Rahul Gandhi on air pollution in north India: 'Need collective response, not political blame games'
4 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi on air pollution in north India: 'Need collective response, not political blame games'

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the air pollution in north India is a national emergency that requires a collective response instead of political blame games. “Air pollution in North India is a national emergency—a public health crisis that is stealing our children’s future and suffocating the elderly, and an environmental and economic disaster that is ruining countless lives,” Gandhi wrote on X, while sharing a video of his interaction with environmentalist Vimlendu Jha. Rahul Gandhi said that the poor suffer the most due to air pollution, unable to escape the toxic air that surrounds them, adding that the toxic air is also causing a decline in Tourism and global reputation. Delhi air pollution Delhi’s AQI had been severe since November 16, making it five consecutive days till Wednesday.

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'No safe level of air pollution', experts warn as India refuses to link pollution to deaths
15 hours, 13 minutes ago

'No safe level of air pollution', experts warn as India refuses to link pollution to deaths

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Studies and scientific evidence have proven that there is a direct link between air pollution and adverse health outcomes during peak air pollution days and increased incidents of acute respiratory disease in India, a top Lancet Countdown official has said. The statement by Executive Director at Lancet Countdown, Marina Belen Romanello, came as a report by the Indian …

Manjinder Singh Sirsa Alleges Deliberate Pollution Increase in Delhi, Blames State Government
1 week, 5 days ago

Manjinder Singh Sirsa Alleges Deliberate Pollution Increase in Delhi, Blames State Government

ABP News  

BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa has raised serious allegations regarding the worsening air pollution in Delhi, claiming that efforts are being made to deliberately increase pollution levels. He criticized the Delhi government, stating that its failure to take necessary preventive measures has resulted in a steady decline in air quality.Sirsa accused the state administration of neglecting its responsibility, leading to …

Air pollution hits health and GDP, yet missing from poll promises
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Air pollution hits health and GDP, yet missing from poll promises

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is enjoying a long spell of good air. A Genuine Crisis One hypothesis is that the immediacy of air pollution’s health and economic effects don’t compare to other pressing issues such as subsidies and identity politics, particularly for the poor. To get some sense of the prevalence of negative impacts of air pollution, not just in Delhi, the Artha …

Yamuna pollution takes centre stage in Delhi poll campaigning but air pollution disappears
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Yamuna pollution takes centre stage in Delhi poll campaigning but air pollution disappears

The Hindu  

Even as pollution of the Yamuna river took centre stage in the Delhi Assembly election campaign for all three main political parties, air pollution was almost absent from the political messaging. Air pollution was almost absent from election speeches of Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Mr. Modi, and found fleeting mentions in senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s speeches. …

Economic Survey 2024-25 | What does it say about air pollution?
2 months ago

Economic Survey 2024-25 | What does it say about air pollution?

The Hindu  

Focusing on climate adaptation as a key goal, the government in the 2024-25 Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament on Friday said that India will need to continue “efforts to maximise the efficiency of its existing fossil fuel resources in the medium term”. Economic Survey 2024-25: Read live updates here The Economic Survey recognises air pollution as a major concern for …

Jasmine Shah – “AAP is the only party that has initiatives to tackle pollution”
2 months ago

Jasmine Shah – “AAP is the only party that has initiatives to tackle pollution”

Hindustan Times  

Why did you choose to become a politician? What do you propose to do about that?I think it is largely the perception of people outside Delhi that the Aam Aadmi Party has done very little on pollution. If you really want to bring Delhi’s air quality much closer to international standards, the answer does not lie in Delhi. Are you …

Air pollution crisis finally in focus ahead of tight Delhi election
2 months, 1 week ago

Air pollution crisis finally in focus ahead of tight Delhi election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Chawla, a 50-year-old resident of Delhi’s affluent Siri Fort …

Air pollution bigger threat than cancer? Age-reversing CEO sounds alarm
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Air pollution bigger threat than cancer? Age-reversing CEO sounds alarm

India Today  

Bryan Johnson, a 45-year-old millionaire tech entrepreneur and longevity advocate, has made headlines for his unconventional mission to reverse ageing and extend human lifespans. Bryan Johnson, while highlighting his visit to India, shared a post on X said, "India would save more years of life by solving air pollution than curing cancer. The country’s air pollution levels contribute to nearly …

Delhi Pollution: Unbreathable Air Is Damaging Your Health, Expert Shares How To Stay Safe
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Pollution: Unbreathable Air Is Damaging Your Health, Expert Shares How To Stay Safe

