Delhi Smog Towers: Solution to Pollution or Waste of Public Money?
5 years ago

Delhi Smog Towers: Solution to Pollution or Waste of Public Money?

The Quint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, 9 October, announced that the Delhi government has taken a decision to build a smog tower in the capital’s Connaught Place to fight the pollution crisis, touted to be worth Rs 20 crore. The CM said that this would be India’s first smog tower and would be one of two smog towers coming up in Delhi, the other being built by the Central government in Anand Vihar. While China claims to have successfully battled pollution with two such structures in Beijing and Xi’an, the upcoming smog towers in Delhi will have a different technology and will suck the air from the top and release filtered air near the ground, the reverse of China’s, CM Kejriwal said on Friday. In November 2019, an expert panel estimated that Delhi will need a total of 213 anti-smog towers to battle the pollution crisis.

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Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The national capital experienced relentless rains on Friday, but remained enveloped in a thick blanket of smog, rendering the city landscape rather gloomy. The air quality index in the national capital region deteriorated to 353 on Friday, from 345 a day earlier, remaining in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. The …

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

Delhi's green cover reduced: Centre to Parliament amid pollution concerns
1 month ago

Delhi's green cover reduced: Centre to Parliament amid pollution concerns

India Today  

Delhi has experienced a decline in its green cover despite India reporting an overall increase in forest area, according to a report presented in Parliament. The India State of Forest Report 2021 recorded a spike of 1,540 square kilometres in forest cover across the country, bringing the total to 7,13,789 square kilometres. The ISFR 2021 report underscored the varied changes …

Smog, Sweet Smog | Power Play by Anand Mishra
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Smog Continues In Delhi Despite AQI Fall, Mumbai Sees Hazy Morning As Well
1 month, 1 week ago

Smog Continues In Delhi Despite AQI Fall, Mumbai Sees Hazy Morning As Well

ABP News  

Delhi’s air quality was reported to be in the “poor” category with the Air Quality Index recorded to be 274 at 8 am on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/yR0mVd8vqm — Press Trust of India December 3, 2024 The Supreme Court ruled on Monday, that restrictions under Graded Response Action Plan -IV measures to curb air pollution will continue in Delhi even though the …

AQI Today: Delhi air pollution ‘very poor’; Visuals show Mumbai, Agra’s Taj Mahal covered in smog
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?
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1 month, 3 weeks 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
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, …

₹100-crore Gurugram flats remain invisible in thick smog as Delhi AQI rises, netizens say ‘premium pollution club’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

₹100-crore Gurugram flats remain invisible in thick smog as Delhi AQI rises, netizens say ‘premium pollution club’

Live Mint  

Delhi pollution: A building with ₹100-crore flats in Gurugram is not clearly visible due to thick smog, as the air quality levels of Delhi-NCR have been very poor. An X user shared an image of the building named Camillias in Gurugram, where each flat would cost ₹60-100 crore. In the end, whether you’re gasping for air at ground level or …

Delhi air pollution: AAP govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain as AQI touches 500-mark
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: AAP govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain as AQI touches 500-mark

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: To tackle the alarmingly high pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday urged the Central government to implement artificial rain as a measure to combat the worsening air quality. The Union environment minister has not responded to repeated requests from the Delhi government to call an emergency meeting over the dire …

Delhi continues to gasp for air as smog shrouds city, reducing visibility
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi continues to gasp for air as smog shrouds city, reducing visibility

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Thick grey haze choked Delhi for the third straight day on Tuesday, with the pollution levels remaining alarmingly high at 488 in the 'severe plus' category. Calm winds and dropping temperatures made the dispersion of pollutants difficult and the cold air traps dust and smoke from stubble burning in neighbouring areas of Delhi. Delhi's Air Quality Index was …

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 …

Delhi AQI worsens despite GRAP-4: Capital struggles with air pollution | In Pics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi AQI worsens despite GRAP-4: Capital struggles with air pollution | In Pics

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI worsens despite GRAP-4: Capital struggles with air pollution | In Pics On Monday, Delhi awoke to a dangerous layer of poisonous smog as many regions' Air Quality Index readings were over 1,500.. 1 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout In an effort to reduce pollution, the GRAP Stage 4 rules go into effect today. 3 …

