Delhi’s Traffic Policemen Suffering With Breathing Ailments: Study
5 years, 6 months ago

Delhi’s Traffic Policemen Suffering With Breathing Ailments: Study

The Quint  

Over 30 percent of the officials showed signs of asthma, lung congestion, throat irritation and thick sputum, while over 20 percent experienced stress and hypertension. The reason is presumably exposure to high levels of nitrogen oxide and sulphur oxide released due to vehicular pollution. The Hindustan Times report also quotes Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director at Centre for Science and Environment, If the average Delhiite is dying 10 years before than those in other cities, then these men, who are forced to stay out throughout the day, are dying at a pace two times faster. Unless government comes out with a comprehensive plan for reducing pollution, residents will continue to fall victims to deadly lifestyle diseases.” Notably, the UN Environment agency has termed nitrogen pollution as one of the biggest environmental issues faced by humans today — which is why it requires urgent action from nations around the world.

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Delhi Assembly election: Landfill, health problems, poor infrastructure are issues plaguing voters in Ghazipur
2 days, 19 hours ago

Delhi Assembly election: Landfill, health problems, poor infrastructure are issues plaguing voters in Ghazipur

The Hindu  

Cough, fever and other respiratory diseases are year-round health problems for people living near the towering Ghazipur landfill, says 28-year-old Anjana Kumar, who has been born and raised in the area. With the Delhi Assembly elections around the corner, residents living under the shadow of the Ghazipur landfill are urging candidates and political parties to prioritise their issues as they …

Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets

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 Delhi’s air quality has plunged …

India’s novel attempts at battling deadly air pollution are falling short
Trending News
4 weeks, 2 days 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 killed 1.5 million annually from 2009-2019
1 month ago

Air pollution killed 1.5 million annually from 2009-2019

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A whopping 1.5 million deaths were reported in India annually from 2009 to 2019 due to long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution every year, said the latest Lancet study. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, said that the entire 1.4 billion population of India live in areas having PM2.5 levels higher than World Health Organisation-recommended yearly average …

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

Air pollution likely killed millions of Indians over a decade, study finds
1 month ago

Air pollution likely killed millions of Indians over a decade, study finds

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. They found that around 3.8 million deaths from 2009 to 2019 could be linked to air pollution levels staying …

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

‘Itna bhayankar…’: Nitin Gadkari explains why he doesn't like living in Delhi
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s Candid Take On Avoiding Being In Delhi: ‘Itna Bhayankar Pollution Hai…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s Candid Take On Avoiding Being In Delhi: ‘Itna Bhayankar Pollution Hai…’

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 3 Irked by increased pollution levels in Delhi, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who is an MP from Nagpur, on Tuesday confessed that he does not feel like visiting the national capital as he often catches infection here. "Har baar Delhi me aata hua, aisa lagta hain ki jaana chahiye ki nahi. Itna bhayankar pollution hai stood at …

‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Emergency measures under Stage-4 of the Graded Action Response Plan, which deals with air pollution in Delhi, will be relaxed only after a "downward trend" is observed in the Air Quality Index of the Capital, the Supreme Court said on Monday. New Delhi, India- December 02, 2024: A view of foggy winter morning view amid rising air pollution near Kalindi …

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy

Firstpost  

Delhi has turned out to be one of the most polluted places on this planet, an undesirable achievement for a nation that has always prioritised and promoted the principles of ecological consciousness As India aims to become the third largest economy in the world, it has considerably failed to develop a policy plan that may control the play of the …

Millions breathe poison, but why public health isn't political priority in India
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Seven-year-long IIT-Kanpur study reveals worst pollution trends in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Seven-year-long IIT-Kanpur study reveals worst pollution trends in Delhi

India Today  

Air pollution remains a persistent environmental challenge for Delhi, with rising levels of particulate matter, particularly PM2.5, severely affecting air quality. The findings of the study, from 2017 to 2023, also suggest that 10 pm to 11 am is the worst time for PM2.5 pollution owing to atmospheric conditions. Researchers from IIT proposed a public advisory to address pollution-related health …

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 …

Delhi’s Air Quality Nears ‘Severe’ Category After Brief Respite
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s Air Quality Nears ‘Severe’ Category After Brief Respite

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi’s air quality on Tuesday has deteriorated sharply, with the Air Quality Index nearing the "severe" category, just a day after a brief improvement. Monitoring stations across the city reported AQI levels exceeding 400 in several areas, including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and Bawana, indicating hazardous conditions. The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research attributed the decline to …

We breathe 9,000 litres of air a day. It's not enough in Delhi
1 month, 3 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’s toxic air drives surge in nebulizer sales, one-third for children
1 month, 3 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 …

Breathless In The City
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Breathless In The City

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi’s alarming AQI levels have reached a fuming 484 despite control measures in place, from bans on truck entries to suspension of construction projects. Weathermen Speak Breathe Easy Here are some tips by Dr Pallavi Periwal • Avoid going out during peak traffic hours • Avoid outdoor exercise and walk • Keep windows closed at home and in cars while …

Rahul Gandhi calls air pollution a 'national emergency', says MPs must act
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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. …

Delhi's air quality improves slightly but remains hazardously high, AQI at 381
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's air quality improves slightly but remains hazardously high, AQI at 381

India TV News  

After enduring over a week of hazardous air quality, residents of Delhi woke up to slightly improved conditions on Thursday morning, but the city's air quality remained dangerously high, with the Air Quality Index still at 381, placing it in the "very poor" category. These figures place much of Delhi and surrounding areas in the "severe" air quality range, which …

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 …

Delhi's rising pollution drive surge in mental health and neurology cases, report doctors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's rising pollution drive surge in mental health and neurology cases, report doctors

