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Delhi breathes cleanest air in Jan-March period in 3 years; GRAP fully lifted

The Commission for Air Quality Management also revoked the curbs under Stage 1 of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP) in view of the improved air quality.

As of 7 pm on Saturday, the Anand Vihar air quality monitor recorded an AQI of 80, CPCB data showed.(ANI/File)

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Updated on Mar 15, 2025 09:57 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

CPCB says Sangam water ‘unsafe’ due to high BOD level. What is it? Explained

The Central Pollution Control Board has declared the water at Triveni Sangam unfit for bathing due to high biological oxygen demand levels.

Pilgrims take a holy dip in Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers, on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on February 12, 2025. (File)(AFP)

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Published on Feb 20, 2025 10:24 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

10 locations in city breaches PM2.5 limits on 50 days: Report

Mumbai's air quality worsened in Nov-Dec, with 10 monitoring stations exceeding PM2.5 limits; experts call for targeted pollution strategies year-round.

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Updated on Jan 10, 2025 07:18 AM IST

ByShreya Jachak

Delhi's AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital

The minimum temperature, according to the India Meteorological Department, was recorded at 8 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

According to CPCB, air quality index between 401 and 450 is considered 'severe'.(Raj K Raj /HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 22, 2024 08:38 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Cold wave in Delhi continues with temperatures as low as 5°C, AQI still ‘poor’

IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy warned that the temperature could further take a drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius due to the winds in North India.

People have been using bonfires, thick blankets, and layered clothes to beat the cold wave in Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

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Published on Dec 15, 2024 09:53 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

CPCB asks Delhi to act on Saidulajab forest encroachment

Central Pollution Control Board-led joint committee, on a complaint of encroachment, found only 6.2 bigha of land available against 19 bigha of a forest in Saidulajab, south Delhi

A complaint over encroachment of forest land was filed with the National Green Tribunal this May. (Representative photo/HT Archive)

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Updated on Dec 11, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Lucknow air inches towards ‘very poor’, Talkatora leads pollution chart

Similarly, Gomti Nagar and Kukrail forest area recorded an average AQI of 289 and 288, respectively, on Wednesday, slightly higher than Tuesday’s 269 and 217

An aerial view of Gomti Nagar amid smog. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:45 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

AQI still ‘severe’ in smoggy Delhi, Haryana allows partial school closure

As per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall AQI of Delhi stood at 428 - ‘severe’ category - at around 7 am on Sunday.

An Anti smog truck spraying mist to settle down the dust particles after the AQI in Delhi is increased at Kartavya Path in New Delhi(Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Nov 17, 2024 12:03 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

How do AQI readings work? Why do the pollution board and IQAir data differ?

Delhi pollution: AQI is determined by pollutant with the highest concentration at the time of measurement, assigning that AQI value as overall rating.

Commuters drive amid dense smog in New Delhi (AFP)

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Published on Nov 13, 2024 12:16 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Noida and Greater Noida’s AQI see post-Diwali decline, air quality improves to ‘poor’

Noida’s AQI was recorded at 269 on Saturday, indicating “poor,” a slight improvement from 274 on Friday.

Noida, India- November 01, 2024: A mild wave of pollution continues in the city early in the morning on the day after Diwali , in Noida, India, on Friday, November 01, 2024. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 03, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida/greater Noida

Haryana: At 331, Sonepat’s air quality worst in country

Jind (311) too falls in ‘very poor’ category, mentions Central Pollution Control Board in its Air Quality Index bulletin. The AQI in several other Haryana cities was in the ‘poor’ category.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, AQI is calculated only if data is available for a minimum of three pollutants out of which one should necessarily be either particulate matter (PM) 2.5 or PM10. (Picture only for representational purpose)

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Updated on Oct 23, 2024 09:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

CPCB cracks down on illegal dyeing units in NCR

Closure notice issued to 52 of 90 units involved in the activity prohibited in non-conforming or residential areas, CPCB said in a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal on October 15

The Najafgarh drain carries water from Haryana to Delhi and joins the Yamuna. (HT Archive)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

CPCB to HC: Need four months for report on effluent from STPs in Punjab

The court was on September 30 hearing a plea, filed in January by a Mohali school, claiming that it had been facing serious problems of solid and sewer waste accumulation since 2022, but no remedial steps are being taken.

The Punjab government has been told that amount be deposited within two days with high court and in case of failure, additional sum of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore per day be deposited beyond this period.

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Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Delhi breathes cleanest air of 2024

Meteorology officials said Delhi was helped by good wind speed, up to 30kmph, and moderate showers over the past 24 hours

Dark clouds and light rainfall at Connaught Place. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 09, 2024 04:21 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

NGT asks Maha to submit response on fake pollution certificates till Nov

During audits at four plastic-recycling companies in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found out that 600,000 fake extended producer responsibility (EPR) certificates had been issued by the companies

As per the NGT order, these EPR certificates are used by companies that utilise plastic packaging to meet legal obligations by ensuring that a percentage of the plastic used by them is recycled. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Jul 31, 2024 11:01 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Delhi records best air quality of the year with AQI at 56

Experts attribute the improved air quality to rains and changing wind patterns as monsoon rains approach the national capital.