Delhi Air Pollution: Schools Closures and Health Warnings as AQI Reaches Hazardous Levels
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution: Schools Closures and Health Warnings as AQI Reaches Hazardous Levels

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 18, 2024 16:15 IST - 3 MINS READ Air pollution readings in New Delhi have reached record levels for this year, India’s pollution control authority has said, with residents reporting stinging eyes and difficulty breathing outside on November 18. The national capital territory’s 24-hour air quality index reading was at 484, classified as “severe plus,” the authority …

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 …

Delhi suffocates in severe pollution; smog delays over 100 flights, 3 cancelled
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi suffocates in severe pollution; smog delays over 100 flights, 3 cancelled

India Today  

Delhi's air quality remained in the "severe" category for the fifth day in a row on Sunday, with an air quality index of 428 at 7 am. Seven areas in Delhi, like Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Mundka, Shadipur, Vivek Vihar, and Wazirpur, fell into the “severe plus” air quality category on Sunday morning, according to official data. Out of …

Delhi AQI alert: Smog worsens; pollution continues to raise health concerns
Top News
1 month, 4 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 …

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens
2 months 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 air pollution: AQI remains ‘severe’, visibility low in NCR; Classes 1-5 move online as GRAP-3 imposed | 10 updates
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2 months ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains ‘severe’, visibility low in NCR; Classes 1-5 move online as GRAP-3 imposed | 10 updates

Hindustan Times  

The Air quality across several parts of Delhi remained in the "severe" category on Friday morning, November 15, with a thick layer of smog once again blanketing the national capital. The deteriorating air quality index or AQI prompted the central pollution watchdog to invoke restrictions under the third stage of the graded response action plan, including a ban on construction …

Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running
2 months ago

Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running

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 toxic smog engulfing Delhi …

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

Toxic smog smothering India's capital smashes WHO limit
2 months 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 AQI Today: Smog chokes capital for 15th day; flights cancelled in Amritsar. Check AQI in Mumbai, Kolkata
2 months ago

Delhi AQI Today: Smog chokes capital for 15th day; flights cancelled in Amritsar. Check AQI in Mumbai, Kolkata

Live Mint  

Delhi AQI Today: On Wednesday, a dense layer of smog enveloped areas around Rail Bhawan as the Air Quality Index in Delhi remained at alarming levels. The Central Pollution Control Board recorded 'Very Poor' AQI levels across multiple localities in Delhi for the 15th day, highlighting the persistent pollution crisis plaguing the capital. The Air Quality Index has been in …

Anti-smog tower near DND flyway removed without notice; activists question efficacy
2 months ago

Anti-smog tower near DND flyway removed without notice; activists question efficacy

Hindustan Times  

Set up at a cost of ₹2.5 crore, Noida’s first and only anti-smog tower, set up near the DND Flyway just three years ago on a pilot basis to help combat air pollution, was removed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited recently owing to technical faults, prompting environmentalists to question the tower’s effectiveness and the lack of transparency about its future. …

Delhi's air quality improves compared to last year but pollution threats persist
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2 months ago

Delhi's air quality improves compared to last year but pollution threats persist

India Today  

Delhi's air quality has shown some improvement this year, despite persisting concerns. Several contributing factors, primarily meteorological conditions and a decrease in stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana have helped improve air quality in Delhi this year. However, a Western Disturbance is expected later this week, potentially carrying pollutants from the West and worsening Delhi's air quality around Friday. …

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor', thick layer of smog engulfs city
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2 months ago

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor', thick layer of smog engulfs city

India Today  

A dense layer of smog engulfed Delhi on Sunday morning as several parts of the capital city grappled with severe air pollution even 10 days after Diwali. Air quality in Delhi was adjudged as 'very poor' with an AQI of 335 at around 8 am on Sunday, a Central Pollution Control Board data showed. Visuals showed a thick blanket of …

Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor’; ‘drone-based mist spraying’ starts at Anand Vihar, other hotspots | Details
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2 months ago

Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor’; ‘drone-based mist spraying’ starts at Anand Vihar, other hotspots | Details

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in Delhi remained in the “very poor” category on Saturday, marking the ninth consecutive day of smog following Diwali. AQI in other areas Other major areas of Delhi also recorded high AQI levels, with Bawana at 409, Alipur at 387, Anand Vihar at 393, Dwarka Sector 8 at 362, IGI Airport at 344, Dilsad Garden at 220, …

