Angry citizens raise voice as city records poor AQI on 3rd straight day
1 week, 4 days ago

Angry citizens raise voice as city records poor AQI on 3rd straight day

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: With the city smothered under a blanket of smog for the third consecutive day, angry citizens are demanding to know what action the BMC is taking. Prakash Belwade, a social activist and resident of Shivaji Park, on Saturday complained about the demolition work being carried out around Shivaji Park despite a stop work notice issued by the BMC on December 27. If you look at the demolition sites, there are no water sprinklers as mandated.” Advocate Godfrey Pimenta of the trustee Watchdog Foundation said that an RMC plant placed near Sanjay Gandhi National Park was operational without adhering to the guidelines. There are no road-cleaning measures happening in our area.” As per the daily report update by the BMC, civic workers collected 189 metric tons of debris on Saturday and cleaned 243 kilometres of road with water under the Dust Mitigation Plan. MMRDA issues stringent guidelines to curb pollution On Saturday, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority issued stringent guidelines to curb dust pollution caused by construction activities.

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Construction work halted amid poor air quality in Mumbai
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1 week, 2 days ago

Construction work halted amid poor air quality in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In view of the haze enveloping Mumbai in recent days, civic authorities have halted all public and private construction work in Borivali East and Byculla, where air quality has been poor in recent times. Construction work halted amid poor air quality in Mumbai Real estate developers are unhappy with the stop-work order issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, while …

Mumbai civic body halts construction work in 2 areas as air quality dips
1 week, 3 days ago

Mumbai civic body halts construction work in 2 areas as air quality dips

India Today  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday halted construction activities in Mumbai's Byculla and Borivali East as air quality in these areas dipped close to 'poor' levels, with the Air Quality Index hovering around the 200-mark. The decision, announced by BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, aligns with the implementation of GRAP-4 guidelines, which mandate the halting of construction and industrial activities when …

After Delhi, now Mumbai sees sharp spike in air pollution; BMC deploys mist cannons and 100 tankers — Key updates
1 week, 4 days ago

After Delhi, now Mumbai sees sharp spike in air pollution; BMC deploys mist cannons and 100 tankers — Key updates

Live Mint  

Air pollution surged to unprecedented levels in Mumbai this week amid growing efforts to improve the situation. A dense fog continued to envelop the city on Saturday despite the use of mist cannons and a 100 water tankers to wash roads. Data released by the Central Pollution Control Board at 4:00 pm indicated ‘moderate’ air quality for Mumbai with an …

Mumbai: MMRDA issues guidelines to curb construction dust, improve air quality
1 week, 5 days ago

Mumbai: MMRDA issues guidelines to curb construction dust, improve air quality

India TV News  

In wake to improve Mumbai's air quality, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority on Saturday issued stringent guidelines to curb dust pollution caused by construction activities in the city. In a communique issued today MMRDA said these measures are a critical step towards improving Mumbai's air quality and ensuring sustainable urban development. Mumbai air quality: MMRDA's guidelines The guidelines are …

BMC issues fresh guidelines to tackle air pollution
2 weeks, 2 days ago

BMC issues fresh guidelines to tackle air pollution

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Amidst rising concerns about Mumbai’s worsening air quality index, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday released a fresh set of guidelines to take immediate and stringent measures to tackle air pollution. The guidelines mostly reinforce measures already specified in the Mumbai Air Pollution Mitigation Plan. BMC issues fresh guidelines to tackle air pollution According to the guidelines, mechanical sweeping …

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force
3 weeks ago

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi residents woke up to another day of toxic air quality on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index hovering above 440 in the “severe” category, even as Graded Response Action Plan IV restrictions remained in effect across the capital and NCR. Of the 37 monitoring stations listed on the Sameer app, which provides hourly updates on the …

PMC cracks down against projects over air pollution
3 weeks, 5 days ago

PMC cracks down against projects over air pollution

Hindustan Times  

Stop work notice to 91 sites Over the past month, Pune’s air quality has consistently remained under the “moderate” category, with the Air Quality Index fluctuating between 100 and 200. As Pune grapples with deteriorating air quality, the Pune Municipal Corporation has intensified its efforts to enforce dust control measures at construction sites. Over the past month, Pune’s air quality …

