AQI

India has emerged as the world’s third most polluted country. In 2023, India’s air quality, with an average annual PM2.5 concentration of 54.4 micrograms per cubic metre, was better than only two countries…

Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Goa and many other cities in India have been under severe Air Quality Index (AQI) as the pollution level is rising gradually. With the onset of cold and Diwali festivities coming ahead, the AQI is expected to go even higher. While one can take precautionary measures like using an air purifier at home and wearing a mask when outside, there is not much that can bring down the AQI in the overall environment due to multiple factors that lead to the rising graph. In order to check the AQI of your area…

With the recent wildfires in Canada having pushed the smoke down into the US, there’s been a lot of news lately about just how bad the air quality has been along the east coast. From Chicago all the way to New York City, and it’s only starting to move further south. Recently, the AQI in New York City was well over 400. The scale only goes to 500, and once it hits 300, it’s dangerous to be outside. So that tells you just how bad it’s been lately. So, how can you check the air quality around you? It’s actually quite easy,…

The Delhi government has banned BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars in the wake of deteriorating air quality till December 9. The decision has been taken as part of actions under Stage-III of revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and the violation of the order will result in Rs 20,000 fine.“As per the directions as provided under Stage III of the revised GRAP and under section 115 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, it is hereby ordered that there shall be restrictions to ply BS- III, Petrol and BS-IV, Diesel LMVS (4…

Image Source : HAVELLS Havells Consumer appliance maker Havells India on Monday announced a new air purifier along with an AQI (air quality index) monitor. The 'Meditate' air purifier comes in silver satin colour and is priced at Rs 64,900. The device will soon be available on Amazon, said the company. The new air purifier is powered by 'SpaceTech' air purification…

Last updated: June 9th, 2022 at 11:45 UTC+02:00 On its official blog, Google has announced that users will now be able to track the air quality (AQI) around them using Google Maps. This feature will be of great help to people who face respiratory issues. The Google Maps air quality feature is widely rolling out for Android in the US. Notably, you will get detailed information about the air quality, whether it is smoggy, smoky, bad, or wonderful to head outdoors. Moreover, it will also show Air Quality Index numbers…