Delhi govt tests drone-based mist spraying to combat pollution
2 months ago

Delhi govt tests drone-based mist spraying to combat pollution

The Hindu  

To curb rising air pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government on Friday tested 'drone-based mist spraying' at Anand Vihar, one of the city's pollution hotspots. "Today's demonstration at Anand Vihar — a known pollution hotspot — aims to address this issue," Mr. Rai said. "Pollution levels are elevated at 13 hotspots across Delhi, and this pilot project allows …

Shroud of smog envelops Delhi amid dirty air
2 months, 1 week ago

Shroud of smog envelops Delhi amid dirty air

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Thursday morning was blanketed by a thick, grey haze, which took around three hours to dissipate as the city’s residents, particularly children and the elderly, struggled with a racking cough and a burning sensation in the eyes — annual complaints for the Capital in the winter season. In addition, a combination of low wind speeds, the presence of …

Delhi, Lahore, & Dhaka: Is South Asia becoming the world's ‘smog capital’?
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi, Lahore, & Dhaka: Is South Asia becoming the world's ‘smog capital’?

Firstpost  

Air pollution has become a pressing issue in South Asia every winter. Pakistan’s Lahore has been rated as the world’s most polluted city, with an air quality index score of 1165, more than 120 times the levels recommended by the World Health Organization. IQAir rated Lahore the world’s most polluted city, with an air quality index score of 1165, more …

Delhi Air Pollution: A Grim Visp of Smog Engulfs City, AQI Exceeds 400
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Air Pollution: A Grim Visp of Smog Engulfs City, AQI Exceeds 400

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution remains a serious concern, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 400 in several areas. The city's air quality is classified as 'very poor' by the SAFAR, indicating severe air pollution. The AQI is expected to remain in the 'very poor' category in many parts of Delhi, including Dwarka, Anand Vihar, and Jahangirpuri. The Centre's GRAP panel …

Delhi Air Pollution: A Scenic Victory for Nature
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution: A Scenic Victory for Nature

The Hindu  

Delhi residents are thanked for their cooperation in maintaining air quality during Diwali. The city's air quality index (AQI) remained in the 'moderate' category, with no severe readings. However, the government urges residents to continue adhering to the firecracker ban to further improve air quality.

Air Quality in Delhi: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Addressing the Crisis
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Air Quality in Delhi: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Addressing the Crisis

News 18  

Delhi is experiencing severe air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 349. The city has implemented Graded Response Action Plan Stage II (GRAP), banning the use of coal and firewood in hotels, restaurants, and diesel generators. The government is also deploying drones to monitor air quality at pollution hotspots and increasing water spraying at hotspots to reduce pollution.

PWD to deploy 200 mobile anti-smog guns on Delhi roads from Oct to Feb
3 months, 4 weeks ago

PWD to deploy 200 mobile anti-smog guns on Delhi roads from Oct to Feb

Hindustan Times  

The Public Works Department plans to deploy 200 privately operated truck mounted anti-smog guns between October and February under the pollution control action plan in the upcoming winter season, senior officials have said. A senior PWD official said that the environment department on September 12 granted administrative approval for the mounted anti-smog guns. “Deployment of anti-smog guns has also become …

Delhi BJP asks AAP govt to explain how it spent clean air funds given by Centre
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi BJP asks AAP govt to explain how it spent clean air funds given by Centre

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janta Party MPs Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Bansuri Swaraj on Saturday asked the Delhi government to explain why it has not spent more than 70% of the funds it was given under the National Clean Air Programme, and criticised it for turning the Capital into one of the world’s most polluted cities. New Delhi, July 20 : Bharatiya Janata …

Modi government failed Delhi in cleaning air: Jairam Ramesh
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Modi government failed Delhi in cleaning air: Jairam Ramesh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday said that the INDIA bloc is going to form the next government and its priority would be working on five environmental issues, including pollution in air and Yamuna river, in Delhi. “India bloc is going to form the government, and it will give priority to the five issues related to environment, including …

'Delhi Model - Shrouded In Haze Of Smog': LG Saxena Writes To Kejriwal Govt Over Pollution Levels
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Delhi Model - Shrouded In Haze Of Smog': LG Saxena Writes To Kejriwal Govt Over Pollution Levels

