Odd-Even rule makes a comeback in Delhi, pollution had increased when it was enforced for the first time in 2016
5 years, 3 months ago

Odd-Even rule makes a comeback in Delhi, pollution had increased when it was enforced for the first time in 2016

Op India  

Today the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced that odd-even scheme for vehicles will come in Delhi after Diwali, as a measure to curb pollution. The Supreme Court had stayed the order late, but the rule was not enforced as the air pollution didn’t go below the dangerous mark that year. A later study published in Current Science had confirmed that air pollution had increased during the periods when half the private vehicles were kept off roads in Delhi. But just like Odd-Even didn’t control pollution, banning of Diwali crackers last year in Delhi was also didn’t yield any result.

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Toxic smog blankets Delhi as severe air pollution disrupts daily life and travel
6 days, 19 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 …

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

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
1 month ago

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today the Delhi Air Pollution matter. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih will hear the matter at 3.30 PM.On Monday, the Court had observed that it would allow the relaxation of GRAP-4 restrictions only after seeing a consistent downward trend in the Air Quality Index. A bench comprising Justice …

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
1 month ago

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today the Delhi Air Pollution matter. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih will hear the matter at 3.30 PM.On Monday, the Court had observed that it would allow the relaxation of GRAP-4 restrictions only after seeing a consistent downward trend in the Air Quality Index. A bench comprising Justice …

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
1 month ago

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today the Delhi Air Pollution matter. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih will hear the matter at 3.30 PM.On Monday, the Court had observed that it would allow the relaxation of GRAP-4 restrictions only after seeing a consistent downward trend in the Air Quality Index. A bench comprising Justice …

Air pollution hurts growth: Trying new ideas could make a difference
1 month 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
1 month, 2 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
1 month, 2 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 …

AQI Today: Delhi air pollution ‘very poor’; Visuals show Mumbai, Agra’s Taj Mahal covered in smog
Top News
1 month, 2 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, 2 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 …

Some respite but Delhi’s air still ‘very poor’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Some respite but Delhi’s air still ‘very poor’

Hindustan Times  

The Capital’s five-day streak of “severe” air finally broke on Thursday giving some relief – at least in relative terms – to millions of citizens as fast winds and drop in intensity of fog allowed sunlight to pierce through the haze for the first time in days. This snapped a five-day streak of “severe” air which saw Delhi’s AQI soar …

Delhi's AQI Sees Slight Improvement Amid Anti-Pollution Curbs, Air Remains Toxic
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Another toxic day as sun can’t snap Delhi’s severe-plus streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Another toxic day as sun can’t snap Delhi’s severe-plus streak

Hindustan Times  

A fourth straight day of “severe” air held Delhi in an unrelenting stranglehold on Tuesday, with residents forced to breath lungfuls of toxins as a bleak sun failed to neutralise the cocktail of slow winds, dipping temperatures and the effect of farm fires in Punjab that kept the Capital sheathed in a grey haze. Delhi logged a 24-hour average air …

Air pollution: Will odd-even be implemented in Delhi? What we know so far
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Air pollution: Will odd-even be implemented in Delhi? What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

Amid Delhi's worsening air quality, a concrete step in the return of odd and even rules and work-from-home measures is likely to be made by the government soon. Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the AAP government is monitoring the situation and will quickly decide on all possible preventive measures in the wake of toxic air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The …

Delhi air quality today 60 times more toxic than WHO limit. What health experts said
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 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, …

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 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 …

Should Delhi even remain India's capital: Shashi Tharoor on worsening pollution
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Should Delhi even remain India's capital: Shashi Tharoor on worsening pollution

India Today  

Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday raised doubts about Delhi's suitability as India's national capital, citing its worsening air pollution. In a post on X, the Congress MP highlighted Delhi's hazardous air quality, stating that it is nearly five times worse than the second-most polluted city in the world, Dhaka. Delhi's pollution levels have sparked widespread concern, …

Delhi's pollution peak on Monday was 40% worse than Diwali night this year: Data
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's pollution peak on Monday was 40% worse than Diwali night this year: Data

India Today  

The alarming rise in pollution levels in Delhi has been a cause of concern for its residents, especially in the weeks after Diwali festivities. However, on Monday, the concentration of particulate matter hovering over the national capital was almost 40 per cent higher than on the Diwali night. On Monday, PM10 levels peaked at 919 µg/m³, alarmingly over nine times …

Delhi pollution highlights: Delhi govt decides to hold classes online till class 12
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi pollution highlights: Delhi govt decides to hold classes online till class 12

Hindustan Times  

Delhi pollution live updates: People visit the Kartavya Path amid smog, in New Delhi, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Delhi pollution highlights: According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality in Delhi has been worsening, crossing the “severe plus” threshold with an AQI nearing 500 at several monitoring stations on Monday evening. The air quality recorded by the Central …

Delhi air pollution: AQI zooms to over 400, over 14 areas record ‘severe’ air quality
1 month, 3 weeks 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 air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital
1 month, 3 weeks 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 air pollution: Priyanka Gandhi compares national capital's condition with Wayanad's AQI of 35
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: Priyanka Gandhi compares national capital's condition with Wayanad's AQI of 35

India TV News  

Congress leader and candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday raised concern over rising air pollution levels in Delhi. Taking to X, she said that coming to Delhi was like entering a gas chamber adding that air quality in Wayanad was beautiful and the AQI was 35. Earlier today, Congress leader Mumtaz Patel blamed the Delhi …

Toxic smog smothering India's capital smashes WHO limit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Toxic smog smothering India's capital smashes WHO limit

Raw Story  

Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum. That is more than 53 times the World Health Organization recommended daily maximum of fine particulate matter -- dangerous cancer-causing microparticles known as PM2.5 pollutants that enter the bloodstream through the lungs. …

As Delhi turns gas chamber, what should we ban today?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

As Delhi turns gas chamber, what should we ban today?