‘Poor’ air quality: OSPCB asks ULBs to do better
1 month ago

‘Poor’ air quality: OSPCB asks ULBs to do better

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With air quality deteriorating in many key urban regions of the state, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board has asked all urban local bodies to take appropriate measures to check dust pollution to minimise the winter crisis. As per the Central Pollution Control Board statistics, air quality index of some of the major urban areas in the state continues …

Delhi: Air travels from ‘poor’ to ‘severe’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi: Air travels from ‘poor’ to ‘severe’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: DELHI’s air quality saw a temporary improvement on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index dipping below the 300 mark for the first time since late October. However, by night, the AQI surged back above 400 at many monitoring stations, indicating a return to ‘severe’ levels. As of 9:30pm, the CPCB’s Sameer App reported that 24 out of …

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues

India TV News  

Delhi AQI: Residents in the national capital complained of breathing difficulties as the air quality in Delhi remained in the very poor category on Sunday for the third-week post-Diwali. "We direct the Delhi Government and Delhi Police to ensure that check posts are immediately set up at all 113 entry points," the bench ordered. Keeping in view the rising level …

Delhi stares at more dusty days as strict curbs set in
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi stares at more dusty days as strict curbs set in

Live Mint  

New Delhi: After imposing the toughest curbs after pollution levels shot through the roof, the national capital is left with few options, as weather predictions pointed to more dusty days ahead. Sinking air quality has affected solar power generation, experts said, though there are no figures yet to substantiate the fall. While this should not significantly impact the all-India solar …

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi's air apocalypse: Why is PM silent on pollution?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi's air apocalypse: Why is PM silent on pollution?

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday slammed the central government for its alleged inaction in addressing the ongoing pollution crisis in the capital city and the adjoining areas, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of remaining silent on the matter. Speaking to India Today TV, the Chief Minister wondered if the Centre and PM Modi are concerned about the health of …

Delhi AQI alert: Smog worsens; pollution continues to raise health concerns
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi AQI alert: Smog worsens; pollution continues to raise health concerns

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in the national capital continues to remain a concern amongst the people as the AQI reaches hazardous levels, falling under the 'severe' category and posing serious health threats including respiratory issues, eye irritation, and increased risk of cardiovascular problems. Meanwhile, the Delhi government implemented a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under Graded …

SC agrees to examine why pre-emptive steps weren’t taken to check pollution
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC agrees to examine why pre-emptive steps weren’t taken to check pollution

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on Monday the Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi and Adjoining Areas on why pre-emptive steps were not taken before the pollution levels worsened to the “severe” category. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih agreed to take up the issue on Monday on senior advocate Aparajita …

Anti-dust campaign: Delhi govt releases guidelines for construction sites
3 months, 1 week ago

Anti-dust campaign: Delhi govt releases guidelines for construction sites

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Saturday released a 14-point guideline for construction sites to follow in order to check dust pollution during the winter season in the city. The Bharatiya Janata Party, however, criticised the AAP government for making grand announcements such as 14, 17, or 21-point pollution control projects every year without any tangible results on the ground …

Strict Action and Not Seasonal Scolding Must Be SC’s Take on Delhi’s AQI Menace
1 year, 1 month ago

Strict Action and Not Seasonal Scolding Must Be SC’s Take on Delhi’s AQI Menace

The Quint  

With stubble burning being the prime reason, vehicular pollution and incapacitated smog towers in the capital continue to exacerbate the situation. The SC has mandated the concerned governments to provide details of the steps taken and their progress thus far in the upcoming hearing scheduled next Tuesday. While the governments continue to grapple with technical, economic, and political challenges to …

‘Gas chamber’ Delhi needs action, not posturing, L-G says as air quality worsens
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Gas chamber’ Delhi needs action, not posturing, L-G says as air quality worsens

The Hindu  

Saxena on Thursday took on the Delhi government over the deteriorating air quality, saying the city needs action, “not mere posturing”. Mr. Saxena’s comments came on a day when Delhi’s air quality index deteriorated to the ‘severe’ category from ‘very poor’ registered a day earlier. In response, the Aam Aadmi Party, in a statement, said the Delhi government has taken …

Brace for a long battle against air pollution: Chahal
1 year, 1 month ago

Brace for a long battle against air pollution: Chahal

Hindustan Times  

Just like how the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation braces for monsoon with a preparedness plan in summer, the civic body will henceforth follow its air pollution mitigation measures every year. Calling air pollution an effect of climate change, BMC administrator Iqbal Singh Chahal on Thursday said the issue which was perceived as a “temporary phenomenon” last year would be witnessed during …