A person commutes in Delhi covering his face amid air pollution in November 2023. (File Photo)(HT Photo)

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Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:47 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Air pollution takes toll on mental health: Delhi govt informs NGT

NGT sought responses from the Delhi government and CPCB on the psychological impact of air quality decline, emphasising the analysis of mental health effects.

The tribunal, noting CPCB's reply, said there was no monitoring of certain air pollutants, including ammonia, lead, nickel arsenic and Benzo(a)pyrene. (Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

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Published on Apr 10, 2024 07:33 AM IST

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MPCB to take action against establishments violating pollution norms

The action will be taken as per the Central Pollution Control Board order issued on November 24, 2016, to control pollution at several public places like halls, clubhouses, hotels, motels, restaurants and more

The MPCB before the action on Monday (February 26) issued a public notice instructing all establishments to follow the guidelines issued by the CPCB in past. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 28, 2024 07:49 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pavana River enters ‘priority 1’ category due to increase in pollution

Based on the pollution level, the CPCB has prioritised river stretches across India into five categories

Earlier, the river was less polluted and had been categorised as priority 2 by the CPCB. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Feb 26, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Calm winds behind air quality drop, say experts

Mumbai's overall AQI is at 194 (moderate) with several areas reporting poor or very poor air quality. Calm winds are contributing to the decline in air quality. The Bombay High Court has taken note of the issue and the BMC has implemented measures to mitigate air pollution.

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Updated on Feb 17, 2024 06:56 AM IST

ByJeet Mashru

Centre holds off stricter curbs for now even as Delhi AQI turns severe

Delhi AQI: Stage 3 curbs include a ban on non-essential construction work and the plying of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR.

Air quality in Delhi turned ‘severe’ on Wednesday. (File Photo)

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Published on Jan 25, 2024 06:34 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

CPCB no longer sharing hourly air quality data

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has stopped sharing Delhi's hourly Air Quality Index (AQI) through the Sameer app, without explanation.

New Delhi, India- December 01, 2023: Commuters on Mayur Vihar Road in smoggy morning, in New Delhi, India, on Friday, December 01, 2023. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2023 01:13 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi’s air quality improves marginally, dips to ‘very poor’ with 385 AQI

As per the official data recorded on Sunday at 6am by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 14 out of Delhi’s 40 ambient air quality monitoring stations were in the ‘severe’ category, with Wazirpur (456) worst impacted, followed by Jahangirpuri (450) and Punjabi Bagh (442)

On Saturday, at 417, the capital’s 24-hour average AQI was in the severe category (Representative Photo)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2023 10:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Post-Diwali, AQI in NCR districts ‘very poor’

According to the CPCB’s bulletin at 4 pm on Tuesday, the air in Gurugram (386), Faridabad (384), Dharuhera (Rewari) (375), Hisar (357), Bahadurgarh (350), Rohtak (342), Kaithal (310), Fatehabad (305) and Panipat (300) was “very poor”

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Updated on Nov 15, 2023 07:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Amid spike in pollution, Delhi’s high NO2 levels a sign of worry

NO2 comes largely from vehicle emissions, and its levels indicate an enduring problem with Delhi’s air — pollution from vehicles.

Heavy smog in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2023 05:06 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi air quality ‘severe’, Noida AQI improves; Gurugram schools closed: Updates

Delhi Air Pollution Today: On Tuesday morning, the AQI in Anand Vihar was 432, RK Puram recorded 437, and New Moti Bagh showed a reading of 410.

A Student in Noida going to school amid increasing air pollution. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

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Published on Nov 07, 2023 06:51 AM IST

ByAniruddha Dhar

Delhi pollution: AQI remains ‘severe’, toxic air choking Capital. Latest updates

In Delhi, Aya Nagar clocked an AQI of 464, while in Noida sector- 62, it was recorded at 483.

A thick layer of haze in the air on Delhi-Meerut Expressway near Lal Kuan in Ghaziabad on Sunday. (Sakib Ali/HT)

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Published on Nov 05, 2023 08:24 AM IST

ByAniruddha Dhar

At 144, AQI in Mumbai falls to ‘moderate’ level

The air quality in Mumbai has downgraded to a 'moderate' level with an AQI of 144, primarily due to high levels of PM10 particles in the air. Some areas, such as Vile Parle West and Navi Mumbai, have 'very poor' air quality. The forecast for Tuesday remains the same.

