AQI, Delhi and air pollution

Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city as AQI levels reach 1,000
Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city as AQI levels reach 1,000 - Scale reading for fine particulate matter crosses the 1,000 mark in Delhi for the first time this year
Delhi AQI 'Severe' For Third Consecutive Day, Second Most Polluted City In The World
Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution, with the air quality index (AQI) remaining in the “severe” category for the third consecutive day. The AQI stands at 498, making Delhi the world’s second most polluted city, behind Lahore, Pakistan, which recorded an AQI of 770 at 7 am, according to IQAir, a Swiss air quality monitoring company.
Forget Delhi, This City Is Now World's Most Polluted With AQI Over 1,500
According to Swiss air quality monitoring agency IQAir, multiple areas in Lahore reported AQI levels exceeding 1,000. With an average AQI of 1,300, Lahore has consistently ranked as the world's most polluted city for much of November 2024. The number reportedly touched 1,900 in some areas.
Delhi is world's 2nd most polluted city, AQI recorded at...
PM IST Delhi's air quality turned 'severe' for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the AQI soaring to 418. The national capital also overtook the Pakistani city Lahore to become the world's most polluted city in Swiss group IQAir's live rankings.
Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says
A study published in June found that air pollution killed 135 million people over the last four decades around the world, with India and China accounting for the bulk of the fatalities. In 2023, Delhi’s AQI was recorded between 445 and 520 just a day after Diwali, placing it firmly in the “severe” category.
Lahore ranked second-most polluted city as smog crisis continues
Lahore has slipped to second place in the global pollution rankings, with New Delhi overtaking the city to claim the top spot as the world’s most polluted on Friday. The air quality index (AQI) in Lahore has reached hazardous levels, with readings soaring to 780 AQI, signaling a significant environmental and public health crisis.
At 1600 AQI, THIS is world's most polluted city, not Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Beijing, it is...
Lahore’s average AQI on Thursday stood at a staggering 1300, making it the planet’s most polluted city throughout November 2024. Despite government interventions, air quality continues to worsen daily, exacerbated by increasing smog and plummeting temperatures.
Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
Delhi Pollution News: Delhi Surpasses Lahore, Becomes World’s Most Polluted City As AQI Reaches 418
On Wednesday, the national capital's air quality took a serious turn for the worse, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) skyrocketing to a staggering 418. This alarming number puts the capital squarely in the 'severe' category,
Delhi overtakes Lahore to become world's most polluted city
Delhi surpassed Lahore as the world's most polluted city, with its air quality index reaching a 'severe' 418. The smog, a mix of fog and smoke, reduced visibility, causing flight diversions. Low wind speed,
1600 AQI…world’s most polluted is not New Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Patna, Mumbai, Dubai, Beijing… the name will surprise you
Dense and hazardous smog has engulfed cities across Punjab, Pakistan, with Lahore and Multan bearing the brunt of the crisis.
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Delhi’s air quality has reached alarming levels on 14 November. According to aqi.in, the national capital currently ranks at ...
New Delhi shuts down primary schools as smog worsens
The Indian capital overtook Lahore as the world's most polluted city, with the smog triggering flight diversions.
Delhi's air pollution turns 'severe' as temperatures, wind speeds drop
A toxic haze enveloped India's national capital on Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped and pollution surged, reducing ...