Delhi’s toxic air drives surge in nebulizer sales, one-third for children
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s toxic air drives surge in nebulizer sales, one-third for children

Firstpost  

Experts highlight that the toxic air, laden with harmful pollutants such as ozone, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide is impacting not just the lungs but multiple organs, causing severe health issues among adults, children and even unborn babies. The Report on Respiratory Health and Demand for Respiratory Aids in Delhi by ‘Warrior Moms’ highlights the dire state of children’s respiratory health as nearly one-third of nebulizer sales across the city are for children. How air pollution affects animals, explains PETA expert | Interview The survey has shed light on the alarming prevalence of respiratory issues among Delhi’s residents, particularly children. This survey sheds light on alarming trends, including a substantial rise in the demand for nebulisers, inhalers and respiratory medications, as parents struggle to protect their children from the devastating health effects of polluted air, Dr Mehak Segan, advisor at Warrior Moms & public health specialist said, adding that through the voices of families, healthcare professionals, and pharmacists, this initiative aims to highlight the urgent need for action to address air pollution as a pressing health crisis. Experts have warned that the toxic air, containing harmful pollutants like ozone, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, affects not only the lungs but also multiple organs, leading to severe health issues in adults, children, and even unborn babies.

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Delhi smog: Meet the kids struggling to breathe in India’s choked capital
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi smog: Meet the kids struggling to breathe in India’s choked capital

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — As pollution worsens in the Indian capital, parents are facing an impossible choice: stay or go. “We have no other option but to leave Delhi,” Rosha, a housewife who is married to a businessman, told CNN last month from her home in an affluent South Delhi neighborhood as she completed last-minute packing before leaving for the …

Schooling in India in times of poor air quality
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Schooling in India in times of poor air quality

The Hindu  

In a stark reminder of the COVID-19 pandemic period, schools in Delhi State, in mid-November 2024 — as a part of the Graded Response Action Plan to tackle air pollution, which is triggered when the Air Quality Index is “poor” — had been asked to switch from physical to online mode. The harmful health effects of poor air quality are …

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

We breathe 9,000 litres of air a day. It's not enough in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

We breathe 9,000 litres of air a day. It's not enough in Delhi

India Today  

As October and November roll in, Delhi finds itself enveloped in a thick blanket of smog. FRESH AIR AS A SOURCE OF NUTRIENTS We usually associate nutrition with what we eat, but growing evidence suggests that the air we breathe also plays a role. DELHI'S AIR POLLUTION: A NUTRITIONAL DISASTER In cities like Delhi, where pollution levels frequently reach hazardous …

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: 5 preventive measures parents should adopt to protect their kids from toxic smog
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: 5 preventive measures parents should adopt to protect their kids from toxic smog

India TV News  

Delhi-NCR Toxic air pollution has reached dangerous levels, causing serious health concerns to inhabitants, particularly children and the elderly. This problem has prompted widespread concern, stressing the importance of quick action to reduce the damaging impacts of air pollution on vulnerable people, particularly children. Air Purifier: Installing air purifiers indoors is another easy yet effective technique to protect children's health …

At the height of Delhi’s air pollution, sales of respiratory aids shoot up
1 month, 2 weeks ago

At the height of Delhi’s air pollution, sales of respiratory aids shoot up

New Indian Express  

The alarming level of Delhi-NCR air pollution has impacted children more than others. A coalition of concerned mothers in Delhi, 'Warrior Moms', conducted a survey in collaboration with local chemists at the height of air pollution in Delhi-NCR found that demand for nebulisers, inhalers and other respiratory aids and medications shot up. Across all of Delhi’s zones, over 1/3rd buyers …

Air Quality Index Explained: Howe Toxic Air Threatens Heart Health and Brain Function
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Air Quality Index Explained: Howe Toxic Air Threatens Heart Health and Brain Function

Deccan Chronicle  

After a week of "severe" pollution levels in Delhi, the city's air quality improved slightly but still remained "very poor", as it recorded the season's lowest temperature on Thursday morning. AQI: The Air Quality Index is a system designed to monitor the levels of five key air pollutants: ground-level ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. this …

