Delhi pollution: Electricity generators to be banned from 15 Oct, essential services exempted, says DPCC
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi pollution: Electricity generators to be banned from 15 Oct, essential services exempted, says DPCC

Live Mint  

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Wednesday banned the use of electricity generator sets of all capacities, running on diesel, petrol, kerosene from 15 October to tackle air pollution in the winter season. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has also written to Union power minister seeking closure of 11 thermal power stations around Delhi, which contribute majorly to pollution in the city and its neighbouring areas. Strict vigil against polluting activities Stepping up efforts for ensuring better air quality, as many as 50 teams of Central Pollution Control Board will be deployed to make extensive field visits from 15 October this year to 28 February next year. On spot reporting of major air polluting sources such as major construction activities without proper control measures, dumping of garbage and construction waste alongside the roads and on open plots, unpaved roads, open burning of garbage/industrial waste, etc.

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GRAP 3 anti-pollution restrictions in Delhi: What will be open, what's banned?
1 week, 1 day ago

GRAP 3 anti-pollution restrictions in Delhi: What will be open, what's banned?

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR's air quality has taken a turn for the worse amid the cold wave, prompting the Centre's air quality panel to invoke Stage III of anti-pollution measures. "Considering the highly unfavourable meteorological conditions including calm winds and very low mixing height leading the AQI of Delhi into the higher end of the very poor category, the panel's sub-committee on Graded …

GRAP III Invoked in Delhi-NCR as Pollution Rises, Schools Go Hybrid
1 week, 1 day ago

GRAP III Invoked in Delhi-NCR as Pollution Rises, Schools Go Hybrid

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday invoked restrictive measures under stage three of the air pollution control plan amid a sharp dip in air quality due to unfavourable meteorological conditions.Delhi's AQI stood at 367 at 2 pm. "Considering the highly unfavourable meteorological conditions including calm winds and very low mixing height leading the AQI of …

Centre revises air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR, tightens curbs
1 week, 3 days ago

Centre revises air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR, tightens curbs

The Hindu  

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR air quality has issued a revised plan to tackle winter pollution, asking states to implement stricter measures when the air quality deteriorates and making it mandatory for schools to shift to hybrid learning on days with severe air pollution. During this time, Delhi frequently enforces restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan, which categorises air …

Delhi air quality panel modifies pollution norms. Know new guidelines
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1 week, 3 days ago

Delhi air quality panel modifies pollution norms. Know new guidelines

India Today  

The Commission for Air Quality Management has renotified the Graded Response Action Plan for the Delhi-NCR region following the Supreme Court's directions. The air quality panel said that the Supreme Court had asked it to consider imposing several additional measures, which are currently under Stage III of the GRAP, under the GRAP Stage II as well. The air quality panel …

Revised, stricter air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR. Details here
1 week, 3 days ago

Revised, stricter air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR. Details here

India Today  

The Centre has revised its air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR to tackle the worsening air quality during the winter months. The new measures include mandatory hybrid learning for schools on days with severe pollution and restrictions on inter-state buses, with exceptions for electric, CNG, and BS-VI diesel vehicles. The revised plan mandates hybrid learning for schools on days with …

Air pollution hurts growth: Trying new ideas could make a difference
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Air pollution hurts growth: Trying new ideas could make a difference

Live Mint  

It astonishes sympathetic global observers that India, with its wealth of public policy experts, should be so inept at handling a major threat to the health and productivity of its population, afflicting not just Delhi, but the entire northern belt of the country in the concluding months of every calendar year. If this is going to be an unsolvably predictable …

Delhi pollution worsens as winds slow down again
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

AQI Today: Delhi air pollution ‘very poor’; Visuals show Mumbai, Agra’s Taj Mahal covered in smog
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1 month 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: 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 gets break from extreme air pollution; Centre declares staggered timings for its staff
1 month ago

Delhi gets break from extreme air pollution; Centre declares staggered timings for its staff

The Hindu  

After nearly a week of breathing extremely polluted air, the city residents received some respite on Thursday with the pollution levels dropping marginally. The CPCB found the level of PM2.5 in the city — to be 162.1 micrograms per cubic metre of air — over 10 times the WHO’s permissible limit of 15 micrograms per cubic metre. Stubble burning and …

