A dusty veil shrouds Delhi as desert winds, dry heat combine
1 year, 7 months ago

A dusty veil shrouds Delhi as desert winds, dry heat combine

Hindustan Times  

The national capital and its neighbouring cities on Tuesday were shrouded in a dusty haze in the morning before the afternoon sky turned virtually white as strong winds funnelled in sandy particles from the deserts of Rajasthan, and kicked up loose soil and local construction debris. The dusty conditions meant the average air quality index recorded on Tuesday at 4pm shot up to 254, classified as “poor”, from 162, classified as “moderate”, on Monday, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. “The Sub-Committee for GRAP, after comprehensively reviewing the air quality scenario, noted this to be an exceptional episodic event, which has led to continual dispersion of dust in the ambient air over Delhi-NCR. The Sub-Committee shall be keeping a close watch on the situation in the days to come and will review the air quality scenario of Delhi-NCR accordingly.” CAQM said in a statement on Tuesday. Strong local winds may also occur on Wednesday, which will again lift from dust locally, but we don’t expect a repeat of Tuesday,” he said.

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Toxic smog blankets Delhi as severe air pollution disrupts daily life and travel
6 days, 2 hours 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 …

Why Delhi-NCR region gets shrouded in dense fog every winter
6 days, 10 hours ago

Why Delhi-NCR region gets shrouded in dense fog every winter

India Today  

The Delhi-NCR region was engulfed in a dense fog on Friday morning, with the city experiencing a significant drop in temperature. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for Delhi, anticipating "dense to very dense fog" and has also predicted a partly cloudy sky on Friday. Over 200 flights were delayed at Delhi airport and dozens of trains …

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city
1 week, 5 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 …

Light Rain In Parts Of Delhi-NCR Amid 'Severe' Air Quality
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Light Rain In Parts Of Delhi-NCR Amid 'Severe' Air Quality

ABP News  

Delhi experienced a sudden change in weather as light rain lashed parts of the national capital on Monday. The air quality in the city remained 'severe' with an Air Quality Index of 410, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Majority of the stations in the city recorded AQI in the severe levels including Alipur, Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, …

Dense Smog Blankets Delhi Amid 'Severe' Air Quality, Temperature Drops To 5°C
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Dense Smog Blankets Delhi Amid 'Severe' Air Quality, Temperature Drops To 5°C

ABP News  

Delhi Weather Today: A thick blanket of smog covered the national capital with the air quality settling in the 'severe' category for the third consecutive day. Noida and Greater Noida recorded a minimum temperature of 6 degrees Celsius amid 'very poor' air quality. GRAP Stage 4 Implemented In Delhi Delhi Traffic Police has ramped up vehicle checks in the national …

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

Respite from extreme pollution as air quality limps to ‘very poor’ in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Respite from extreme pollution as air quality limps to ‘very poor’ in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Strong and consistent winds of 10-15 km/hr came to Delhi’s rescue on Sunday, leading to a sharp improvement in the air quality, propelling the air quality index from a 24-hour average of 412 at 4pm on Saturday to 318 on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. On Sunday, during the day, winds touched 15km/hr, which led to a …

After GRAP IV Measures, Delhi AQI Improves To 'Very Poor'; But Pollution Concerns Remain
1 month, 2 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 smog: Life in the world’s most polluted city
1 month, 2 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, …

IMD sounds alert as pollution levels soar, smog conditions to shroud NCR for next few days
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IMD sounds alert as pollution levels soar, smog conditions to shroud NCR for next few days

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert as severe smog continues to blanket Delhi-NCR, saying the conditions of shallow to moderate smog shall persist in the coming days. Thick grey haze choked Delhi for the third straight day on Tuesday, November 19, with the pollution levels remaining alarmingly high at 488 in the ‘severe plus’ category. On Wednesday, November …

Delhi stares at more dusty days as strict curbs set in
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

India’s New Delhi shrouded in toxic smog as pollution reading breaks record
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India’s New Delhi shrouded in toxic smog as pollution reading breaks record

Al Jazeera  

A thick blanket of toxic smog has engulfed most parts of northern India and readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi hit their highest this year after dense fog overnight. The smog, a toxic blend of smoke and fog, happens each year in winter as cold air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from illegal farm fires in some …

Delhi: Grap 4 and anti-pollution curbs in play as AQI hits season’s peak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Grap 4 and anti-pollution curbs in play as AQI hits season’s peak

Hindustan Times  

A thick, grey haze cloaked Delhi on Sunday, smudging out silhouettes as the air quality index surged to the season’s highest and sent authorities scrambling to contain the devolving crisis, with the Commission for Air Quality Management ushering in Stage 4 of its pollution control measures that ban all constructions and allow schools to call off classes for most students. …