Breathless in Delhi: How air pollution has held to spike in hospital visits
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Breathless in Delhi: How air pollution has held to spike in hospital visits

Firstpost  

Delhi’s air quality has plummeted to alarming levels over the past two days. Hospitals are witnessing about a 50 per cent surge in patient visits due to respiratory illnesses like bronchitis Men play cricket on a ground as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality worsened due to air pollution, in New Delhi, India, November 20, 2024. …

Headache, asthma in one in every household in Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Headache, asthma in one in every household in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Nearly 75 per cent of families in the Delhi NCR, which is grappling with deteriorating air quality, have at least one member suffering from sore throat or cough, a recent survey has revealed. The survey, conducted by LocalCircles, an online community platform, found that 58 per cent of the surveyed families reported experiencing headaches due to rising pollution …

Every Delhi-NCR family has one or more members with pollution-related health issues, claims survey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Every Delhi-NCR family has one or more members with pollution-related health issues, claims survey

Hindustan Times  

As the air quality in Delhi and the national capital region remains "severe", a survey report from Local Circles showed that every family in these regions have one or more members with pollution-related health issues. A thick blanket of smog, full of toxic pollutants, continued to shroud the national capital on Wednesday, with the 24-hour average air quality index recorded …

Inhaling Delhi’s polluted air is like smoking 50 cigarettes a day, doctor says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inhaling Delhi’s polluted air is like smoking 50 cigarettes a day, doctor says

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. The average air quality index in Delhi increased to …

3 in 4 Delhi-NCR families facing pollution-related health problems: Survey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

3 in 4 Delhi-NCR families facing pollution-related health problems: Survey

India Today  

A new survey released on Wednesday revealed the alarming impact of deteriorating air quality in Delhi NCR, revealing that 75 per cent of families in the region have at least one member suffering from respiratory ailments such as sore throat or cough. Conducted by LocalCircles, an online community platform, the survey highlights the severe health implications of rising pollution levels …

How to keep babies safe during Delhi's severe air quality index
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How to keep babies safe during Delhi's severe air quality index

India Today  

As Delhi grapples with hazardous levels of air pollution, parents face the daunting task of ensuring their little ones remain safe from its harmful effects. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE If pollution levels remain severe for extended periods, consult your paediatrician for additional preventive measures, including vaccinations or supplements to support respiratory health. A FINAL THOUGHT While the onus of resolving Delhi’s …

DC Edit | Delhi-NCR air too toxic to breathe, but govts dither
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Delhi-NCR air too toxic to breathe, but govts dither

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi’s air in winter is injurious to health. Today’s air over the region, including Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad, is smothered in a pea soup fog that hangs like a malevolent blanket, so much so people are being advised to stay indoors on days of poor AQI. Emergency responses have seen the closing of schools, people working from home and regulations …

Delhi pollution: Asthma drugs ineffective, doctors warn of ‘health emergency’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi pollution: Asthma drugs ineffective, doctors warn of ‘health emergency’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The city woke up to a “health emergency” as dense smog, the worst of the season, engulfed the capital on Monday. Doctors report that this year’s pollution levels have exacerbated health issues more than in previous years, with patients presenting severe respiratory symptoms, cardiovascular problems, and conjunctivitis. The dangerously poor air quality has rendered medications ineffective for asthma …

As Delhi's air pollution worsens, here's what you can do about it
1 month, 3 weeks ago

As Delhi's air pollution worsens, here's what you can do about it

India Today  

The air quality in Delhi has remained in the 'severe plus' category since Sunday, with AQI readings consistently above 450. Although industrial emissions, vehicular exhaust, re-suspension of road dust, construction and demolition activities, refuge burning and use of solid fuels for cooking and burning of firecrackers contribute majorly to air pollution, there are many small, but critical sources of air …

Delhi air crisis discussed at COP29: Experts term it a public health emergency
1 month, 3 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 …

Doctor reveals air pollution’s worst effect on health, warns: 'If your exposure is more than 4 hours...’
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Doctor reveals air pollution’s worst effect on health, warns: 'If your exposure is more than 4 hours...’

