₹100-crore Gurugram flats remain invisible in thick smog as Delhi AQI rises, netizens say ‘premium pollution club’
4 months, 1 week 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 in your sky palace, you’ll always have your EMIs to remind you where you really belong!" We cried out in alarm when the C—-D-19 outbreak began in China—why can’t we channel the same outrage towards our states and their failure to address poor air quality?"

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Delhi’s AQI remains ‘poor’ as maximum temp likely to hover between 38-40°C
3 days, 16 hours ago

Delhi’s AQI remains ‘poor’ as maximum temp likely to hover between 38-40°C

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Wednesday morning recorded ‘poor’ air quality for the third successive day as maximum temperature is expected to hover between 38-40°C. According to the India Meteorological Department forecast, Delhi is expected to witness clear sky with the maximum temperature likely to be in the range of 38-40°C. Delhi’s air quality was in the ‘poor’ category on Monday, Tuesday and …

Delhi AQI ‘satisfactory’ again; Met predicts temp spike
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1 week, 5 days ago

Delhi AQI ‘satisfactory’ again; Met predicts temp spike

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality was in the “satisfactory” category for a second straight day on Sunday, aided by good wind speed and recent rain across NCR. The 24-hour average air quality index stood at 99 at 4pm on Sunday, a marginal dip from a reading of 85 on Saturday, which was also Delhi’s cleanest air day since September 29, 2024. CM …

Delhi's AQI improved significantly, dropped to 85, and GRAP I measures lifted
1 week, 5 days ago

Delhi's AQI improved significantly, dropped to 85, and GRAP I measures lifted

India Today  

Delhi's air quality has seen substantial improvement, with the Air Quality Index dropping to 85the lowest recorded between January 1 and March 15 in the past three years. This positive change has led the Commission for Air Quality Management to revoke actions under Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan across the National Capital Region, effective immediately. Delhi's recent …

Delhi Air Pollution: CAQM invokes Stage I of GRAP with immediate effect
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi Air Pollution: CAQM invokes Stage I of GRAP with immediate effect

Live Mint  

Delhi Air Pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management on Friday invoked all actions under Stage-I of GRAP in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas with immediate effect. Further the forecast by IMD/ IITM also predicts AQI to mainly remain in ‘Poor’ category due to, low ventilation coefficient, decrease in wind speeds and unfavorable meteorological conditions. The Sub-Committee, accordingly, …

Delhi's air quality best in 4 months, now in 'Moderate' category. Key details
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi's air quality best in 4 months, now in 'Moderate' category. Key details

India Today  

With the aid of vigorous winds, the air quality in Delhi was sustained in the ‘moderate’ category for the second straight day. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality index was recorded at 129 at 8 am on February 14. BEST AIR QUALITY IN FOUR MONTHS On the thirteenth day of February, with the aid of vigorous …

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson urges India to clean up air pollution, poor AQI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson urges India to clean up air pollution, poor AQI

The Hindu  

Tech entrepreneur and health influencer Bryan Johnson’s appearance on Zerodha-owner Nikhil Kamath’s podcast has underlined India’s poor air quality index even in rarified circles. Johnson later explained himself on February 3 saying, “When in India, I did end this podcast early due to the bad air quality. The problem was that the room we were in circulated outside air which …

Delhi voting in 300+ AQI. Will it be gasp, vote, gasp, again?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi voting in 300+ AQI. Will it be gasp, vote, gasp, again?

India Today  

Despite the high-pitched Delhi election 2025 campaign in the last few weeks, there was an unusual silence around the city's biggest nemesis -- air pollution. To assess whether the alarming issue of Delhi's air pollution -- responsible for nearly 12,000 deaths annually -- found a place in the manifestos of the BJP, AAP, and Congress, India Today Digital examined their …

Weather Update Today: Dense fog hovers over Punjab and Haryana while Delhi air remains ‘poor’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Weather Update Today: Dense fog hovers over Punjab and Haryana while Delhi air remains ‘poor’

The Hindu  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for dense fog at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh Thunderstorms with lightning are also expected in isolated locations in Himachal Pradesh. The Central Pollution Control Board reported that the Air Quality Index in the national capital stands at 247, indicating a "poor" air quality level. Earlier …

