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Delhi AQI turns 'very poor' at 312 as winter curbs begin: 1,539 vehicles turned back, Rs 68.4 lakh fined

Delhi's AQI reached 312 at 9 am on 2 November, the first 'very poor' reading this season, a day after the Winter Action Plan began. On day one, 1,539 of 14,930 vehicles checked at the borders were turned back, penalties came to Rs 68.4 lakh and 32 of 300 sites broke dust norms.

Subhash Gupta•1 day ago2 min

Delhi logs 15.3°C, its lowest October minimum in three years, as AQI stays 'poor' at 229 under GRAP Stage I

Delhi's Safdarjung recorded 15.3°C on Tuesday, 1.9 degrees below normal and the lowest October minimum in three years. Air quality stayed 'poor' on Thursday morning at an AQI of 229, with three stations above 300, and GRAP Stage I has been in force since 21 October.

Subhash Gupta•5 days ago4 min

Delhi's air hits a 100-day high at AQI 244 and GRAP Stage I comes into force across the NCR: what is barred

Delhi's AQI reached 244, the worst in 100 days, and the Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage I of GRAP across the NCR for the first time this season. Readings eased a little on Thursday, but the poor category is forecast to continue until at least 25 October.

Amita Sahani•1 week ago4 min