Hindustan Times  

The state of air pollution in Delhi is getting more concerning by the day. According to Central Pollution Control Board, multiple stations of Delhi crossed the ‘severe plus’ category of AQI and neared 500 by Monday morning. These features were always present in extremes of ages such as children and elderly, but over the recent years, because of high pollution …

Sales of air purifiers, masks surge in Delhi amid ‘severe’ air pollution
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sales of air purifiers, masks surge in Delhi amid ‘severe’ air pollution

Hindustan Times  

The sale of air purifiers and masks has surged significantly across Delhi as residents try to breathe amid rising levels of air pollution. Air quality in the national capital worsened, with air pollution levels nearing 500 across several monitoring stations in Delhi. The air quality index plunged to “severe plus” levels on Monday evening as data from the Central Pollution …

India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. A foreign tourist family walks wearing face mask amidst a thick layer of smog as air pollution shoots up in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Share …

Health Day at COP29 raises alarm over worsening air quality in Delhi
1 month, 3 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 …

Air pollution is the leading cause of COPD: Why is this lung disease deadly
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Air pollution is the leading cause of COPD: Why is this lung disease deadly

India Today  

In recent weeks, Delhi has witnessed a dangerous spike in air pollution levels, with the air quality deteriorating to "severe" levels, prompting health warnings for millions of residents. According to the World Health Organisation, air pollution is one of the leading environmental risk factors for COPD, alongside smoking. In fact, air pollution contributed significantly to the 3.1 million deaths caused …

Toxic smog smothering India's capital smashes WHO limit
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Toxic smog smothering India's capital smashes WHO limit

Raw Story  

Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum. That is more than 53 times the World Health Organization recommended daily maximum of fine particulate matter -- dangerous cancer-causing microparticles known as PM2.5 pollutants that enter the bloodstream through the lungs. …

Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says

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. Read our privacy policy Nearly half of Delhi residents …

No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens
1 month, 4 weeks ago

No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens

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. Read our privacy policy The Supreme Court of India …

4 in 10 families had someone consulting a doctor in last 3 weeks, finds new Delhi pollution survey
2 months ago

4 in 10 families had someone consulting a doctor in last 3 weeks, finds new Delhi pollution survey

Live Mint  

Air Pollution: Four in ten families in Delhi-NCR have had someone visiting a doctor or a hospital for a pollution-related health ailment in last three weeks, a latest survey has found. The findings of the survey come on a day when the national capital's air quality continued to be in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday morning, according to the …

Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', hospitals see surge in respiratory cases
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2 months ago

Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', hospitals see surge in respiratory cases

India TV News  

The national capital is still confronted with a damaging air quality situation. For instance, the Air Quality Index levels dropped to the 'very poor’ category on Tuesday morning. The air quality was so high that it posed significant health dangers, mostly to at-risk populations like children, old persons, and those already suffering from breathing diseases. Some unhealthy levels of air …

Delhi continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor', doctor suggests closing schools for children
2 months ago

Delhi continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor', doctor suggests closing schools for children

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi’s air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning, with a thick layer of smog engulfing parts of the national capital. The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 355 at 9 am, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research. AQI in parts of Delhi As per the Central …

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution worsens
2 months ago

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution worsens

Hindustan Times  

The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll. New Delhi regularly ranks among the world's most polluted capitals, with a melange of factory and vehicle emissions exacerbated by agricultural fires blanketing the city each winter, stretching from mid-October until …

Delhi air pollution: Rise in asthma patients, double penalty on stubble burning as AQI drops to ‘severe’, know details
2 months ago

Delhi air pollution: Rise in asthma patients, double penalty on stubble burning as AQI drops to ‘severe’, know details