Delhi faces thick fog as AQI rises to 381; rain predicted on Feb 3
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi faces thick fog as AQI rises to 381; rain predicted on Feb 3

Hindustan Times  

The national capital witnessed a thin layer of fog on Thursday morning while the AQI stood at 381 at 8 am. The Met Department has predicted 'moderate fog' for the next two days till February 1 while it has forecasted 'rain' for February 3 in Delhi. The national capital is once again battling with increased air pollution, as the AQI …

Weather updates: Dense fog causes train, flight delays, air quality remains poor in Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Weather updates: Dense fog causes train, flight delays, air quality remains poor in Delhi

India TV News  

Several trains have been delayed at New Delhi railway station due to dense fog on Saturday morning, as reported by Indian Railways. The air quality in the city continues to be in the ‘poor’ category, with the Air Quality Index recorded at 248. Although the AQI has improved, the Commission for Air Quality Management lifted the restrictions under Stage 3 …

Delhi AQI 'severe': GRAP-4 reimposed. Are schools closed? What advisory said
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi AQI 'severe': GRAP-4 reimposed. Are schools closed? What advisory said

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Directorate of Education on Wednesday directed all schools to conduct hybrid classes for students up to Class 9 and that of Class 11 after curbs under stage four of the Graded Response Action Plan were invoked in the national capital amid a sharp dip in air quality. School students wait for transport amid dense morning fog Calm winds, …

Delhi, neighbouring states to draft 3-year plan to tackle road dust pollution
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi, neighbouring states to draft 3-year plan to tackle road dust pollution

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management has directed Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana to draft a three-year action plan to combat dust pollution from roads and open areas by the end of February. "The whole idea is to reduce dust to maximum, knowing that dust is one of the major contributors to air pollution in Delhi and …

‘Very dense fog’ in Delhi as visibility drops to zero; flight services impacted
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Very dense fog’ in Delhi as visibility drops to zero; flight services impacted

The Hindu  

A thick layer of fog enveloped the national capital on Friday morning, with visibility reducing to zero. As per the prediction of the Met Department, the minimum temperature expected today is 6°C while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 20°C with "very dense fog." Meanwhile, in view of the dense fog, the Delhi Airport issued an advisory for …

Anti-pollution curbs heightened as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-pollution curbs heightened as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR

The Hindu  

As the air quality deteriorated in Delhi-NCR, the Centre on Thursday banned construction and demolition activities, plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars, and shifted classes for students up to grade five to hybrid mode. The measures are part of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan, a set of short-term emergency measures to reduce air pollution imposed …

Delhi: Zero Visibility In Parts Of Capital Due To Dense Fog, Over 400 Flights Delayed At IGI Airport
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Zero Visibility In Parts Of Capital Due To Dense Fog, Over 400 Flights Delayed At IGI Airport

ABP News  

Delhi News: Dense fog enveloped the national capital on Friday, reducing visibility to zero in several areas and significantly disrupting flight operations. Zero Visibility At Delhi Airport, Over 400 Flights Delayed The India Meteorological Department reported that visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport dropped to zero metres during the morning hours, as per PTI. Delhi AQI Remains 'Very Poor' …

GRAP-3 restrictions reimposed in Delhi after national capital records ‘very poor’ air quality; AQI shoots above 300
2 months, 3 weeks ago

GRAP-3 restrictions reimposed in Delhi after national capital records ‘very poor’ air quality; AQI shoots above 300

Live Mint  

GRAP 3 restrictions: The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Friday brought back stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a rise in air pollution levels owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. Delhi's air pollution levels showed an increasing trend and the 24-hour average air quality index stood at 371 at 4 …

Stage 3 GRAP restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution worsens
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stage 3 GRAP restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution worsens

India TV News  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Friday revived the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi and NCR as air pollution levels soared. "In an effort to prevent further deterioration of the air quality and in pursuance of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's directives, the Sub Committee on GRAP hereby decides to invoke ALL actions under Stage-III …

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as severe air pollution disrupts daily life and travel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as severe air pollution disrupts daily life and travel

