Delhi records best AQI for Oct 24 in 10 years excluding Covid period: Govt ...Middle East

Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 191 on Saturday, the lowest for October 24 in a decade, excluding the Covid period, the Delhi government said, attributing the improvement to sustained pollution control measures. According to a statement issued by the Environment Department, the AQI stood at 306 on October 24 in 2024 and 275 on the corresponding date in 2025, before declining to 191 this year. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the improvement reflected the government's efforts to tackle pollution through enforcement, monitoring and public participation. An AQI of 191 falls in the 'moderate' category. The government said nearly 9,883 vehicle challans were issued in the last 24 hours as part of its anti-pollution drive. During the same period, 2,810 km of roads were mechanically swept and 1,075 km covered through water sprinkling to control dust. Authorities also removed 12,702 metric tonnes of waste, lifted 2,223 metric tonnes of construction and demolitio

Hence then, the article about delhi records best aqi for oct 24 in 10 years excluding covid period govt was published today ( Saturday 24/10/2026 - 06:20 PM ) and is available on Business Standard ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Delhi records best AQI for Oct 24 in 10 years excluding Covid period: Govt )

Also on site :

• AI giant cuts internet access to its most powerful models
• "Guardian. For Family": Hasil Uji Tabrak TIGGO7 Buktikan Komitmen CHERY terhadap Keselamatan Keluarga
• Best Broadband Provider for Small Businesses UK (2026): Love Business Group Recognised for Helping SMEs Compare Business Broadband Options by Expert Consumers