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Updated on Oct 10, 2023 07:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Action against violators as AQI stays poor in Greater Noida

On September 23, Greater Noida had a ‘moderate’ AQI of 124, but it has since deteriorated, consistently remaining in the ‘poor’ category with an AQI of 298

As Greater Noida’s AQI has consistently remained in the ‘poor’ category for over a week, an enforcement activity to identify violations of Grap guidelines was initiated. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 05, 2023 06:04 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

CPCB recruitment 2023: Apply for 74 Consultant posts at cpcb.nic.in

CPCB invites applications for 74 Consultant posts. Apply online by October 10 at cpcb.nic.in. No application fee.

CPCB Invites Applications for 74 Consultant Posts, Apply by October 10 at cpcb.nic.in(Shutterstock/ Representative photo)

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Published on Sep 25, 2023 01:06 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

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The Commission for Air Quality Management also revoked the curbs under Stage 1 of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP) in view of the improved air quality.

The Central Pollution Control Board has declared the water at Triveni Sangam unfit for bathing due to high biological oxygen demand levels.

Mumbai's air quality worsened in Nov-Dec, with 10 monitoring stations exceeding PM2.5 limits; experts call for targeted pollution strategies year-round.

The minimum temperature, according to the India Meteorological Department, was recorded at 8 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy warned that the temperature could further take a drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius due to the winds in North India.

Central Pollution Control Board-led joint committee, on a complaint of encroachment, found only 6.2 bigha of land available against 19 bigha of a forest in Saidulajab, south Delhi

Similarly, Gomti Nagar and Kukrail forest area recorded an average AQI of 289 and 288, respectively, on Wednesday, slightly higher than Tuesday’s 269 and 217

As per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall AQI of Delhi stood at 428 - ‘severe’ category - at around 7 am on Sunday.

Delhi pollution: AQI is determined by pollutant with the highest concentration at the time of measurement, assigning that AQI value as overall rating.

Noida’s AQI was recorded at 269 on Saturday, indicating “poor,” a slight improvement from 274 on Friday.

Jind (311) too falls in ‘very poor’ category, mentions Central Pollution Control Board in its Air Quality Index bulletin. The AQI in several other Haryana cities was in the ‘poor’ category.

Closure notice issued to 52 of 90 units involved in the activity prohibited in non-conforming or residential areas, CPCB said in a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal on October 15

The court was on September 30 hearing a plea, filed in January by a Mohali school, claiming that it had been facing serious problems of solid and sewer waste accumulation since 2022, but no remedial steps are being taken.

Meteorology officials said Delhi was helped by good wind speed, up to 30kmph, and moderate showers over the past 24 hours

During audits at four plastic-recycling companies in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found out that 600,000 fake extended producer responsibility (EPR) certificates had been issued by the companies

Experts attribute the improved air quality to rains and changing wind patterns as monsoon rains approach the national capital.

NGT sought responses from the Delhi government and CPCB on the psychological impact of air quality decline, emphasising the analysis of mental health effects.

The action will be taken as per the Central Pollution Control Board order issued on November 24, 2016, to control pollution at several public places like halls, clubhouses, hotels, motels, restaurants and more

Based on the pollution level, the CPCB has prioritised river stretches across India into five categories

Mumbai's overall AQI is at 194 (moderate) with several areas reporting poor or very poor air quality. Calm winds are contributing to the decline in air quality. The Bombay High Court has taken note of the issue and the BMC has implemented measures to mitigate air pollution.

Delhi AQI: Stage 3 curbs include a ban on non-essential construction work and the plying of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has stopped sharing Delhi's hourly Air Quality Index (AQI) through the Sameer app, without explanation.

As per the official data recorded on Sunday at 6am by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 14 out of Delhi’s 40 ambient air quality monitoring stations were in the ‘severe’ category, with Wazirpur (456) worst impacted, followed by Jahangirpuri (450) and Punjabi Bagh (442)

According to the CPCB’s bulletin at 4 pm on Tuesday, the air in Gurugram (386), Faridabad (384), Dharuhera (Rewari) (375), Hisar (357), Bahadurgarh (350), Rohtak (342), Kaithal (310), Fatehabad (305) and Panipat (300) was “very poor”

NO2 comes largely from vehicle emissions, and its levels indicate an enduring problem with Delhi’s air — pollution from vehicles.

Delhi Air Pollution Today: On Tuesday morning, the AQI in Anand Vihar was 432, RK Puram recorded 437, and New Moti Bagh showed a reading of 410.

In Delhi, Aya Nagar clocked an AQI of 464, while in Noida sector- 62, it was recorded at 483.

The air quality in Mumbai has downgraded to a 'moderate' level with an AQI of 144, primarily due to high levels of PM10 particles in the air. Some areas, such as Vile Parle West and Navi Mumbai, have 'very poor' air quality. The forecast for Tuesday remains the same.

On September 23, Greater Noida had a ‘moderate’ AQI of 124, but it has since deteriorated, consistently remaining in the ‘poor’ category with an AQI of 298

CPCB invites applications for 74 Consultant posts. Apply online by October 10 at cpcb.nic.in. No application fee.

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