Delhi, air quality index and Central Pollution Control Board

Was Delhi AQI’s 494 or 1600? The difference in pollution readings explained
While the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) pegged Delhi’s AQI at 494 on Monday, IQAir, an international monitoring app, showed that the pollution had touched an eye-popping level of 1,600. But what’s the reason for this big discrepancy?
Delhi air pollution: How dangerous is it and what can you do to minimise the risk?
The presence of pollutants such as PM 2.5 and PM 10, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone in the air poses serious health risks, particularly for children and the elderly.
Air pollution in India's capital of Delhi is now at 'extreme' and 'toxic' level
India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 15:00 IST (09:30 BST),
Delhi’s Air Pollution Soars More Than 17 Times Over Safe Levels
Delhi recorded air pollution more than 17 times above an acceptable level as worsening smog triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools.
Delhi pollution crosses the danger mark: Can air purifiers help combat high AQI levels?
Can an air purifier make your home a safe haven amidst such alarming pollution levels in Delhi-NCR? Let’s dive into how air purifiers function, their effectiveness during pollution spikes, and whether they are the solution to safeguarding your family’s health in these challenging times.
Delhi air quality at severe plus with no relief in sight, schools go online
Delhi's new action plan to combat rising pollution includes a ban on non-essential trucks, school closures, and remote work.
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