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 live pollution rankings published by Swiss air quality …

Zero visibility in parts of Delhi due to fog, air quality severe at many stations
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Zero visibility in parts of Delhi due to fog, air quality severe at many stations

India Today  

Dense fog blanketed the national capital on Friday, reducing visibility to zero in several areas, the weather department said. It has forecast similar conditions in the coming days, with the Air Quality Index recorded in the "very poor" category and 10 monitoring stations entering the "severe" category with readings exceeding 400. More than 100 flights were delayed at the Delhi …

Delhi saw 209 days of moderate or better air quality in 2024, best since 2018
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi saw 209 days of moderate or better air quality in 2024, best since 2018

India Today  

With a significant improvement in Delhi's air quality in the last few days of December, the city marked a notable milestone in 2024 in terms of average annual Air Quality Index with 209 days recorded in moderate or better categories, official data suggests. According to the Commission for Air Quality Management, Delhi recorded its second-best average AQI since the panel's …

Delhi logs 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024; highest since 2018
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi logs 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024; highest since 2018

India TV News  

Good news for Delhiites ahead of 2025, a data released by the Commission for Air Quality Management shows that the National Capital recorded 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024, the highest since 2018. Delhi records highest 'good to moderate' air quality days since 2018 As per the CAQM data, the number of 'good to moderate' air quality …

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city
3 months 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: IMD predicts rain this weekend, colder days
3 months ago

Delhi: IMD predicts rain this weekend, colder days

Hindustan Times  

A thick blanket of fog enveloped Delhi on Thursday morning, even as the temperature saw a slight uptick with both minimum and maximum temperatures remaining above normal, scientists said. IMD defines “shallow” fog in a region when visibility drops to 500-1,000m, “moderate” fog when visibility is 200-500m, “dense” fog when visibility is 50-200m, and “very dense” when visibility dips to …

Delhi wakes up to foggy morning with very poor air quality, light rain likely | Check IMD's prediction
3 months ago

Delhi wakes up to foggy morning with very poor air quality, light rain likely | Check IMD's prediction

India TV News  

People in Delhi woke up to severe cold with a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning. Air Quality Index remains in very poor category Central Pollution Control Board reported AQI 370 in "very poor" categoy at 6 am on Thursday morning. Earlier, Delhi's minimum temperature on Wednesday settled at 8.4 degrees Celsius, 1.5 notch below the season's …

Alert on for more rain, dense fog in Delhi; air quality picks up
3 months ago

Alert on for more rain, dense fog in Delhi; air quality picks up

Hindustan Times  

A dense fog enveloped large swathes of the Capital on Wednesday morning, with visibility dipping to below 100 metres at multiple observatories, even as the temperatures remained above normal for a third consecutive day. A dense fog has been forecast for Sunday.” On Wednesday, a “dense fog” was recorded at the Safdarjung and Palam observatories, with visibility falling to 100 …

Dense fog blankets Delhi on Christmas; AQI drops to ‘very poor’, as cold persists
3 months ago

Dense fog blankets Delhi on Christmas; AQI drops to ‘very poor’, as cold persists

The Hindu  

A cold wave and dense fog engulfed Delhi on Christmas morning, causing a sharp drop in temperatures and poor visibility across the city. The Indian Meteorological Department recorded a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, while visuals from Kartavya Path, Janpath, Dwarka, and India Gate showed no visibility due to the dense fog.Visibility in the city was recorded at 100 …

Delhi airport issues advisory as flights may get affected amid dense fog; GRAP 4 lifted as AQI improves
Top News
3 months ago

Delhi airport issues advisory as flights may get affected amid dense fog; GRAP 4 lifted as AQI improves

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Delhi and its adjoining areas were enveloped by dense fog on Wednesday morning, prompting the Indira Gandhi International Airport to issue an advisory over the possible impact on flights. The Delhi airport said in its advisory on Wednesday morning that flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected, requesting passengers to contact the airline for updated …

Delhi AQI remains ‘severe’ at 401 as rain fails to bring air pollution levels down
3 months ago

Delhi AQI remains ‘severe’ at 401 as rain fails to bring air pollution levels down