Graded pollution response plan altered after SC calls out Delhi authorities for inaction
1 month ago

Graded pollution response plan altered after SC calls out Delhi authorities for inaction

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management on Wednesday revised clauses under stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan after the Supreme Court on Monday called out Delhi government amid sinking air quality in the national capital region. Delhi's air quality depleted to the 'severe' category on 13 November for the first time this season, forcing …

After season's coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air
1 month ago

After season's coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi witnessed yet another dawn with a blanket of toxic air on Wednesday, as the capital recorded an Air Quality Index of 426 in the "severe" category, which followed the coldest night of the season in the city so far.The city's minimum temperature dropped to 11.1 degrees Celsius Tuesday night, according to the India Meteorological Department. Delhi's air …

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?
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1 month 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 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 highlights: AQI at 471; Environment Minister says call on odd-even measures to be taken soon
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution highlights: AQI at 471; Environment Minister says call on odd-even measures to be taken soon

The Hindu  

The air quality in the national capital remained 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. According to the Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index was 471 at 1 …

Delhi air pollution: What are ongoing projects in national capital affected due to implementation of GRAP 4?
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: What are ongoing projects in national capital affected due to implementation of GRAP 4?

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Monday imposed the restrictions under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan after the Air Quality Index crossed 450 for the first time this season. Enforce a strict ban on plying of Delhi-registered IlS, lV and below diesel-operated Medium Goods Vehicles and Heavy Goods Vehicles in Delhi, except those carrying essential commodities/providing essential services. State …

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 …

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

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 …

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to severe plus category
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1 month ago

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to severe plus category

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe plus' category on Monday with the city recording an AQI of 484. Tighter pollution control measures, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction at public projects, came into force in the morning.The dense toxic smog caused visibility to drop sharply in the morning.According to officials, visibility at Safdarjung airport was …

Delhi's air disaster: Worst pollution of the season, toughest curbs in place
1 month ago

Delhi's air disaster: Worst pollution of the season, toughest curbs in place

India Today  

Delhi's air quality on Monday plummeted to alarming levels, with the city recording its highest average 24-hour Air Quality Index for the season at 493. Out of the 36 air monitoring stations across the national capital, 13 reported AQI readings at the extreme levels of 499 or 500, indicating hazardous air conditions. The top court has also directed the state …

Thermal power plants: A pollution worry for Delhi
1 month ago

Thermal power plants: A pollution worry for Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Emissions from Delhi-NCR-based 12 coal-fired power plants are more deadly than the emissions from the burning of paddy straw in Punjab and Haryana. Thermal power plants produce multiple times more dangerous particulate matter and Sulphur Dioxide than burning agri-residue does. According to a new analysis of sources of deadlier particulate matter and a comparison between NCR-based TPPs emissions …

Delhi air pollution worsens: AQI hits season's worst at 481, GRAP-IV restrictions imposed
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1 month ago

Delhi air pollution worsens: AQI hits season's worst at 481, GRAP-IV restrictions imposed

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: A thick layer of smog, a toxic mix of smoke and fog, engulfed the Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, as the air pollution level dropped into the "severe-plus" category, with the overall Air Quality Index reaching 481, marking the highest air pollution level of the season so far. AQI in parts of Delhi-NCR Anand Vihar: 487 Ashok Vihar: …

Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high
1 month ago

Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high

Al Jazeera  

Schools go online until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the latest bid to ease the Indian capital’s health crisis. Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern …

Delhi government, civic body office timings revised amid severe pollution
1 month ago

Delhi government, civic body office timings revised amid severe pollution

India Today  

The timings for all offices under the government of the National Capital Territory and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi have been revised in light of alarming pollution levels in the city. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday directed government offices and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi offices to function from 10 am to 6.30 pm and 8.30 am to …

GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: What’s Allowed And What’s Not From Monday As AQI Hits 'Severe+'
1 month, 1 week ago

GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: What’s Allowed And What’s Not From Monday As AQI Hits 'Severe+'

ABP News  

GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: Amid deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region, the Graded Response Action Plan Stage 4 measures have been implemented starting Monday to curb emissions and combat pollution. GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: What Is Allowed Under GRAP Stage 4, amid the stringent restrictions aimed at curbing severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR, here is what …