Live Mint  

Delhi Air Quality dropped to ‘severe’ category on Thursday amid rising cases of people suffering from asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other breathing issues. Delhi AQI today and all updates related to air pollution in the city -As Delhi is turning into a gas chamber with constant deterioration in air quality, more people are witnessing health issues like asthma, …

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges
2 months ago

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges

Raw Story  

The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll. "I am barely able to sleep all night," Kumar, 24, told AFP as he waited outside a special pollution clinic, set up at the government-run Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. A study …

Pakistan’s second-largest city shuts down schools with air pollution above dangerous levels
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s second-largest city shuts down schools with air pollution above dangerous levels

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. Delhi’s air quality was recorded in the “very poor” category on Sunday as AQI reached 382, according to country’s …

Majority of Delhi Families Sufffer from Sore Throat and Burning Eyes Due to Pollution
2 months, 1 week ago

Majority of Delhi Families Sufffer from Sore Throat and Burning Eyes Due to Pollution

New Indian Express  

69% of Delhi NCR families suffered from sore throat and burning eyes due to rising pollution levels post Diwali. AQI levels reached 456 in Anand Vihar, with many other parts of Delhi reporting similar readings. The survey also found that 31% of families had breathing difficulties or asthma, highlighting the potential health risks associated with the pollution.

Why India’s Delhi Has One of World’s Worst Air Pollution Problems
2 months, 1 week ago

Why India’s Delhi Has One of World’s Worst Air Pollution Problems

Bloomberg  

Hundreds of millions of Indians breathe some of the world’s most toxic air all year round. Air pollution in the capital area that’s home to about 30 million people is especially stubborn. This November, the capital saw some of the highest levels of pollution on record, and one measure of pollution in New Delhi frequently exceeds the World Health Organization’s …

Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ ahead of Diwali as residents complain of respiratory problems
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ ahead of Diwali as residents complain of respiratory problems

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. Read our privacy policy Poor quality air continued to …

Pollution Worsens Respiratory Conditions in Children, With Nebulizers on the Rise
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pollution Worsens Respiratory Conditions in Children, With Nebulizers on the Rise

India Today  

Pollution worsens, leading to a rise in nebulizer use among children in Delhi-NCR. A 8-year-old boy named Rubaab has been using a nebuliser to relieve breathing difficulties caused by croup. The resurgence of pollutants due to farm fires ahead of the festive season is making matters worse for children with breathing problems. Doctors say that pollution adds to the distress …

3 in 10 Delhi-NCR Families Suffering from Air Pollution-Related Health Issues: Survey
2 months, 3 weeks ago

3 in 10 Delhi-NCR Families Suffering from Air Pollution-Related Health Issues: Survey

Live Mint  

Three out of ten families in Delhi-NCR have already someone experiencing health issues due to pollution, according to a recent survey. The findings revealed that 36 per cent of Delhi-NCR families have one or more members with sore throat, cough and breathing difficulty/asthma due to rising levels of pollution; 27 per cent have someone having running nose/congestion. The survey also …

3 in 10 Delhi-NCR families affected by air pollution-linked health issues, finds survey
2 months, 3 weeks ago

3 in 10 Delhi-NCR families affected by air pollution-linked health issues, finds survey

Live Mint  

A recent survey reveals that 36 percent of Delhi-NCR families are suffering health issues due to worsening air pollution. Despite government efforts, the air quality remains dangerously poor, prompting many to consider drastic measures for relief amidst alarming pollution levels. “36 per cent Delhi-NCR families have one or more members with sore throat, cough and breathing difficulty/asthma due to rising …

Protect pets from bad air
1 year ago

Protect pets from bad air

Live Mint  

Given the poor to severe air quality in parts of the country, especially in north India, pet owners should heighten their awareness of respiratory tract illnesses in pets and take preventive measures. While cats can suffer from conditions like asthma, among dogs, flat-faced breeds like bulldogs and pugs are predisposed to respiratory difficulties, marked by laboured breathing, snoring, and intolerance …

Health Hazard: Toxic Air Drives Relocation Plans For Delhi & Mumbai Residents, Says Study
1 year, 1 month ago