ABP News  

A day after Swiss firm IQAir revealed that Delhi would be the world's most polluted capital city in 2023, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena wrote to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday, urging him to take concrete steps on this front and accusing the state government of a "lackadaisical approach" to improving the city's air quality. In his letter to Chief …

Restart Delhi smog tower in 24 hours, says Rai
1 year ago

Restart Delhi smog tower in 24 hours, says Rai

The Hindu  

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday hit out at the Delhi Pollution Control Committee after operations of the smog tower at Connaught Place were shut down a day earlier due to unpaid salaries of its workers, calling it a “contempt” of the Supreme Court’s order. He also asked DPCC Chairman Ashwani Kumar to submit a detailed report within 48 hours, …

The smog tower in Delhi has been shut down by workers for not getting salaries
1 year ago

The smog tower in Delhi has been shut down by workers for not getting salaries

Op India  

The smog tower, inaugurated by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in 2021 amid much fanfare, is ‘locked up’ again as Delhi continues to be engulfed in smog. “This tower is under Delhi Pollution Control Committee and National Buildings Construction Corporation, and our company, Vibgyour Consulting, was operating this tower,” Mahipal Bisht, one of the staff members, told India Today. Back in …

Sixteen out of 65 pollution hot spots in Delhi fixed: Govt
1 year ago

Sixteen out of 65 pollution hot spots in Delhi fixed: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s environment department has said 16 or around 25% of the 65 “major” sources of local pollution identified at Delhi’s 13 pollution hot spots have so far been fixed this winter, with 43 other sources being “constantly monitored” to prevent local pollution. The review also revealed that a total of 4,555 “minor” dispersed sources of pollution were identified by the …

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 …

Not mere posturing: LG's hard-hitting 'politics can wait' message on Delhi pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

Not mere posturing: LG's hard-hitting 'politics can wait' message on Delhi pollution

Hindustan Times  

As Delhi air quality remained very poor for the fourth day on Thursday after Diwali on Sunday, Delhi LG VK Saxena came down heavily on the government and said blaming other states for Delhi pollution is not a solution and the real solution lies in Delhi itself. Smog in Delhi in the first week of November coinciding with the season …

Govt. starts drive to sprinkle water across city to curb pollution
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt. starts drive to sprinkle water across city to curb pollution

The Hindu  

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday announced the start of a special campaign to curb air pollution. The city’s air quality index on Tuesday remained in the ‘very poor’ category and is unlikely to improve within the next three days, according to official data. An AQI reading between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and …

Let’s take on Delhi's toxic air as a top-priority climate threat
1 year, 2 months ago

Let’s take on Delhi's toxic air as a top-priority climate threat

Live Mint  

Delhi’s flip-flop over an odd-even vehicle scheme to get the gasping city through its annual fortnight of peak air toxicity has given us flashes of clarity amid a policy haze. Severe air quality last week led the Delhi government to think of halving four-wheelers on the capital’s streets, despite past attempts offering little relief. As India’s northern plains cool in …

Delhi air toxic again after people celebrate Diwali with firecrackers
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi air toxic again after people celebrate Diwali with firecrackers

India Today  

Delhi and adjoining areas were covered in thick layers of smog on Monday morning after residents celebrated Diwali with firecrackers, despite a blanket ban. The Delhi Pollution Control Board has said that the city saw a sharp spike in pollution levels after the bursting of firecrackers. The Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, said, "The bursting of firecrackers has increased pollution …

Delhi Ministers to hit the road for execution of pollution plans
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Ministers to hit the road for execution of pollution plans

The Hindu  

All Ministers in the Delhi government will work on the ground to ensure the implementation of the emergency pollution control measures in the national capital, said Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday. Mr. Rai made the statement after he held a meeting with Delhi Ministers, and a day before his government is likely to place before the Supreme Court its …

Delhi’s smog tower impact too little, too close: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi’s smog tower impact too little, too close: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi Pollution Control Committee team on Wednesday restarted the anti-smog tower at Connaught Place, a day after the Supreme Court ordered the administration to immediately operationalise the 24-metre tall, giant air purifier fitted with fans and an array of filters. The smog tower at Connaught Place was installed following an apex court order on January 13, 2020 at a …

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