Delhi air pollution: Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality remains in 'severe' category
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday morning, with air quality levels plunging to severe levels, leaving residents grappling with poor visibility and health risks. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index at 428 as of 8 a.m., placing it in the 'severe' category. The Delhi government implemented …

Living in the grey and yellow: Delhi's air pollution in pictures
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Living in the grey and yellow: Delhi's air pollution in pictures

India Today  

A thick, oppressive smog has descended over Delhi, cloaking the city in a heavy, grey haze that obscures buildings and landmarks, reducing visibility across major roads and casting a dim, muted glow over the skyline. The pollution level entered the 'severe' category for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index spiking to 429—a sharp rise …

Delhi chokes on ‘very poor’ air for 12th consecutive day
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi chokes on ‘very poor’ air for 12th consecutive day

Hindustan Times  

The city’s air was dense with pollutants and remained hazy on Sunday too, recording a 12th consecutive day of “very poor” air quality index, as categorised by the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily bulletin, in line with predictions by air monitoring and weather agencies. The readings will likely hover in the ‘very poor’ category till at least Wednesday, as forecasts …

Delhi's air quality improves compared to last year but pollution threats persist
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Shroud of smog envelops Delhi amid dirty air
2 months ago

Shroud of smog envelops Delhi amid dirty air

Hindustan Times  

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

Dust in Delhi Air: A Silent Killer, Experts Warn
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dust in Delhi Air: A Silent Killer, Experts Warn

Hindustan Times  

Dust in Delhi's air can cause a variety of health conditions due to the respirable size of dust particles. PM2.5 and PM10 are considered dangerous because these are of respirable size and can travel down to the lowest part of the lung where gas exchange takes place. When one breathes air laced with dust particles, it can have both short-term …

Turbulent skies in Delhi and Mumbai: Unpacking the weather patterns behind recent storms
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Turbulent skies in Delhi and Mumbai: Unpacking the weather patterns behind recent storms

Hindustan Times  

The storm brought a short burst of intense rain to the suburbs but also spurred a large volume of loose dust into the air, worsening air quality significantly. “Dust storms originating in the Middle East can significantly impact distant cities like Mumbai, as powerful winds carry dense clouds of dust thousands of kilometres, deteriorating air quality and reducing visibility upon …

Day after dust storm, IMD predicts rain in Delhi-NCR
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Day after dust storm, IMD predicts rain in Delhi-NCR

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the country including Delhi-NCR, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, northeastern states and others. “Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan, south Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, south-east Arunachal Pradesh, south-east Assam, Manipur, …

Massive Dust Storm Brings Relief From Scorching Heat in Delhi-NCR
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Massive Dust Storm Brings Relief From Scorching Heat in Delhi-NCR

News 18  

Delhiites can expect some relief from the sweltering heat as Delhi and the national capital region were hit by a massive dust storm and thunderstorm on Friday evening. Major dust storm in Delhi pic.twitter.com/PLrsKD2x5Z— Payal M/પાયલ મેહતા/ पायल मेहता/ পাযেল মেহতা May 10, 2024 Strong winds uprooted trees and traffic lights in many areas leading to traffic snarls. As per …

Delhi-NCR witnesses massive dust storm, traffic, flights affected
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR witnesses massive dust storm, traffic, flights affected

India TV News  

Delhi Weather Update: A huge dust storm and thunderstorm hit Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday evening amid scorching heat. "Duststorm/ thunderstorm with rain and gusty winds with speed of 50-70 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR said in the advisory. The weather department had earlier predicted generally cloudy skies with the …

Slight improvement in Delhi’s AQI as easterly winds bring respite from heat
8 months ago

Slight improvement in Delhi’s AQI as easterly winds bring respite from heat

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality improved to the ‘moderate’ category on Thursday, with moist easterly winds helping settle dust in the city air. The 24-hour average air quality index was recorded at 185 at 9am – a drop of 40 AQI points from Wednesday’s 4pm reading of 225, the Central Pollution Control Board data showed. Forecasts by the India Meteorological Department show …

Gusty winds clear pollution, Delhi’s air quality improves
9 months, 1 week ago

Gusty winds clear pollution, Delhi’s air quality improves

Hindustan Times  

Delhi recorded strong gusty winds on Monday, following which the city’s air quality improved significantly. The 24-hour average air quality index was recorded at 133 at 4 pm on Monday, which was over 100 points lower than Sunday’s 242 logged at the same time, according to the national bulletin of the Central Pollution Control Board. According to the Air Quality …

Visibility poor in Delhi amid dense fog despite improvement in minimum temperature
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Visibility poor in Delhi amid dense fog despite improvement in minimum temperature