ABP News  

Delhi Pollution: Delhi's air quality worsened to the upper limit of "Very Poor" category on Monday, December 16, with the AQI ranging between a shocking 401 and 450, according to some reports. GRAP-Stage III restrictions have been activated in the entire National Capital Region amid "highly unfavourable meteorological conditions", the Commission for Air Quality Management, the central government's pollution watchdog, …

India’s novel attempts at battling deadly air pollution are falling short
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s novel attempts at battling deadly air pollution are falling short

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI—As the skies turned hazy with pollution this winter, a giant outdoor purifier sat dormant in the Indian capital’s central business district. The Delhi government said the smog guns and drones were part of emergency measures to combat pollution during winter months and that the country’s top court had ordered the construction of the smog tower. Environmental experts said …

Air pollution deaths in India rose from 4.5 million to 7.3 million in 10 years: Lancet
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air pollution deaths in India rose from 4.5 million to 7.3 million in 10 years: Lancet

India Today  

Long-term exposure to air pollution is claiming millions of lives in India, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. Over the decade, approximately 3.8 million deaths were attributed to air pollution levels exceeding India's air quality guideline of 40 micrograms per cubic metre. While India's national air pollution control programme, launched in 2017, aims …

Delhi residents’ body urges PM Modi for action on rising pollution woes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi residents’ body urges PM Modi for action on rising pollution woes

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The United Residents Joint Action, a consortium representing over 2,500 Residents’ Welfare Associations in Delhi, has penned a letter to the Prime Minister’s Office urging the central government to prioritise tackling the worsening pollution crisis in the ongoing parliamentary session. The letter expressed deep frustration over the lack of focus on Delhi-NCR’s pollution emergency, particularly as the region …

Residents' body appeals to PM Modi for action on Delhi's pollution crisis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Residents' body appeals to PM Modi for action on Delhi's pollution crisis

India Today  

The United Residents Joint Action, a group representing several resident welfare associations in Delhi, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate action to address the city’s pollution crisis. With the Commission on Air Quality Management enforcing Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, residents have been advised to stay indoors due to severe air quality restrictions. The group …

Smog, Sweet Smog | Power Play by Anand Mishra
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Smog, Sweet Smog | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 06, 2024 18:12 IST - 4 MINS READ Dear readers, So here we are again—Parliament’s winter session unfolds like a well-rehearsed drama, complete with its predictable plot twists and familiar cast of characters. My relatives and friends, many with children or relatives working in the capital, keep asking the same question: “How do people live there?” It’s …

Air pollution is a national problem. Can you live with it?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air pollution is a national problem. Can you live with it?

Live Mint  

These numbers reflect the air quality levels in different corners of Parth Phiroze Mehrotra’s house in a posh south Delhi neighbourhood. “Before this, I had 10 air purifiers in the house for over three years," says Phiroze Mehrotra, 38, editor-in-chief of publishing house Juggernaut Books. And then there are residents like Phiroze Mehrotra, who are finding ways to shield themselves—he’s …

‘Itna bhayankar…’: Nitin Gadkari explains why he doesn't like living in Delhi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Itna bhayankar…’: Nitin Gadkari explains why he doesn't like living in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has voiced concerns over Delhi’s alarming pollution levels, saying they directly affect his health and make him hesitant to visit the national capital. Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari speaks in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi At an event in New Delhi on Tuesday, the senior Bharatiya …

Nitin Gadkari on why he doesn't like to visit Delhi: Terrible pollution
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitin Gadkari on why he doesn't like to visit Delhi: Terrible pollution

India Today  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, known for his candid remarks, said he’s reluctant to visit Delhi due to its alarming pollution levels, which he claimed directly impact his health. The Union Minister’s remarks came as Delhi’s air quality showed slight improvement this week, with the Air Quality Index recorded at 165 on Thursday, down from 178 the previous day, placing it …

Air pollution hurts growth: Trying new ideas could make a difference
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Air pollution hurts growth: Trying new ideas could make a difference

Live Mint  

It astonishes sympathetic global observers that India, with its wealth of public policy experts, should be so inept at handling a major threat to the health and productivity of its population, afflicting not just Delhi, but the entire northern belt of the country in the concluding months of every calendar year. If this is going to be an unsolvably predictable …

Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha: 'Stubble burning not solely responsible for Delhi air pollution'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha: 'Stubble burning not solely responsible for Delhi air pollution'

India TV News  

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday raised the issue of Delhi air pollution in Parliament. He said farmers are forced to burn stubble since they do not have any other option and that it is not the only reason for the poor Air Quality Index in the national capital. Farmers are not responsible for the air …

‘Death in the air’: How is life different in world’s most polluted city?
4 months ago

‘Death in the air’: How is life different in world’s most polluted city?

