Smog towers not final solution to pollution, says Central Pollution Control Board official
2 years, 8 months ago

Smog towers not final solution to pollution, says Central Pollution Control Board official

The Hindu  

Technologies such as smog towers are interventions that are still being tested and are not a final solution to the problem of pollution, Prashant Gargava, Member Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board, said at a webinar on Wednesday. To address Delhi’s exorbitant winter level pollution, smog tower — that consists of a large fan, housed in a tower to suck in polluted air and then have it pass through multiple particulate matter filters, was proffered as a solution. Pilot project A pilot project worth ₹20 crore was commissioned in Delhi following a Supreme Court order and was inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on August 23, 2021. The Central government has a National Clean Air Programme that covers 132 cities, which do not meet the prescribed national ambient air quality standards.

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Delhi, neighbouring states to draft 3-year plan to tackle road dust pollution
5 days, 5 hours 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 …

Air quality in Chennai improved by 43 per cent, says report
5 days, 14 hours ago

Air quality in Chennai improved by 43 per cent, says report

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai may have made progress in its fight against air pollution, as per an analysis by environmental think tank EnviroCatalysts. The report states that the city’s annual average PM2.5 levels have dropped from 49 µg/m3 in 2017, the baseline year for the National Clean Air Programme, to 28 µg/m3 in 2024, marking a 43% improvement in air quality. Ideally, …

Anti-pollution curbs heightened as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR
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5 days, 18 hours 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 …

Stage 3 GRAP restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution worsens
1 week, 5 days 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
1 week, 5 days 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 …

End-of-life vehicles may soon be refused fuel in Delhi to curb air pollution
2 weeks, 1 day ago

End-of-life vehicles may soon be refused fuel in Delhi to curb air pollution

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Do you still drive an end-of-life vehicle in the Delhi-national capital region? The government has set up a panel to craft a comprehensive strategy, potentially including banning commercial vehicles with engines below BS-VI from entering Delhi, to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, they said, requesting not to be identified. This comes against the backdrop of poor air quality …

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 …

Pollution pan-India problem: Supreme Court seeks list of most polluted cities
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Pollution pan-India problem: Supreme Court seeks list of most polluted cities

India Today  

Calling pollution a "pan-India" issue, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the government to submit a list of highly polluted cities. We should not give a wrong signal that sitting in the Supreme Court we are only dealing with air pollution in Delhi," a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Manmohan said. "We will have to expand the scope …

India’s novel attempts at battling deadly air pollution are falling short
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1 month 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 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 …

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 …

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Winds continue to carry off pollutants, improve Delhi air
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winds continue to carry off pollutants, improve Delhi air

Hindustan Times  

The marginal improvement in air pollution that Delhi residents have experienced owing to strong winds over the past few days continued on Wednesday with the air quality remaining in the lower end of “very poor”, data showed. Out of the 38 monitoring stations providing data in Delhi on Wedesnday, 17 recorded “poor” air quality, while the remaining 21 remained in …

Regional airshed strategy needed to improve capital’s air quality: Study
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Regional airshed strategy needed to improve capital’s air quality: Study

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As Delhi-NCR and other North Indian cities continue to breathe hazardous air with the Air Quality Index repeatedly breaching the ‘Severe Plus’ category, a new study calls for an urgent and coordinated response through a regional airshed approach. The study ‘Designating Airsheds in India for Urban and Regional Air Quality Management’, published in MDPI’s Air journal, recommends dividing …

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 …

AQI today: Delhi NCR struggles with worsening air quality; Check pollution levels in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, etc
Top News
1 month, 2 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, …

97 cities improve air quality, 55 achieve 20% dip in key pollutant: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

97 cities improve air quality, 55 achieve 20% dip in key pollutant: Report

India Today  

The Environment Ministry on Monday informed Parliament that 97 of the 130 cities targeted under the National Clean Air Programme have shown improvement in air quality as compared to 2017-18, with 55 recording a more than 20 per cent reduction. In response to a question in the Lok Sabha, significant improvement in air quality was registered in 97 cities across …

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

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 pollution due to global warming, changing climate: Air quality panel
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi pollution due to global warming, changing climate: Air quality panel

India Today  

As Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'severe' category on Friday after briefly improving to be 'very poor' on Thursday, the Commission for Air Quality Management has said that global warming and changing weather patterns this November are responsible for alarming pollution levels in the capital. The dense fog, which was previously uncommon in this period, has severely impacted air …

India's Ambitious Air Clean-up Plan: Where Did ₹11,000 Crore Go?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Ambitious Air Clean-up Plan: Where Did ₹11,000 Crore Go?