Hindustan Times  

Delhi woke to 'severe' category air quality on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index at 401 at around 7 am, a day after the city received light rain, which failed to bring the pollution levels down significantly. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered "good," 51-100 "satisfactory," 101-200 "moderate," 201-300 "poor," …

Parts of Delhi receive light rain, min temp rises, air quality close to severe
3 months ago

Parts of Delhi receive light rain, min temp rises, air quality close to severe

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Delhi received light rain on Monday even as the minimum temperature rose and the air quality continued to be almost in the “severe” category. The air quality was likely to remain “very poor” on Monday. The air quality was likely to stay in the “very poor” category. An AQI between 0 and 50 is classified as “good”, between …

Light rainfall brings chills to Delhi as cold wave looms, air quality remains ‘severe’
3 months ago

Light rainfall brings chills to Delhi as cold wave looms, air quality remains ‘severe’

Live Mint  

Parts of Delhi witnessed light rainfall early Monday, with temprature being recorded at 12-14 degrees Celcius, as per the India Meteorological Department. Delhi air quality Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index in the city remained in the 'severe' category and was measured at 402 at 8:30 am as per SAFAR, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research. AQI …

Delhi’s AQI back in ‘severe’ zone amid GRAP-4 restrictions
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi’s AQI back in ‘severe’ zone amid GRAP-4 restrictions

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in the Capital deteriorated to the “severe” zone again on Sunday, after the air quality index over the past day provided a much-needed respite from a four-day streak of “severe” AQI from last Tuesday to Friday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily air bulletin. With an average 24-hour AQI reading of 409 recorded on the …

Delhi’s air quality turns ’severe’ despite GRAP IV curbs; IMD predicts light rain for Monday
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi’s air quality turns ’severe’ despite GRAP IV curbs; IMD predicts light rain for Monday

Live Mint  

Air quality in Delhi continued to worsen on Sunday — turning ‘severe’ across the city in spite of GRAP IV restrictions. Pollution levels are likely to dip slightly on Monday with the India Meteorological Department forecasting cloudy skies with light rain. “Partly cloudy sky with possibility of very light rain to light rain…Smog or shallow fog in most of the …

Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: After improving to ‘very poor’ category, the air quality index in Delhi has once again slipped to ‘severe’, with the AQI of 427 at 7am on Sunday. Delhi's AQI has been consistently deteriorating since last Sunday due to a drop in windspeed, making it the worst since December 2021. Delhi's AQI on Sunday morning: Anand Vihar: 427 …

Delhi's AQI improves after 3 days, to jump back to ‘severe’
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi's AQI improves after 3 days, to jump back to ‘severe’

Hindustan Times  

The Capital woke up to a relatively improved air on Saturday after a streak of four “severe” air days, however, forecasts suggest the respite is short-lived. The 24-hour average air quality index on Saturday was recorded at 370 at 4pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily national bulletin. The India Meteorological Department’s forecast shows the air quality will …

Delhi cold wave: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips in Delhi
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi cold wave: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips in Delhi

The Hindu  

Delhi continued to be the most polluted place in India — for the fourth consecutive day — with the overall air quality of the national capital continuing to be in the “severe” category on Thursday morning, according to official data. Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index was 450 at 9 a.m. on Thursday, as per the Central Pollution Control …

Delhi chokes as air quality nears 'severe plus', dense fog amid cold wave - Delhi News
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi chokes as air quality nears 'severe plus', dense fog amid cold wave - Delhi News

India Today  

The overall air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas stood at the higher end of the severe category on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index recorded at 448. Out of the 37 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, 23 reported AQI levels in the severe-plus category, with Nehru Nagar topping the list at an index of 485, according to …

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe', thick smog envelopes city | Check IMD's prediction
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe', thick smog envelopes city | Check IMD's prediction

India TV News  

A thick layer of fog covered parts of Delhi as the minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality in Delhi remained in the severe category with 423 AQI on Thursday morning. Delhi's air quality nears 'severe plus' Meanwhile, pollution levels in Delhi …

Weather body issues alert for dense fog in Delhi as air quality deteriorates
3 months, 1 week ago