Al Jazeera  

India’s capital New Delhi is swamped by smog, and air pollution kills 2 million Indians a year. “You are stopping like we have an option.” For nearly three weeks, India’s capital has been swamped by deadly smog — one evening, the Air Quality Index hovered over 1,700, more than 17 times higher than the acceptable limit. ‘Vastly inequitable’ impact Noor …

Regional airshed strategy needed to improve capital’s air quality: Study
4 months ago

Regional airshed strategy needed to improve capital’s air quality: Study

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As Delhi-NCR and other North Indian cities continue to breathe hazardous air with the Air Quality Index repeatedly breaching the ‘Severe Plus’ category, a new study calls for an urgent and coordinated response through a regional airshed approach. The study ‘Designating Airsheds in India for Urban and Regional Air Quality Management’, published in MDPI’s Air journal, recommends dividing …

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore
4 months ago

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore

India Today  

As Delhi, like every year, struggles with unhealthy air, the weather conditions continue to make India’s fight against pollution worse. Delhi’s air quality remains in the “very poor” category even though the Graded Response Action Plan has been taken a notch down. The government has told Parliament that air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region is driven by …

Millions breathe poison, but why public health isn't political priority in India
4 months ago

Millions breathe poison, but why public health isn't political priority in India

India Today  

“It feels terrible, I just don't like it," says Rubaab, an 8-year-old in New Delhi who has been using a nebuliser since he was a child. If Delhi, and other Indian cities, slowly turned into gas chambers, with air pollution behind 7 per cent of all daily deaths, why didn't anyone take note? From the lack of public demand and …

AQI Today: Delhi air pollution ‘very poor’; Visuals show Mumbai, Agra’s Taj Mahal covered in smog
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

AQI Today: Delhi air pollution ‘very poor’; Visuals show Mumbai, Agra’s Taj Mahal covered in smog

Live Mint  

Delhi AQI today: The national capital received no relief from air pollution after Delhi's air quality slipped to ‘severe category’ on Saturday. Delhi air pollution: Smog engulfs Taj Mahal, Red Fort, India Gate Sunday morning | Watch Mumbai wakes up to thick layer of smog | Watch Mumbai's air pollution also reached high levels on Saturday and remained high Sunday …

Only collective action can tackle Capital crisis
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4 months, 1 week ago

Only collective action can tackle Capital crisis

Hindustan Times  

Northern India, particularly Delhi and the NCR region, is grappling with choking air. The winter of 2023 painted a grim picture, with Delhi’s Air Quality Index frequently surpassing 400—the “hazardous” threshold—and touching over 500 during peak episodes. Despite government bans and alternatives like the Happy Seeder, economic hardships and logistical hurdles keep stubble burning a persistent issue, contributing 25-30% of …

Rahul Gandhi Says Air Pollution A 'National Emergency': ‘Need Collective Response, Not Political Blame Games’
4 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi Says Air Pollution A 'National Emergency': ‘Need Collective Response, Not Political Blame Games’

ABP News  

New Delhi, Nov 22 Asserting that air pollution in North India is a "national emergency", Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged fellow MPs to come together in the upcoming Parliament session and discuss how the nation can end this crisis once and for all. He said the air pollution crisis needs a collective national …

Air pollution in North India a 'national emergency', MPs must discuss ways to end crisis: Rahul
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4 months, 1 week ago

Air pollution in North India a 'national emergency', MPs must discuss ways to end crisis: Rahul

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Asserting that air pollution in North India is a “national emergency”, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged fellow MPs to come together in the upcoming Parliament session and discuss how the nation can end this crisis once and for all. He said the air pollution crisis needs a collective national response, not …

The Silent Crisis: Pollution’s Toll on India’s Children
4 months, 1 week ago

The Silent Crisis: Pollution’s Toll on India’s Children

The Quint  

As parents, it is our responsibility to demand more from our elected leaders, not just for ourselves, but for the next generation. Demand Accountability in Election Manifestos: In the run-up to elections, we must demand that every political party include detailed, actionable plans to tackle pollution. Shortening summer vacations and extending winter holidays could allow our children to be less …

