Delhi NCR turns toxic; many families report difficulties, elderly most affected
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi NCR turns toxic; many families report difficulties, elderly most affected

Live Mint  

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has worsened post Diwali with several families reporting difficulties due to the air pollution. According to the people surveyed, 70 per cent of the respondents or their family members are already facing difficulties due to poor air quality in Delhi-NCR. When asked who all in their families were currently struggling due to bad air quality in Delhi-NCR, 70 per cent respondents said they have one or more family members or they themselves are feeling the impact. The survey said, out of 9,123 respondents, 30 per cent said “elderly parents/ grandparents at home” were impacted by the air pollution; in 10 per cent of surveyed families, the school going children are feeling unwell; 20 per cent respondents are themselves impacted due to their health conditions; another 10 per cent respondents indicated that they were not feeling well though they have no preexisting medical conditions. Only 30 per cent said they were not facing any health issue due to poor air quality in the Delhi NCR.

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Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates
2 days, 10 hours 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 …

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force
5 days, 13 hours 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 smog: Meet the kids struggling to breathe in India’s choked capital
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi residents woke up to clearer skies for the third consecutive day on Friday, as the city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category, offering temporary relief from the toxic haze that has plagued the national capital for weeks. However, the city’s average AQI increased to 197, up from the 165 recorded a day earlier, according to the …

At 7.1°C, Delhi wakes up to coldest morning of season, air quality 'poor' again
2 weeks, 3 days ago

At 7.1°C, Delhi wakes up to coldest morning of season, air quality 'poor' again

India Today  

Delhi shivered through its coldest morning of the season on Saturday, as the mercury dropped to 7.1° Celsius, three degrees below the season's average. The city’s air quality also took a turn for the worse, slipping back into the ‘poor’ category. The Central Pollution Control Board recorded an Air Quality Index of 222 around 9 AM, placing the city in …

Delhi’s air quality remains moderate; slight rise in pollution levels
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi’s air quality remains moderate; slight rise in pollution levels

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “moderate” category on Friday even as there was a slight rise in pollution levels and the mercury dipped to a degree below the normal. A dip in air quality was expected on Friday despite wind speed staying near 10 km per hour. “Delhi’s air quality is likely to be in the ‘poor’ category from …

Delhi's air crisis: Worst November in 8 years sparks calls for action
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi's air crisis: Worst November in 8 years sparks calls for action

India Today  

Nitin Gadkari recently said he avoids visiting Delhi because of the city's severe pollution levels, adding that he often falls ill during his visits. While December brought some relief, as Delhi recently recorded "moderate" air quality for the first time in 53 days, with the AQI dropping below 200, November was a nightmare by all measures. November pain November was …

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: SC refuses to relax GRAP-4 restrictions, says ‘hardly any implementation of…’
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: SC refuses to relax GRAP-4 restrictions, says ‘hardly any implementation of…’

Live Mint  

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: The Supreme Court on Monday said that there has to be a downward trend in the Air Quality Index level before it relaxes Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan. Meanwhile, the court also proposed investigating all causes of air pollution in NCR and trying to find a permanent solution. The Supreme Court questioned how many …

Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day

India TV News  

For the third day in a row, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday, as the AQI was recorded as 351 at 9 am as per the Central Pollution Control Board. The most polluted part of the national capital remained Mundka, with severe air quality and an AQI of 401. AQI at different parts …

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore
3 weeks, 6 days 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 air pollution: Schools in Delhi-NCR to adopt hybrid mode for classes up to 12th grade amid ‘very poor’ category
Top News
4 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: Schools in Delhi-NCR to adopt hybrid mode for classes up to 12th grade amid ‘very poor’ category

Live Mint  

Following the Supreme Court's call for a review of restrictions on physical classes due to air pollution, the Centre's air quality panel instructed schools and colleges in Delhi-NCR on Monday to switch to a "hybrid" mode for classes up to 12th standard. In a statement, the Commission for Air Quality Management noted that most primary schools in Delhi and other …

AQI today: Delhi NCR struggles with worsening air quality; Check pollution levels in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, etc
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4 weeks ago

AQI today: Delhi NCR struggles with worsening air quality; Check pollution levels in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, etc

Live Mint  

AQI today: The national capital seems to be experiencing no respite as the air pollution levels worsen. “The AQI has risen due to a combination of stagnant winds that have a speed of less than 10 kilometres per hour and dropping temperatures that trap pollutants close to the ground,” news agency PTI quoted environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari as saying. Last week, …

