AQI 'very poor' in Gurgaon, air near Aravalis worse as mercury dips and wind slows down
November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025
The Times of India
PM2.5 levels were highest in TERI Gram (315 µg/m³), followed by Gwalpahari (296 µg/m³) and Sector 51 (265 µg/m³). PM10 levels were also the highest in TERI Gram (312 µg/m³), followed by Gwalpahari (267 µg/m³) and Sector 51 (201 µg/m³). The CPCB's annual average permissible limits for PM2.5 and PM10 are 60 µg/m³ and 100 µg/m³ respectively.
Smog still hangs heavy, Gurgaon’s air remains ‘poor’ with AQI 278
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025
The Times of India
Particulate matter levels underline the problem. Sector 51 reported the highest PM2.5 concentration at 365 µg/m³, followed by Gwalpahari at 343 and Vikas Sadan at 276. TERI Gram recorded the highest PM10 level at 343 µg/m³, followed by Sector 51 at 338 and Gwalpahari at 254. PM10 data for Vikas Sadan was not available. All stations remain above the CPCB limits of 60 µg/m³ for PM2.5 and 100 µg/m³ for PM10.
Poor AQI in Faridabad: Study indicates dust major contributor in PM 10 escalation
November 11, 2025 |
November 14, 2025
The Tribune
With Faridabad experiencing “poor” Air Quality Index (AQI), with readings ranging from 204 to 264 over the last few days, the source apportionment study, conducted by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), reveals that road dust is the most significant contributor of the particulate matter (PM) 10, while industries majorly contribute towards PM 2.5.
Poor AQI in Faridabad: Study indicates dust major contributor in PM 10 escalation
November 11, 2025 |
November 14, 2025
The Tribune
With Faridabad experiencing "poor" Air Quality Index (AQI), with readings ranging from 204 to 264 over the last few days, the source apportionment study, conducted by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), reveals that road dust is the most significant contributor of the particulate matter (PM) 10, while industries majorly contribute towards PM 2.5.
Grappling with air pollution crisis, Centre asks states to set up special chest clinics in 131 NCAP cities
November 12, 2025 |
November 12, 2025
Mint
Dr Anju Goel, Associate Director, Air Quality Division at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), stated that numerous policies and regulations have been enacted by various agencies of both state and central administrations; however, their implementation remains relatively weak. She added that we must upgrade our PUC system with the latest technological advancements and artificial intelligence, while also strengthening the surveillance and evaluation framework for greater transparency and accountability.
Metro to keep 10.9 lakh vehicles off roads daily by 2031: TERI study
November 11, 2025 |
November 11, 2025
The Pioneer
A study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) found that by 2031, the Delhi Metro will help keep nearly 10.9 lakh vehicles off the city’s roads every day, significantly reducing congestion, fuel consumption and air pollution across the National Capital Region.