Air pollution in North India a 'national emergency', MPs must discuss ways to end crisis: Rahul Gandhi
4 months, 1 week ago

Air pollution in North India a 'national emergency', MPs must discuss ways to end crisis: Rahul Gandhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Asserting that air pollution in North India is a "national emergency", Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged fellow MPs to come together in the upcoming Parliament session and discuss how the nation can end this crisis once and for all. He said the air pollution crisis needs a collective national response, not …

Rahul Gandhi calls air pollution a 'national emergency', says MPs must act
4 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi calls air pollution a 'national emergency', says MPs must act

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called air pollution in north India a "national emergency", urging the Members of Parliament to prioritise the crisis during the upcoming parliamentary session. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi spoke about the grave public health and environmental consequences of deteriorating air quality, and emphasised the disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities. "Air pollution in North India …

Declining air quality in India - a primer on how to survive living with poor AQI
4 months, 1 week ago

Declining air quality in India - a primer on how to survive living with poor AQI

The Hindu  

The combination of festive activities and the onset of winter have further deteriorated the Air Quality Index in certain States and Union Territories across India forcing the Union Health Ministry to issue an advisory directing state health departments and healthcare facilities to enhance their preparedness to safeguard the health of public against the ill-effects of rising air pollution levels. Experts …

BJP, Congress slam AAP government over pollution in Delhi
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP, Congress slam AAP government over pollution in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid rising pollution levels in the national capital, the BJP on Wednesday said the people of the city want the AAP Delhi government to take effective measures instead of playing the game of artificial rain. The Congress also came down on the city government with pollution level reaching ‘severe plus’ zone. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said …

Clearing the air on Delhi’s pollution crisis
4 months, 1 week ago

Clearing the air on Delhi’s pollution crisis

The Hindu  

Since 1984, when M.C. Editorial | A consistent response: On air pollution responses in Delhi The usual response to point sources of pollution — legislating new technology and enforcing stringent prosecution — does not work for dispersed sources, which have a strong societal component and few viable options. A review of Beijing’s approach to controlling air pollution by the United …

Opinion: Air Pollution Is Linked To The Mind, Impact On Mental Health Is The Silent Toll Of Poor AQI
4 months, 1 week ago

Opinion: Air Pollution Is Linked To The Mind, Impact On Mental Health Is The Silent Toll Of Poor AQI

ABP News  

By Dr. Ashwin Naik As the chill of winter descends on North India, so does the annual haze of smog that blankets the region every year around this time. While headlines routinely spotlight the respiratory and cardiovascular consequences of poor air quality, a silent crisis unfolds in parallel — the impact of air pollution on mental health. Pollution And The …

'Great Tragedy': Mohandas Pai Slams Atishi, Centre Over Delhi’s Pollution Crisis
4 months, 1 week ago

'Great Tragedy': Mohandas Pai Slams Atishi, Centre Over Delhi’s Pollution Crisis

ABP News  

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai on Wednesday criticised Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and the centre for the deteriorating air quality in the national capital. Describing the air pollution crisis as a "great tragedy," Pai urged Delhi's citizens to demand urgent action from the state and central governments, emphasising that their lives are being severely affected by the worsening pollution. A …

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?
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4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?

Al Jazeera  

State authorities tout an experimental plan that involves stimulating clouds for rain, but scientists are sceptical. Soaring air pollution in India’s capital, New Delhi, has reached “hazardous” levels this week, causing state officials to limit movement and revive plans to stimulate artificial rain to clear toxic smog. Here’s what you need to know about Delhi’s smog challenge and what artificial …

Delhi smog: Life in the world’s most polluted city
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi smog: Life in the world’s most polluted city

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — Inside Delhi’s first ever clinic dedicated to pollution-related illnesses, Deepak Rajak struggles to catch his breath. The specialist clinic at Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohiya hospital was set up last year to treat the growing number of patients affected by hazardous air pollution, which worsens every winter in the Indian capital. “We were at the bus stop, …

Delhi air pollution: AAP seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain, urges PM Modi to intervene as AQI remains 'severe plus'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: AAP seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain, urges PM Modi to intervene as AQI remains 'severe plus'

Hindustan Times  

Delhi air pollution updates: As air quality in Delhi-NCR turns toxic, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday alleged that the Centre was not acting on their repeated request to allow artificial rain in the national capital. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai addresses a press conference regarding the ongoing air pollution crisis in the national capital, in New Delhi, Monday, …