Delhi pollution worsens as winds slow down again
4 weeks ago

Delhi pollution worsens as winds slow down again

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality, which briefly improved on Monday morning to enter the “poor” category for the first time in nearly a month, deteriorated sharply by the afternoon, returning to the “very poor” zone as wind speeds dropped significantly, trapping pollutants within the city again. Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index was recorded at 285 at 9am on Monday, but by …

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today

India Today  

The residents of Delhi woke up to a slightly improved air quality on Monday morning, as the national capital recorded an overall air quality index of 279, in the "poor" category, against Sunday's "very poor" AQI of 318. #WATCH | Delhi: A layer of haze shrouds the national capital as the air quality remains in 'Poor' category, as per Central …

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: 5 preventive measures parents should adopt to protect their kids from toxic smog
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Delhi Continues To Reel Under 'Very Poor' Air Quality, Noida Schools To Remain Closed
1 month ago

Delhi Continues To Reel Under 'Very Poor' Air Quality, Noida Schools To Remain Closed

ABP News  

Delhi continued to reel under "very poor" air quality and pollution woes as a layer of smog covered the city. In view of the poor air quality, the district administration in Gautam Budh Nagar ordered extension of online classes in all educational institutions across the district till November 25. While the overall AQI of the city was in the moderate …

Air quality improves slightly in Delhi
1 month ago

Air quality improves slightly in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital improved from the 'severe' to the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning. At 8 am, the Air Quality Index was recorded at 357, falling under the 'very poor' category, compared to the 24-hour average AQI of 412 at 4 pm on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Favorable wind …

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

Delhi's air quality improves to 'very poor' for first time since November 2
1 month ago

Delhi's air quality improves to 'very poor' for first time since November 2

India Today  

Delhi experienced its cleanest day in a long time on Sunday as the air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category, days after being in the 'severe' and 'severe plus' categories. The average 24-hour Air Quality Index stood at 318 in the 'very poor' category, for the first time since November 2, when the AQI was recorded at 316. …

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues

India TV News  

Delhi AQI: Residents in the national capital complained of breathing difficulties as the air quality in Delhi remained in the very poor category on Sunday for the third-week post-Diwali. "We direct the Delhi Government and Delhi Police to ensure that check posts are immediately set up at all 113 entry points," the bench ordered. Keeping in view the rising level …

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

Delhi-NCR battles ‘severe’ pollution as AQI reaches toxic levels; PM2.5 and PM10 pose health risks
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1 month ago

Delhi-NCR battles ‘severe’ pollution as AQI reaches toxic levels; PM2.5 and PM10 pose health risks

Live Mint  

Delhi, the National capital, registered an AQI of 427 at 11:30 am on Saturday, slipping back to the ‘severe’ category, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Nine monitoring stations recorded air quality in the ‘severe plus’ category on Saturday morning, exceeding the 450 mark. Other stations that fared better on the AQI scale failed to register air quality levels …

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

Delhi: Air quality improves; ‘very poor’ after 5-day ‘severe’ pollution
Top News
1 month ago

Delhi: Air quality improves; ‘very poor’ after 5-day ‘severe’ pollution

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality improved to the “very poor” category on Thursday, ending a five-day streak of “severe” pollution levels even as the minimum temperature continued to dip and touched the season’s low. Factors such as reduced fog intensity and increased wind speed helped improve the air quality. An average Air Quality Index of 376 was recorded at 9am on Thursday, …

Breathless in Delhi: How air pollution has held to spike in hospital visits
1 month 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 air pollution: CAQM revises GRAP guidelines for NCR schools; AQI improves to ‘severe’ category | Updates
Top News
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: CAQM revises GRAP guidelines for NCR schools; AQI improves to ‘severe’ category | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: The air quality in Delhi slightly improved but remained in the severe category on Wednesday as a thin blanket of smog covered parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and other areas of the National Capital Region. According to the CPCB, the AQI of Delhi's Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Dwarka sector-8, Jahangirpuri, Munka, Nehru Nagar and some …

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

Delhi air quality improves to very poor after 8 days, overall AQI at 379
1 month ago

Delhi air quality improves to very poor after 8 days, overall AQI at 379

India Today  

After enduring eight consecutive days of severe air pollution, Delhi residents woke up to a slightly better air quality on Thursday morning. Meanwhile, the Commission for Air Quality Management has revised the Graded Response Action Plan, requiring schools in Delhi and nearby NCR districts to shut down during Stages 3 and 4 of the plan. On Wednesday, the Delhi government …