Health Hazard: Toxic Air Drives Relocation Plans For Delhi & Mumbai Residents, Says Study

News 18  

A new study from healthcare provider Pristyn Care found that nearly 60% of people in Delhi and Mumbai are considering relocating because of worsening air quality and pollution. Residents may experience respiratory problems, reduced outdoor activities, and increased anxiety due to poor air quality. The study also revealed that 4 in 10 residents in Delhi and Mumbai seek medical attention …

Delhi struggles to breathe easy as air turns toxic
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi struggles to breathe easy as air turns toxic

The Hindu  

From a pregnant woman to a college student and a homemaker, Delhiites of different age groups faced respiratory problems this month, when air pollution spiked. Nikhil Bante, a consultant at Holy Family Hospital, said that many patients’ conditions worsen when air pollution spikes. “Aisha, an asthmatic patient I have been seeing for the past few years, had to be given …

Delhi pollution 15 times over WHO limit; air quality worsens to ‘severe’ category
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi pollution 15 times over WHO limit; air quality worsens to ‘severe’ category

The Hindu  

The level of air pollution in the city recorded on Wednesday was about 15 times higher than the World Health Organization’s permissible limit, showed data from the Central Pollution Control Committee’s. Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index reading for the day, as of 4 p.m., fell into the ‘severe’ category at 401. By 8 p.m., it improved slightly to 393, reaching …

Delhi Pollution: No respite for residents as air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' category
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Pollution: No respite for residents as air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' category

Firstpost  

Delhi’s air quality ranks among the worst in the world’s capital cities. According to a report compiled by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago in August, air pollution is shortening lives by almost 12 years in Delhi. The poisonous haze blanketing Delhi thickened on Wednesday with the air quality across Delhi continuing to be in the ‘severe’ …

Air pollution vs kids lungs: Tips for parents to preserve their child’s lungs from smog
1 year, 1 month ago

Air pollution vs kids lungs: Tips for parents to preserve their child’s lungs from smog

Hindustan Times  

Post Diwali, the air pollution levels in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and in other North Indian states have worsened, resulting in a thick layer of smog returning to the national capital with the overall air quality index continuing to remain in the ‘very poor’ category and standing at 301 at 10 am after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali …

‘Like breathing poison’: Children in India’s Delhi hit hard by smog
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Like breathing poison’: Children in India’s Delhi hit hard by smog

Al Jazeera  

Crying in a hospital bed with a nebuliser mask on his tiny face, one-month-old Ayansh Tiwari has a thick, hacking cough. Delhi regularly ranks among the most polluted major cities on the planet, with a melange of factory and vehicle emissions exacerbated by seasonal agricultural fires. “Wherever you see there is poisonous smog,” said Ayansh’s mother Julie Tiwari, 26, as …

Delhi pollution: How to keep your pets safe as the air quality dips
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi pollution: How to keep your pets safe as the air quality dips

Hindustan Times  

As air quality deteriorates in Delhi NCR and surrounding areas, people are advised to avoid venturing out in peak pollution hours. Severe air pollution can not only cause damage to a dog/cat’s respiratory systems, but also give rise to neurological problems and skin irritations which are very common when air pollution becomes high. One can also keep indoor plants that …

Doctors warn Delhi’s toxic air pollution has left non-smokers with ‘smokers lungs’
1 year, 2 months ago

Doctors warn Delhi’s toxic air pollution has left non-smokers with ‘smokers lungs’

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. Read our privacy policy Doctors in Delhi say the city’s relentless, toxic air pollution is leaving non-smokers in their …

Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi
1 year, 2 months ago

Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi

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. On Tuesday, the air quality index veered close to …

Delhi\'s air quality continues to be severe, high-level meeting today
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi\'s air quality continues to be severe, high-level meeting today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The overall air quality in the National Capital continues to be in the 'severe' category for the fifth straight day, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. This comes after the Commission for Air Quality Management on Sunday decided to invoke Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan in the entire National Capital Region with immediate effect …

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