Delhi pollution: Blame game picks pace in capital
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi pollution: Blame game picks pace in capital

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s AAP government and the BJP engaged in a war of words as the ongoing pollution crisis in the capital city worsened, as the national capital recorded its second-worst air quality in six years on Monday. Claiming Punjab’s efforts in reducing stubble burning incidents, Atishi blamed BJP-run states in North and central India for the unabated rise in …

Delhi air crisis discussed at COP29: Experts term it a public health emergency
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi air crisis discussed at COP29: Experts term it a public health emergency

India Today  

Engulfed in smog, Delhi’s air pollution crisis has become a central topic at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. With the city’s Air Quality Index surpassing 500 and touching hazardous levels, the issue has drawn global attention to the public health emergency unfolding in India’s capital. Dr. Jemilah Mahmood, Executive Director of Malaysia’s Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, emphasised …

Why GRAP IV isn't enough for Delhi to get to grips with air pollution
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why GRAP IV isn't enough for Delhi to get to grips with air pollution

India Today  

Delhi’s rapidly worsening air quality over the past one week prompted the government to tighten curbs further to GRAP IV, mandated to come into effect every time the concentration of pollutants in the national capital’s air turns severely hazardous for public health. On November 17, the Central Pollution Control Board noted the city’s Air Quality Index at an average 441—in …

Delhi pollution: Manish Sisodia says ‘BJP should take responsibility for AQI levels’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi pollution: Manish Sisodia says ‘BJP should take responsibility for AQI levels’

Hindustan Times  

As the air quality index in Delhi-NCR reached alarming levels, Manish Sisodia, the former deputy chief minister of Delhi, said on Monday that the pollution menace transcends the political divide and the BJP should also take it seriously. The former minister also called for an immediate solution from the Bharatiya Janata Party and asked what the Centre had been doing …

Politics clouds clean air efforts as Delhi CM Atishi blames BJP for Haryana stubble burning
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Politics clouds clean air efforts as Delhi CM Atishi blames BJP for Haryana stubble burning

Hindustan Times  

While the Supreme Court was pulling up the government of Delhi for the worsening air quality in the city, Chief Minister Atishi blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government for taking no step to check stubble burning, one of the factors that contribute to air pollution in the national capital. North India is facing a medical emergency due to …

Health Day at COP29 raises alarm over worsening air quality in Delhi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Day at COP29 raises alarm over worsening air quality in Delhi

New Indian Express  

BAKU: On Health Day, at the ongoing COP29 negotiations in Baku, experts raised alarm about the severe air pollution crisis plaguing India's national capital Delhi and the broader South Asia airshed. Residents in Delhi and surrounding areas are struggling to breathe, with the Air Quality Index crossing 450 and particulate matter levels surging to hazardous concentrations. Delhi’s air quality typically …

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi's air apocalypse: Why is PM silent on pollution?
4 months, 2 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 …

Manu Joseph: Why national pride has not cleaned up Delhi’s air
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu Joseph: Why national pride has not cleaned up Delhi’s air

Live Mint  

When India saves a life, it’s a great spectacle. In many regions of north India, the air quality is not fit for life. Air quality is not a major political issue yet; but the reason why it is so bad in the national capital region is influenced by politics. And this decision to stay in India, I thought, would raise …

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Schoolchildren walk along a street as Delhi is enveloped by smog on 14 November 2024 …

Delhi engulfed in toxic smog, flights hit, hospitals see rise in patients with breathing issues as AQI remains severe
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi engulfed in toxic smog, flights hit, hospitals see rise in patients with breathing issues as AQI remains severe

Hindustan Times  

A dense layer of toxic smog covered Delhi and several cities surrounding the National Capital Region on Thursday, disrupting flight operations and train schedules. Several residents have complained of cough and breathing issues even as hospitals continue to see a steady rise in patients reporting air pollution-related health issues. Dr Arvind Kumar, Chest Onco Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Medanta Hospital, …

India’s capital New Delhi shuts all primary schools as air quality worsens
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s capital New Delhi shuts all primary schools as air quality worsens

Al Jazeera  

The pollution in New Delhi is likely to stay ‘severe’ on Friday, after which it will improve to ‘very poor’. India’s capital New Delhi has ordered all primary schools to cease in-person classes until further notice and the country’s government has banned non-essential construction in the city and urged residents to avoid burning coal for heating, to combat worsening air …

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