The Quint  

With the programme set to reach its deadline in less than two years, as many as 43 out of 131 target cities have shown less than 20 percent improvement in PM 10 concentration, while 31 cities have shown no improvement at all. Further, the Source Apportionment study, meant to identify the sources of air pollutants and estimating their contribution to …

After GRAP IV Measures, Delhi AQI Improves To 'Very Poor'; But Pollution Concerns Remain
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After GRAP IV Measures, Delhi AQI Improves To 'Very Poor'; But Pollution Concerns Remain

ABP News  

The air quality in Delhi showed a slight improvement on Thursday from the 'severe' to the 'very poor' category. #WATCH | Delhi: A layer of haze shrouds the national capital as the air quality continues to deteriorate Visuals from Kartavya Path pic.twitter.com/4SGVlkIP45 — ANI November 21, 2024 #WATCH | Delhi: A layer of haze shrouds the national capital as the …

Delhi air pollution: CAQM revises GRAP guidelines for NCR schools; AQI improves to ‘severe’ category | Updates
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks 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
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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 …

Clearing the air on Delhi’s pollution crisis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clearing the air on Delhi’s pollution crisis

The Hindu  

Since 1984, when M.C. Editorial | A consistent response: On air pollution responses in Delhi The usual response to point sources of pollution — legislating new technology and enforcing stringent prosecution — does not work for dispersed sources, which have a strong societal component and few viable options. A review of Beijing’s approach to controlling air pollution by the United …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 air pollution: X user suggests residents to 'learn Kannada, settle in Bengaluru'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: X user suggests residents to 'learn Kannada, settle in Bengaluru'

India Today  

As Delhi choked due to severe air pollution over this week, an X user suggested that residents should learn Kannada and move to Bengaluru instead in a post that has now gone viral. But in Delhi, you have to pay for the clean air too with an additional 18% GST.” The person further added, “It's time to learn Kannada and …

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, …

Did Delhi's AQI exceed 1,500? Decoding conflicting air pollution readings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Did Delhi's AQI exceed 1,500? Decoding conflicting air pollution readings

India Today  

During the transitional months of October and November, Delhi often finds itself shrouded in a thick haze of pollution. IQAir, known for its real-time air quality data, does not impose an upper limit on AQI readings, unlike the CPCB's standards. This methodology offers a fresh perspective on pollution levels but has also highlighted the limitations of India's air quality monitoring …

₹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 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, …

Delhi air pollution: 22 trains delayed, 8 flights diverted as smog shrouds city reducing visibility
1 month, 3 weeks 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: 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 chokes in smog, overall AQI at 494; 180 flights delayed, schools go online
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi chokes in smog, overall AQI at 494; 180 flights delayed, schools go online

India Today  

A thick dense layer of smog engulfed Delhi on Tuesday, blurring silhouettes as the air quality index spiked to 494, the season's highest. Amid the worsening air pollution, schools and universities across the Delhi-NCR region will conduct online classes starting today, as directed by the Supreme Court. It urged passengers to “plan accordingly and stay updated on the flight status.” …

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 …

As Shashi Tharoor suggests capital switch over smog, Indonesia is already at it
1 month, 3 weeks ago

As Shashi Tharoor suggests capital switch over smog, Indonesia is already at it

India Today  

"Is Delhi still fit to be India's national capital," questioned Congress MP Shashi Tharoor as pollution soared to extremely severe levels in the national capital, with several areas touching the 500 AQI mark. Jakarta, which is home to about 10 million people, has been plagued by worsening air quality year after year WHAT THE NEW CAPITAL WILL LOOK LIKE? An …

Delhi AQI worsens despite GRAP-4: Capital struggles with air pollution | In Pics
1 month, 4 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, 4 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 imposes most stringent set of restrictions as smog hangs over Indian capital
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi imposes most stringent set of restrictions as smog hangs over Indian capital

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 government imposed the most …

Centre plans to add 20 more air quality monitoring stations in Delhi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Centre plans to add 20 more air quality monitoring stations in Delhi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With Delhi’s air quality in the ‘severe’ category in several parts, the Union government plans add 15-20 more air quality monitoring stations in the National Capital Region, in addition to the existing 40, two officials said. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, over 14 areas in Delhi had an air quality index reading of over 400 on …

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