Headache, asthma in one in every household in Delhi
1 month 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 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 …

Delhi's AQI Sees Slight Improvement Amid Anti-Pollution Curbs, Air Remains Toxic
1 month ago

Delhi's AQI Sees Slight Improvement Amid Anti-Pollution Curbs, Air Remains Toxic

ABP News  

The air quality index in Delhi on Wednesday dropped to 424 from 488 at 9 am the previous day, but the air remained hazardous. On Monday, Delhi recorded its second-worst air quality since 2015 and the air quality index at the same time was recorded at 484. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Monday's reading was the second-worst air …

Delhi air pollution: National capital’s air quality plunges to ’hazardous’ levels with AQI soaring to 526
1 month 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 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 air worst in India today, Lucknow in 2nd spot; Aizawl least polluted city
1 month ago

Delhi air worst in India today, Lucknow in 2nd spot; Aizawl least polluted city

India Today  

As winter tightens its grip, North India is reeling under the worsening air pollution crisis, with multiple cities recording air quality in the "poor" and "severe" categories. As of Wednesday morning, six major cities recorded "poor" air quality, four fell into the "moderate" category, four were rated "satisfactory," and only two were in the "Good" category, according to data from …

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

‘Should Delhi even remain capital?': Shashi Tharoor raps govt over AQI 'nightmare'
1 month ago

‘Should Delhi even remain capital?': Shashi Tharoor raps govt over AQI 'nightmare'

Hindustan Times  

Shashi Tharoor of the Congress said Delhi was “essentially uninhabitable” between November and January due to poor air quality and questioned whether it should remain the nation's capital. In a post on X, Shashi Tharoor, citing Air Quality Index data of Swiss air quality technology company IQAir, said Delhi is officially the most polluted city in the world after Dhaka …

As Delhi's air pollution worsens, here's what you can do about it
1 month 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 pollution: 22 trains delayed, 8 flights diverted as smog shrouds city reducing visibility
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: 22 trains delayed, 8 flights diverted as smog shrouds city reducing visibility

India TV News  

With no signs of improvement in air quality, a thick layer of smog covered the national xcapital for the second consecutive day and pollution levels reached a hazardous AQI of 494, placing the city firmly in the 'severe plus' category. The development comes as the air quality in the national capital remained in the 'severe plus' category for the second …

Delhi air pollution: What more restrictions likely to be imposed if air quality further deteriorates?
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: What more restrictions likely to be imposed if air quality further deteriorates?

India TV News  

The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day on Tuesday with smog shrouding the city, reducing visibility and worsening air pollution to touch an alarmingly high level of poor AQI. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index at 488 …

Delhi air crisis discussed at COP29: Experts term it a public health emergency
1 month 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 stares at more dusty days as strict curbs set in
1 month 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 …

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

Delhi-NCR air pollution: What is AQI and how does a high AQI of 500 affect your health in the long run?
1 month 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's pollution crisis: Why Bengaluru and Chennai have 'good' air quality
1 month ago

Delhi's pollution crisis: Why Bengaluru and Chennai have 'good' air quality

New Indian Express  

The air quality in Delhi has been a major topic of discussion for some time now. As of Monday, Delhi's average Air Quality Index worsened to the 'severe plus' category with the city recording an AQI of 484. While the national capital struggled to breathe, Chennai and Bangalore recorded much better air quality, according to a report by Times Now. …

Delhis air quality reaches severe category
1 month ago

Delhis air quality reaches severe category

The Hindu  

Delhiites woke up to a blanket of smog with the overall air quality of Delhi in the ‘severe +’ category on Monday morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index was 484 at 8 a.m. on Monday — the worst in the country. Stricter pollution control measures The Centre’s air quality panel …

Delhi-NCR to implement stricter GRAP Stage 4 restrictions from Monday as air quality remains ‘severe’
1 month ago

Delhi-NCR to implement stricter GRAP Stage 4 restrictions from Monday as air quality remains ‘severe’

Live Mint  

The Delhi-NCR region will implement additional restrictions from Monday morning amid worsening air quality. According to the order issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management, restrictive actions mentioned under the first three stages of the GRAP will also remain in force. Official data indicates that stubble burning was the main contributor — accounting for 25% of the total pollution …

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