Delhis air quality reaches severe category
1 month, 1 week 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 …

No Respite From 'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi, Flights Delayed Due To Low Low Visibility
1 month, 1 week ago

No Respite From 'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi, Flights Delayed Due To Low Low Visibility

ABP News  

The air quality in Delhi worsened in Delhi on Sunday with many areas in the "severe" category despite the Delhi government invoking restrictions under stage three of the Graded Response Action Plan. According to data by the Central Pollution Control Board, they recorded an Air Quality Index of 429 on Sunday, Several stations recorded "severe" air quality including Anand Vihar, …

Delhi air pollution: AQI zooms to over 400, over 14 areas record ‘severe’ air quality
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI zooms to over 400, over 14 areas record ‘severe’ air quality

Live Mint  

Delhi's air pollution woes continue to get worse with each day, as over 14 areas in the national capital recorded an AQI of over 400 on Sunday. Most of these areas that had ‘very poor’ air quality last week, have now fallen to the ‘severe’ zone, CPCB data showed. Lodhi Road, Burari crossing and Sri Aurobindo Marg were the only …

Delhi suffocates in severe pollution; smog delays over 100 flights, 3 cancelled
1 month, 1 week 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 pollution: Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers to combat 'severe' AQI; violators to be fined ₹20,000
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution: Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers to combat 'severe' AQI; violators to be fined ₹20,000

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has imposed a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from Friday, under Graded Response Action Plan to tackle the rising air pollution in the city. The Delhi government has banned BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under GRAP-III The government has also imposed a ₹20,000 fine on violators, and stated that they are …

Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital

India TV News  

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index moving to 433 and placed in the “severe” category. The Delhi Traffic Police on Friday issued 550 challans and collected a fine of Rs 1 crore for violations, including prohibited use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, along with hitting vehicles 4,855 without proper pollution certificates amounting to …

Delhi Pollution: What Is Banned And What Is Allowed Under Grap III As Air Quality Remains 'Severe'
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Pollution: What Is Banned And What Is Allowed Under Grap III As Air Quality Remains 'Severe'

ABP News  

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category, prompting the central pollution watchdog to invoke restrictions under the third stage of GRAP in Delhi-NCR. The stations that recorded air quality in 'severe' category include Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Dwarka Sector 8, IGI Airport, Jahangirpuri, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Mandir Marg, Mundka, NSIT Dwarka, …

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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1 month, 1 week 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 …

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Restrictions under GRAP stage-3 to come into force from Friday – India TV
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1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Restrictions under GRAP stage-3 to come into force from Friday – India TV

India TV News  

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: With pollution reaching alarming levels, the central pollution watchdog imposed restrictions under the third stage of the GRAP in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, including a ban on construction and demolition activities. Under the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan, all inter-state buses from NCR states — except electric vehicles, CNG vehicles and BS-VI diesel buses …

GRAP 3: Stricter anti-pollution curbs to come into force as Delhi’s air quality reaches ‘severe’ category
1 month, 1 week ago

GRAP 3: Stricter anti-pollution curbs to come into force as Delhi’s air quality reaches ‘severe’ category

The Hindu  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday imposed a complete ban on construction activities and prohibited the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the Capital and adjoining districts falling in the National Capital Region. The move came as Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index reading stood at 424 at 4 p.m. on Thursday, slightly up …

Delhi Pollution: Construction banned, vehicle entry restricted
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Pollution: Construction banned, vehicle entry restricted

Live Mint  

Pollution in Delhi: As Delhi continued to register an alarming level of pollution reaching ‘severe’ in the air quality index, the central pollution control agency imposed stricter curbs in Delhi and the national capital region under the Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan. The restrictions include ban on demolition and construction activities, and entry of certain vehicles inside …

In Graphics | Why does Delhi's air quality deteriorate in winter?
1 month, 1 week ago

In Graphics | Why does Delhi's air quality deteriorate in winter?