Hindustan Times  

Winter chills improved slightly for the second consecutive day in Delhi after the minimum temperature on Friday morning was recorded at 7.1 degrees Celsius, though it is one notch below the season normal even as a dense layer of fog kept visibility poor in several parts of the city since Thursday evening. The Commission for Air quality Management in NCR …

Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 398 in national capital
1 year ago

Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 398 in national capital

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: The Delhi-NCR experienced very poor air quality amid dense fog in the region on Tuesday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index was recorded at 398 in the national capital. It seems there are no signs of improvement in pollution levels, as a combination of local emissions, stubble burning, and low temperatures continues …

Delhi AQI | No extreme curbs for now, will wait for NCR air quality to improve: Central body
1 year ago

Delhi AQI | No extreme curbs for now, will wait for NCR air quality to improve: Central body

The Hindu  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday said it will wait for the air quality to improve in the National Capital Region before imposing more severe measures to tackle rising pollution levels. The statement by the Central pollution monitoring body came even as the air quality deteriorated sharply in the region, prompting the authorities to impose Stage 3 of …

After a six-day ‘near severe’ air spell, rain brings relief for Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

After a six-day ‘near severe’ air spell, rain brings relief for Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Rain and strong winds on Monday and Tuesday helped drive out pollutants that had stubbornly clung on to Delhi’s air for weeks, giving the city its best air quality in several days. The Capital’s 24-hour average air quality index improved to 312, significantly better than 395 at the same time on Monday, and the lowest since November 19, when the …

Delhi-NCR air pollution Updates: AQI in city recorded at ‘Severe’ level at 4 pm
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi-NCR air pollution Updates: AQI in city recorded at ‘Severe’ level at 4 pm

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR air pollution Updates: The air quality in Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region continued to hover within the hazardous range as a thick poisonous haze thickened in the city on Wednesday morning. According to the air quality calculating website acqin.org, the overall AQI in the national capital on Thursday morning at 6 am is at 487 in the …

Delhi Pollution: No respite for residents as air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' category
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Pollution: No respite for residents as air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' category

Firstpost  

Delhi’s air quality ranks among the worst in the world’s capital cities. According to a report compiled by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago in August, air pollution is shortening lives by almost 12 years in Delhi. The poisonous haze blanketing Delhi thickened on Wednesday with the air quality across Delhi continuing to be in the ‘severe’ …

Will rains bring more relief to Delhi-NCR during Diwali? IMD says…
1 year, 1 month ago

Will rains bring more relief to Delhi-NCR during Diwali? IMD says…

Live Mint  

Air Pollution News: Rains brought a huge sigh of relief for Delhi-NCR residents, who have been breathing toxic air over the last few weeks. Today, the overall air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the ‘poor category’ with AQI at 204 marking a significant improvement from the last few days, according to System of Air Quality and …

Delhi Pollution Highlights: Capital chokes as 'very poor' air quality persists
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Pollution Highlights: Capital chokes as 'very poor' air quality persists

Hindustan Times  

Dense smog near the Yamuna River in New Delhi on Monday. Delhi Pollution Highlights: Delhi continues to be covered by a toxic haze, with the Air Quality Index in the ‘very poor’ category, recorded at 395 as of 7am on Tuesday. According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, Delhi sees its peak pollution levels between November 1 and November 15, …

New Delhi air pollution: Choking smog shutters schools and shrouds Cricket World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

New Delhi air pollution: Choking smog shutters schools and shrouds Cricket World Cup

CNN  

CNN — A throat-searing blanket of smog has enveloped New Delhi, forcing schools to shut and disrupting the Cricket World Cup as officials rush to contain a pollution crisis that has become an annual occurrence in the Indian capital. “We have been in Delhi for over 15 years now, but each year makes it tougher to stay on because it …

Delhi Air Pollution Not Just Affecting Lungs; Doctors Say Sudden Surge in Cases of Headache, Anxiety
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Air Pollution Not Just Affecting Lungs; Doctors Say Sudden Surge in Cases of Headache, Anxiety

News 18  

Doctors and health experts explained the hazardous impact of air pollution on the overall health of the human body and said it damages the brain, and heart and can trigger anxiety across all age groups if not dealt with precaution. Air Pollution Affecting Health of Delhites, Rise in Hospitalisation Delhi hospitals have been witnessing an increase in the number of …

Delhi air pollution: Marginal dip in pollution levels overnight as haze persists, health concerns rise
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi air pollution: Marginal dip in pollution levels overnight as haze persists, health concerns rise

The Hindu  

Pollution levels in Delhi and its surrounding areas dipped marginally overnight due to a relatively better wind speed, though the concentration of poisonous PM2.5 was still more than 80 times the healthy limit prescribed by the World Health Organization. The air quality in Delhi-NCR declined over the past week due to a gradual drop in temperatures, calm winds that trap …