At 423, Capital’s AQI ‘severe’, Delhi govt to meet, decide on emergency steps
1 year, 2 months ago

At 423, Capital’s AQI ‘severe’, Delhi govt to meet, decide on emergency steps

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality index was recorded at 423, in the ‘severe’ category, on Thursday morning at 9am as calm local winds and a northwesterly wind-direction combined to cover the capital in a haze of pollution and made breathing difficult. Environment minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that he will chair a meeting of all Delhi government ministers today …

Follow dust mitigation norms or face action, BMC tells builders
1 year, 2 months ago

Follow dust mitigation norms or face action, BMC tells builders

The Hindu  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Friday served notices to more than 100 contractors and real estate firms engaged in executing private and government projects, asking them to adhere to dust mitigation norms or face action, civic officials said as the metropolis battles poor air quality. Poor AQI The communication covers contractors and real estate firms in the P North civic …

Mumbai air pollution: BMC implements measures to curb air pollution
1 year, 2 months ago

Mumbai air pollution: BMC implements measures to curb air pollution

Live Mint  

Maharashtra's capital city Mumbai has been reeling under poor air quality, registering an AQI that is worse than national capital Delhi. BMC's methods to curb air pollution in Mumbai includes -Installation of sprinkler system within 15 days in construction sites, and anti-smog machines within 30 days -Compulsory 35 ft iron sheet enclosures on all construction sites made mandatory -Construction sites …

Cong Flags Concern Over Rising Air Pollution In Mumbai, Demands Implementation Of MVA's 'Action Plan'
1 year, 2 months ago

Cong Flags Concern Over Rising Air Pollution In Mumbai, Demands Implementation Of MVA's 'Action Plan'

ABP News  

New Delhi: Flagging concerns over Mumbai’s air quality, Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad said the city’s Air Quality Index has breached the danger level in the last few days and urged the Maharashtra government to implement the climate action plan of the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi regime, news agency PTI reported. According to the MVA's Mumbai Climate Action Plan, measures could …

MCD winter action plan: 383 teams check violations in Delhi
1 year, 3 months ago

MCD winter action plan: 383 teams check violations in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi said it will constitute 383 surveillance teams comprising 932 officials to check violations related to biomass, open burning of waste, and dumping of construction and demolition waste as part of the civic body’s winter action plan. An MCD spokesperson said that according to the directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management to combat …

Mumbai civic body forms 7-member committee to control air pollution
1 year, 9 months ago

Mumbai civic body forms 7-member committee to control air pollution

India Today  

In a bid to control air pollution in Mumbai, a seven-member committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of Additional Municipal Commissioner Dr Sanjeev Kumar. BMC Commissioner, Iqbal Singh Chahal, announced that dust is the main factor causing air pollution in the city and to control it, a report shall be submitted within seven days. The air quality in Mumbai …

Mumbai in a haze: Pollution hits alarming levels
1 year, 11 months ago

Mumbai in a haze: Pollution hits alarming levels

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 03, 2023 16:04 IST Mumbai’s Air Quality Index has been recording alarming levels since the onset of winter. According to recordings by SAFAR, a government monitoring system that tracks pollution and air quality in Indian cities, the AQI was between 300 and 400 for 23 days in January. While the city undergoes periods of poor AQI in …

BMC gets action plan to improve air quality
2 years, 1 month ago

BMC gets action plan to improve air quality

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In a fourth consecutive day, on Wednesday, the city recorded an average air quality index of 271 -- categorised as “poor”. We have asked the fire and health departments of BMC to ensure that these commercial hubs switch to cleaner fuels like PNG or electric ovens or install an air pollution system. Explaining the reason behind the present crisis, …

Delhi lifts final stage curbs to combat air pollution; diesel cars, trucks can return to roads
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi lifts final stage curbs to combat air pollution; diesel cars, trucks can return to roads

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi has lifted final stage curbs imposed to tackle pollution With the lifting of Stage IV GRAP curbs, diesel car, trucks will now be to return on Delhi roads Delhi AQI improves from 'severe' to 'very poor' Delhi Air Pollution: Centre's air quality panel on Sunday lifted curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR under the final stage of air pollution action …