Firstpost  

Every year, the winter brings heavy air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. A pedestrian wearing a face mask at Kartavya Path as air quality continues to remain poor in New Delhi. Delhi’s air quality index at 9 am on Thursday stood at 428, which falls under the ‘severe’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. “Of 39 monitoring stations …

Delhi's air crisis not just due to farm fires. It's our own garbage, cars
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi's air crisis not just due to farm fires. It's our own garbage, cars

India Today  

Delhi’s air crisis is back with a vengeance, cloaking the city in thick smog for the 15th consecutive day, with an Air Quality Index reading of 445 — firmly in the "severe" zone. Beyond the neighbouring fields, Delhi itself is a potent pollution generator, with vehicular emissions leading the charge, responsible for most of the city's poor air quality. ROLE …

Delhi breathes its worst quality air of the season; smog blanket leads to disruptions at airport
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi breathes its worst quality air of the season; smog blanket leads to disruptions at airport

The Hindu  

IQAir has placed Delhi at the top of the world’s ‘most polluted’ major cities list while the Central Pollution Control Board ranked Delhi as the city with the worst quality air in the country. With a drop in the wind speed, and engulfed in a thick blanket of smog, the citizens in the national capital by Wednesday experienced the season’s …

Delhi Air Quality - Delhi pollution in ‘severe’ category, first this season, AQI soars to 429 - Delhi News
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Air Quality - Delhi pollution in ‘severe’ category, first this season, AQI soars to 429 - Delhi News

India Today  

The air quality in New Delhi and surrounding areas plummeted to the 'severe' category for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index spiking to 429, posing a significant health hazard to residents, officials said. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, of the 36 monitoring stations in Delhi, 30 reported air quality in the 'severe' …

No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens
1 month, 1 week ago

No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens

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 Supreme Court of India …

Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue
1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue

India TV News  

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court asked the Delhi government why there was no permanent nationwide ban on firecrackers when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The top court also directed the Delhi police commissioner to form special cell to impose firecrackers ban. The court further directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to file a personal affidavit putting …

Delhi air pollution: Rise in asthma patients, double penalty on stubble burning as AQI drops to ‘severe’, know details
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: Rise in asthma patients, double penalty on stubble burning as AQI drops to ‘severe’, know details

Live Mint  

Delhi Air Quality dropped to ‘severe’ category on Thursday amid rising cases of people suffering from asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other breathing issues. Delhi AQI today and all updates related to air pollution in the city -As Delhi is turning into a gas chamber with constant deterioration in air quality, more people are witnessing health issues like asthma, …

Peak winter pollution levels dipping: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Peak winter pollution levels dipping: Report

Hindustan Times  

Average pollution levels in the Capital during the winter months are on a rise year-on-year, a study carried out by the Centre for Science and Environment has revealed. CSE in its analysis looked at PM 2.5 data for Delhi shared by the Central Pollution Control Board for the months October to January over the last five years. However, the data …

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges

Raw Story  

The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll. "I am barely able to sleep all night," Kumar, 24, told AFP as he waited outside a special pollution clinic, set up at the government-run Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. A study …

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality

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 A thick layer of toxic …

Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms

India TV News  

Delhi's air quality takes a hit on Diwali despite firecracker ban, with readings exceeding 900 in certain areas. The city's air quality has been a major concern, with Diwali pollution posing a serious health risk due to fine particulate matter concentrations. Despite a citywide firecracker ban, widespread defiance and stubble burning have contributed to the alarming rise in pollution. The …

Delhi's Air Quality Avoids 'Severe' Zone on Diwali, Minister Praises Public Compliance
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's Air Quality Avoids 'Severe' Zone on Diwali, Minister Praises Public Compliance

India TV News  

Delhi's air quality avoids a severe zone on Diwali, with the city's AQI remaining in the 'very poor' category. The public's responsible behaviour and government's dust control initiatives helped improve air quality. However, some areas saw partial non-compliance, with some individuals still bursting firecrackers. The city witnessed its most polluted Diwali in three years, with air quality index dropping to …

Delhi Air Pollution: A Grim Situation Graded by CAQM
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2 months ago

Delhi Air Pollution: A Grim Situation Graded by CAQM

India Today  

Delhi's air quality is deteriorating significantly, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 317. The city is under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 2, which imposes restrictions on coal and firewood use, diesel generator sets, and traffic. Daily mechanical sweeping and water sprinkling will be carried out on designated roads, while dust control measures must be enforced at …

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