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: While the visible effects of air pollution are often associated with respiratory and cardiovascular issues, a silent crisis is unfolding within the minds. Recent studies have highlighted the alarming impact of long-term exposure to polluted air on mental health, with conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and even schizophrenia becoming more prevalent. As Delhi grapples with the current …

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 …

Delhi air pollution: National capital’s air quality plunges to ’hazardous’ levels with AQI soaring to 526
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: National capital’s air quality plunges to ’hazardous’ levels with AQI soaring to 526

Live Mint  

Delhi on Wednesday experienced a severe environmental crisis, with the Air Quality Index reaching hazardous levels across various areas. The following are the AQI readings for different locations in the city Alipur: 490 Anand Lok: 504 Anand Prabat: 376 Anand Vihar: 591 Ashok Vihar Phase 1: 522 Ashok Vihar Phase 2: 527 Ashok Vihar Phases 3 and 4: 634 Delhi …

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 …

Delhi smog: Life in the world’s most polluted city
1 month, 3 weeks 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, …

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 air quality today 60 times more toxic than WHO limit. What health experts said
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air quality today 60 times more toxic than WHO limit. What health experts said

Hindustan Times  

As the air quality in Delhi remained 'severe plus' on Tuesday, a report by news agency AFP said the PM2.5 pollutant levels was 60 times the World Health Organisation's recommended daily limit. On Tuesday, the average air quality index was recorded at 488, 'severe plus' category. Experts concerned on 'public health emergency' Health and climate experts have termed the ongoing …

Delhi air pollution: AAP seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain, urges PM Modi to intervene as AQI remains 'severe plus'
1 month, 3 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, …

Scottish historian shocked as Delhi turns into ‘choking death-trap’ with AQI touching 500
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Scottish historian shocked as Delhi turns into ‘choking death-trap’ with AQI touching 500

Hindustan Times  

Delhi has been grappling with a severe air pollution crisis for several years. This year, the air quality in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram has reached “alarmingly high”, with most places crossing the 500 AQI mark. A historian by profession, he expressed his sadness over seeing “one of the most fascinating cities” in the world turn into a “choking death-trap.” …

‘Vote for clowns expect a circus’: India’s smog visible from space as Delhi chokes in ‘severe plus’, netizens react
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Vote for clowns expect a circus’: India’s smog visible from space as Delhi chokes in ‘severe plus’, netizens react

Live Mint  

The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe plus' category for the second day in a row on Tuesday morning, with thick smog enveloping the city, reducing visibility, and pushing pollution levels to dangerously high levels. The residents of Delhi continue to raise alarms as air quality levels in many areas remain in the "severe plus" category in multiple …

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 …

Delhi govt directs hospitals to constitute teams of specialists to provide respiratory disease-related care
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi govt directs hospitals to constitute teams of specialists to provide respiratory disease-related care

India TV News  

Delhi pollution: The Aam Aadmi-led Delhi government has directed its hospitals to constitute teams of specialists to provide respiratory disease-related care owing to heavy pollution. Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Monday, leaving people gasping for breath with itchy eyes and sore throats as the Air Quality Index stood at 494, the second-worst in the last six years. …

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's AQI hits 500: What is smog and how it affects us. Explained
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's AQI hits 500: What is smog and how it affects us. Explained

India Today  

Thick grey haze choked Delhi for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, with pollution levels reaching a dangerous 488 on the Air Quality Index, falling into the ‘severe plus’ category. The London Smog of 1952, which saw particulate matter levels reach around 500 micrograms per cubic meter, led to over 4,000 premature deaths due to a combination of high PM …

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 …

Why GRAP IV isn't enough for Delhi to get to grips with air pollution
1 month, 3 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 …

Historian William Dalrymple on Delhi air pollution: A choking death-trap
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Historian William Dalrymple on Delhi air pollution: A choking death-trap

India Today  

Scottish historian William Dalrymple expressed his shock at Delhi's severe pollution as he shared an infographic comparing the air in the national capital to smoking 40 cigarettes a day. What a fate for the City of Djinns- still, at its best the most fascinating of cities, but currently a tragic, choking death-trap.” The infographic depicted that breathing Delhi's air is …

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

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 …

From the India Today archives (2015) | Air pollution: What Delhi could learn from Beijing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From the India Today archives (2015) | Air pollution: What Delhi could learn from Beijing

India Today  

For two weeks in the winter of 2013, Beijingers awoke every day to poisonous, smoggy skies. The first had come a year earlier, in the autumn of 2011, when he started what may well come to be remembered as China's first-ever public awareness campaign against air pollution. "People knew very little about what PM2.5 was until he mentioned it on …

Delhi-NCR air pollution: What is AQI and how does a high AQI of 500 affect your health in the long run?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR air pollution: What is AQI and how does a high AQI of 500 affect your health in the long run?

Hindustan Times  

As citizens of Delhi woke up today, they did not expect to be breathing in air that would be equivalent to smoking 49.02 cigarettes every day. When the AQI exceeds 100, air quality can begin to affect sensitive groups, and above 200, it poses serious health risks for the general population. Additionally, long-term exposure to polluted air can cause chronic …

Delhi pollution: Manish Sisodia says ‘BJP should take responsibility for AQI levels’
1 month, 3 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
1 month, 4 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
1 month, 4 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 …

Delhi air pollution: Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality remains in 'severe' category
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality remains in 'severe' category

The Hindu  

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday morning, with air quality levels plunging to severe levels, leaving residents grappling with poor visibility and health risks. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index at 428 as of 8 a.m., placing it in the 'severe' category. The Delhi government implemented …

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