highlight steady progress in the capital’s air quality. The first quarter of 2025 (January-March) recorded the best air quality in half a decade. It had an average AQI of 231. This was a notable drop from 250 in 2024, 240 in 2023, 241 in 2022, and…
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