Weather body issues alert for dense fog in Delhi as air quality deteriorates

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for fog in the Delhi-NCR region for Thursday and Friday and has issued a yellow alert on Saturday. The weather body said that dense fog will engulf most places in the capital region in the morning on Thursday and Friday with very dense fog at isolated places. Delhi will see mainly …

Supreme Court directs UP, Haryana to impose complete ban on firecrackers as Delhi's air quality worsens
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3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court directs UP, Haryana to impose complete ban on firecrackers as Delhi's air quality worsens

India TV News  

Delhi-NCR air pollution: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to implement complete bans on firecrackers, similar to the measures in place in Delhi, due to the worsening air quality in the national capital and its neighboring areas. The Supreme Court today heard the issue of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, discussing the implementation of a year-round ban …

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force
3 months, 1 week ago

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force

New Indian Express  

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

Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Cold wave in Delhi to worsen this winter? City shivers, IMD predicts mercury may drop to...
3 months, 1 week ago

Cold wave in Delhi to worsen this winter? City shivers, IMD predicts mercury may drop to...

Live Mint  

Delhi weather alert today: With a cold wave warning looming across North India, the weather department has predicted dense fog in the national capital. Delhi AQI Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Wednesday despite the strictest measures, including a ban on construction activities and truck entry into the city, coming into force. According to Central Pollution Control Board …

Moderate fog, air quality continues to be ‘severe’ in Delhi despite GRAP IV curbs
3 months, 1 week ago

Moderate fog, air quality continues to be ‘severe’ in Delhi despite GRAP IV curbs

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi was engulfed under the blanket of moderate fog on Tuesday morning as the air quality remained ‘severe’ a day after restrictions under stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan were invoked. Meanwhile, the Delhi Airport also issued an advisory as air quality deteriorated further in the national capital on Tuesday. The update came less …

Delhi's air quality ‘severe’ at over 420 as GRAP 4 returns | Check area-wise AQI
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi's air quality ‘severe’ at over 420 as GRAP 4 returns | Check area-wise AQI

Hindustan Times  

Delhi woke up to an ‘severe’ category air quality on Tuesday, with the overall AQI at 421 at around 8 am, according to the central government's Sameer app, which provides hourly updates on the National Air Quality Index. The Air Quality Index of other cities in the National Capital Region was no better, with Greater Noida recording an AQI of …

Delhi pollution: Air quality slips to severe category; CAQM tightens curbs
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution: Air quality slips to severe category; CAQM tightens curbs

The Hindu  

The Central panel tasked with improving air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region on Monday once again invoked its most stringent curbs as pollution levels soared sharply over the past day due to unfavourable meteorological factors that prevented the dispersal of pollutants in air. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas ordered the imposition of the …

Stricter anti-pollution measures reinforced in Delhi as AQI drops amid cold wave
3 months, 1 week ago

Stricter anti-pollution measures reinforced in Delhi as AQI drops amid cold wave

Hindustan Times  

The Centre’s air quality panel has invoked the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR as the national capital grapples with a sharp rise in pollution levels. The decision was triggered after the Air Quality Index crossed into 'very poor' category on Monday. The decision was triggered after the Air Quality Index crossed into 'very poor' category …

Delhi civic body to install mist sprayers on electric poles to curb pollution
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi civic body to install mist sprayers on electric poles to curb pollution

India Today  

The New Delhi Municipal Council has announced plans to install mist sprayers on electric poles as part of efforts to combat air pollution in the city. According to NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal, the first phase will involve the installation of 15 mist sprayers on a 500-meter stretch of Lodhi Road. PART OF BROADER EFFORTS TO TACKLE POLLUTION NDMC …

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 …

Delhi's air quality remains poor with AQI at 212 even as cold wave abates
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi's air quality remains poor with AQI at 212 even as cold wave abates

Hindustan Times  

The Air Quality Index in the national capital continued to be in the 'poor category' on Saturday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital's Air Quality Index remained in the "poor category" on Saturday morning. IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy reported that temperatures in the national capital rose by …

Delhi smog: Meet the kids struggling to breathe in India’s choked capital
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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