System of Air Quality
After brief respite, city’s air quality deteriorates again
The average AQI of the day as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was recorded at 262, under “poor” category.
‘Good’ air quality in city backed by incessant rain
The PM10 and PM2.5 levels were recorded at 39 and 26 microgramme per cubic metre (ug/m3).
Relief as rains improve air quality
At ‘satisfactory’ level, Delhiites breathe cleanest air after almost a year.
MPCB to close polluting industries
Upto 1,000 units have been already shut down since last year.
Mumbai to get 11 new air stations to monitor pollution
These stations are set up at Borivali, Kandivali, Mulund, Vile Parle, Kalina, Kurla, Worli, Powai, Sion and Colaba.
Mumbai records worst air of 2018
Meanwhile Malad, Andheri and Colaba recorded ‘poor’ levels of PM2.5.
Haze pollutant now a criteria for AQI
Officials stated that the city and suburban areas would get these new air-monitoring stations by the end of March 2018.