NEW DELHI: Fog and poor visibility disrupted transportation in Delhi on Friday, with 27 trains running behind schedule, according to Indian Railways. Foggy conditions have hampered rail operations for several days, causing significant delays across various routes.Major delays reported include the Farakka Express, delayed by 277 minutes, AP Express by 240 minutes, Karnataka Express by…
Light rains improved air quality in Delhi NEW DELHI: The central panel overseeing Delhi-NCR’s air quality revoked Stage-III restrictions under GRAP on Sunday, as pollution levels decreased due to suitable weather conditions, as per an official directive. A western disturbance brought light rain to Delhi and surrounding areas, enhancing the region’s air quality.“The AQI of…
NEW DELHI: A thick layer of fog blanketed national capital on Tuesday morning as a cold wave gripped the city, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and biting winds.The India Meteorological Department reported a temperature of 11.6°C at 5.30am, with a minimum temperature forecast of 8°C and a maximum of 19°C for the day. Dense…
NEW DELHI: The commission for air quality management (CAQM) has withdrawn Stage-III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as the air quality index (AQI) shows improvement. Officials confirmed on Sunday that Stage-I and Stage-II protocols remain active.This withdrawal follows the sub-committee’s assessment of air quality data and IMD/IITM forecasts, which indicated…
NEW DELHI: Centre’s panel overseeing Delhi-NCR’s air quality on Friday reinstated stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) due to deteriorating air pollution caused by adverse weather conditions, according to an official order.The air quality measurements in Delhi showed a worsening trend, with the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) reaching 371…
NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday allowed Delhi-NCR schools to conduct classes in a “hybrid mode,” combining physical and online sessions wherever feasible, in response to Supreme Court directives.The decision comes amid hazardous air quality in the region due to persistent smog. “State governments in the NCR shall ensure that…
NEW DELHI: Delhi residents awoke to dense smog on Thursday morning, causing a sharp drop in visibility and pushing air quality into the ‘severe’ category.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 432. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 473, IGI Airport (T3) 435, and ITO…