In graphics | How Delhi smog can be deadly
1 year, 2 months ago

In graphics | How Delhi smog can be deadly

Firstpost  

Delhi is choking once again. Thick smog engulfed the skies, raising concerns of serious health problems Delhi-NCR continues to be engulfed in a thick layer of smog, raising visibility issues. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the overall air quality index stood at 346 and in “severe” category. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has called for an urgent meeting with …

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as air pollution spikes to 100 times WHO limit
1 year, 2 months ago

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as air pollution spikes to 100 times WHO limit

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 Millions of residents in capital …

Delhi-NCR air quality turns 'severe,' residents experience health problems
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi-NCR air quality turns 'severe,' residents experience health problems

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR air quality turns 'severe,' residents experience health problems Health experts advised Delhi-NCR residents to follow precautions including wearing masks and avoiding going out unnecessarily.. Health experts advised Delhi-NCR residents to follow precautions including wearing masks and avoiding going out unnecessarily. 1 / 8 Air quality in several parts of Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday morning. 2 …

Delhi's air turns 'very poor' again
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi's air turns 'very poor' again

The Hindu  

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the "very poor" category on October 28, and is predicted to worsen further due to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to weather monitoring agencies. According to the Centre's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the city's air quality deteriorated to the 'very poor' category due to slow wind speed at night and a dip in …

Delhi's air quality index turns 'poor' ahead of festivities
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi's air quality index turns 'poor' ahead of festivities

India TV News  

Delhi air quality: With the air quality index in Delhi dropping to the 'poor' level today, authorities in the National Capital Region have been asked to strictly implement measures under Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan which include a complete ban on the use of coal in roadside eateries, hotels and restaurants. GRAP- a set of anti-air pollution …

Delhi: Overnight rains, strong winds bring down temperature; AQI improves
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi: Overnight rains, strong winds bring down temperature; AQI improves

Hindustan Times  

Strong winds coupled with overnight rains brought down the temperature in Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning. Delhi is likely to see isolated drizzle in some places during the day as well, with partly cloudy skies expected on Thursday, officials said. Wednesday was the first time in three months that Delhi recorded ‘very poor’ air, the last being recorded on February 22, …

Dust Storm: Effective Tips And Home Remedies To Shield Yourself
1 year, 7 months ago

Dust Storm: Effective Tips And Home Remedies To Shield Yourself

News 18  

New Delhi witnessed a dust storm that swept across the city on Tuesday, shrouding it like a blanket. Let’s delve into the adverse effects of dust storms on health and the importance of exercising caution to protect ourselves. Tips on how to protect yourself from dust storm: Stay indoors, especially if you are prone to health problems. If driving during …

Air quality turns ‘very poor’ in Delhi as strong winds kick up dust
1 year, 7 months ago

Air quality turns ‘very poor’ in Delhi as strong winds kick up dust

The Hindu  

Delhi’s air quality slipped to ‘very poor’ category on Tuesday after strong winds kicked up dust. The air quality is likely to remain in the ‘very poor’ category throughout the day. The air quality is likely to improve and reach the lower end of the ‘poor’ category on May 19,” according to the central government’s Air Quality Early Warning System …

Dust storm spikes pollution levels in NCR, conditions to prevail for next two days
1 year, 7 months ago

Dust storm spikes pollution levels in NCR, conditions to prevail for next two days

Hindustan Times  

The air quality index of Ghaziabad, Greater Noida and Noida saw a sudden spike to enter the higher ranges of “poor” to “very poor” categories on Tuesday, owing to dust storm and dust raising winds sweeping through the National Capital Region. The officials of the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board said the primary pollutant, particulate matter 10, has seen a …

Air quality, visibility drop as winds raising dust sweep Delhi
1 year, 7 months ago

Air quality, visibility drop as winds raising dust sweep Delhi

The Hindu  

Strong winds swept across Delhi on Tuesday morning, raising dust and affecting air quality as well as reducing visibility to 1,000 metres, the India Meteorological Department said. The wind speed dropped from 30-35 kmph to 12 kmph by 9 a.m. and will come down further during the day, allowing the dust to settle down," Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the …

Dust-filled skies reduce visibility in Delhi, concentration of PM10 shoots up
1 year, 7 months ago

Dust-filled skies reduce visibility in Delhi, concentration of PM10 shoots up

Hindustan Times  

Dust-filled skies reduced visibility in the parts of the capital with the concentration of coarser PM10 particles shooting up from around 140 micrograms per cubic metre to 775 micrograms per cubic metre by 8am. IMD scientist Kuldeep Srivastava said strong dust-raising winds over Delhi and National Capital Region since 6am reduced the visibility to 1100 metres at Palam. “With these …

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