Delhi's Air Quality Improves, but Still Very Poor; 4 Out of Every 5 Families in Delhi-NCR Facing Pollution-related Ailments, Says Survey
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi's Air Quality Improves, but Still Very Poor; 4 Out of Every 5 Families in Delhi-NCR Facing Pollution-related Ailments, Says Survey

News 18  

As Delhi’s air quality remained in the “severe” category for a second day in trot, the Arvind Kejriwal-led government announced hat primary schools will remain shut from Saturday and 50 per cent of its staff will work from home, while private offices have been advised to follow the same. Almost all air quality monitoring stations recorded “severe” category, with at …

Delhi's air quality shows no improvement, AQI still 'very poor' at 349
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi's air quality shows no improvement, AQI still 'very poor' at 349

India Today  

The air quality in Delhi showed no improvement from the previous day as the overall Air Quality Index of the city fell under the ‘very poor’ category at 349. According to data from the monitoring stations listed on the government website showing the National Air Quality Index, Lodhi Road registered an AQI of 204, the station at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium …

Violation of anti-pollution norms to be handled with strict penalty: Govt
2 years, 2 months ago

Violation of anti-pollution norms to be handled with strict penalty: Govt

Hindustan Times  

The Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas has directed all stakeholders including industries and project proponents of construction and demolition sites to strictly follow its statutory directions in the coming days to avoid prosecution and penalties. “CAQM has advised the state implementing agencies including the State Pollution Control Boards and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to …

Delhi pollution action plan: 233 anti-smog guns, 611 teams to check garbage burning in open
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi pollution action plan: 233 anti-smog guns, 611 teams to check garbage burning in open

India TV News  

Delhi pollution action plan: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced 15-point winter action plan for curbing pollution. Announcing the action plan to combat the pollution in national capital, CM Kejriwal said, "Delhi govt will install 233 anti-smog guns, 150 mobile anti-smog guns to curb pollution. Delhi government has formed 611 teams to check garbage burning in open, will …

Air pollution still severe, but situation improving since 2019: Govt to Parliament
3 years, 1 month ago

Air pollution still severe, but situation improving since 2019: Govt to Parliament

India Today  

As Delhi’s air pollution is still in the “severe” category, the matter is being debated over reasons, steps, action and its impact in the National Capital Region and adjoining states. KEY SOURCE OF POLLUTION IN DELHI-NCR As per the government’s reply, the major sources of air pollution in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas which aggravate during the winter due to unfavourable …

Master Plan’s push for dust control could accelerate Delhi’s action plan
3 years, 6 months ago

Master Plan’s push for dust control could accelerate Delhi’s action plan

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Development Authority ’s draft Master Plan for 2041 released this week envisages a sustainable infrastructure for Delhi and also highlights the problem of dust pollution in the city. In a mega-city like Delhi, we still do not have enough air quality monitoring sensors.” The draft Master Plan also suggests the involvement of citizens in controlling pollution. All concerned …

Noida’s air quality ‘very poor’; roads sprinkled with water, cleaned by machines to check pollution
4 years, 2 months ago

Noida’s air quality ‘very poor’; roads sprinkled with water, cleaned by machines to check pollution

Hindustan Times  

Noida’s air quality on Friday reached “very poor” level of 313 due to concentration of PM 2.5, according to a government agency, which advised people to take precaution. According to the index, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 …

Speaker asks OSPCB to launch awareness campaign against pollution
5 years, 2 months ago

Speaker asks OSPCB to launch awareness campaign against pollution

India TV News  

Odisha Assembly Speaker S N Patro has asked the State Pollution Control Board to launch a vigorous awareness campaign against pollution in all civic bodies across the state. Patro issued this direction while presiding over the State Assembly House Committee on Environment meeting here on Tuesday. OSPCB member-secretary Debidutta Biswal said climate change, global warming, emission of carbon dioxide and …

Delhi air pollution: Deadly smog envelops city, AQI breaches 858 at some places
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi air pollution: Deadly smog envelops city, AQI breaches 858 at some places

Live Mint  

Air pollution levels in India’s capital remained at near record levels, forcing schools to shut down through mid week and keeping residents indoors, as the nation grapples for solutions. The level of carcinogenic pollutants, which increases risk of stroke, heart disease and lung cancer, in New Delhi’s air was almost six times the reading in Beijing, where air quality has …

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