India Today  

On November 13, a day after the Supreme Court suggested a year-round cracker ban, Delhi woke up to one of its worst bad-air days. If firecrackers are burnt in this fashion, it also affects the fundamental right to health of the citizens," the Supreme Court observed as it heard a case on air pollution in Delhi. Air Quality Index data …

Delhi Air Quality - Delhi pollution in ‘severe’ category, first this season, AQI soars to 429 - Delhi News
1 month, 4 weeks 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' …

Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says

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 Nearly half of Delhi residents …

No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Supreme Court nudges Delhi govt to decide on perpetual cracker ban, says no religion encourages pollution
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court nudges Delhi govt to decide on perpetual cracker ban, says no religion encourages pollution

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday told the Delhi government to decide by November 25 if there should be a permanent ban on firecrackers in the city, underlining that it was the right of every citizen to live in a pollution-free environment under the Constitution. If firecrackers are burned in this manner, it affects fundamental rights of citizens,” a …

Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned why there wasn't a permanent, nationwide ban on firecrackers, and restrictions are applied only during specific months in Delhi when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The court also scrutinised the Delhi government's order passed on October 14, which banned the manufacture and sale of firecrackers but allowed exceptions for …

Majority of Delhi Families Sufffer from Sore Throat and Burning Eyes Due to Pollution
2 months, 1 week ago

Majority of Delhi Families Sufffer from Sore Throat and Burning Eyes Due to Pollution

New Indian Express  

69% of Delhi NCR families suffered from sore throat and burning eyes due to rising pollution levels post Diwali. AQI levels reached 456 in Anand Vihar, with many other parts of Delhi reporting similar readings. The survey also found that 31% of families had breathing difficulties or asthma, highlighting the potential health risks associated with the pollution.

Delhi Air Pollution: A Scenic Victory for Nature
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2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Air Pollution: A Scenic Victory for Nature

The Hindu  

Delhi residents are thanked for their cooperation in maintaining air quality during Diwali. The city's air quality index (AQI) remained in the 'moderate' category, with no severe readings. However, the government urges residents to continue adhering to the firecracker ban to further improve air quality.

Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms
Trending News
2 months, 1 week 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
Top News
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Why India’s Delhi Has One of World’s Worst Air Pollution Problems
2 months, 1 week ago

Why India’s Delhi Has One of World’s Worst Air Pollution Problems

Bloomberg  

Hundreds of millions of Indians breathe some of the world’s most toxic air all year round. Air pollution in the capital area that’s home to about 30 million people is especially stubborn. This November, the capital saw some of the highest levels of pollution on record, and one measure of pollution in New Delhi frequently exceeds the World Health Organization’s …

Year-Round Strategy Needed to Tackle Delhi's Pollution Crisis
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Year-Round Strategy Needed to Tackle Delhi's Pollution Crisis

Hindustan Times  

The article emphasizes the urgency of a year-round approach to tackling Delhi's pollution crisis. It argues that reactive measures alone are insufficient and that a comprehensive plan encompassing various sources of pollution is necessary. The article highlights the significant health risks associated with air pollution, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. It suggests implementing year-round policies …

Modi government failed Delhi in cleaning air: Jairam Ramesh
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi government failed Delhi in cleaning air: Jairam Ramesh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday said that the INDIA bloc is going to form the next government and its priority would be working on five environmental issues, including pollution in air and Yamuna river, in Delhi. “India bloc is going to form the government, and it will give priority to the five issues related to environment, including …

Delhi pollution season far from over yet, shows data
1 year ago

Delhi pollution season far from over yet, shows data

Hindustan Times  

The Capital will likely record another spell of bad air in the second half of December but will fall short from plunging into the “severe” zone, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. CPCB data from the last five years shows that Delhi records two 15-day spells where the air quality typically deteriorates — in the first half …

Delhi air quality records ‘very poor’ on November 26
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air quality records ‘very poor’ on November 26

The Hindu  

Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' on Sunday though a change in meteorological conditions due to a western disturbance may bring some relief, according to monitoring agencies. The national capital has recorded 10 severe air quality days this November so far. The city recorded just three severe air quality days in November last year, while it experienced 12 such days …

Centre revokes stringent restrictions as air quality improves in Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre revokes stringent restrictions as air quality improves in Delhi

The Hindu  

The Centre on Saturday lifted some restrictions in Delhi, including a ban on essential construction and demolition activities and the entry of polluting trucks, following an improvement in air quality. Officials said the commission reviewed the current air quality scenario and took into account the likely meteorological conditions in Delhi-NCR over the coming days. According to the Delhi government’s real-time …

Did public social messaging on pollution and the ban on firecrackers help?
1 year, 1 month ago

Did public social messaging on pollution and the ban on firecrackers help?

Hindustan Times  

Rain and then strong winds last week contributed to Delhi waking up to its cleanest Diwali day in eight years since the AQI data became available. NCR region and its AQI levels Hard numbers Mukesh Khare, professor at IIT Delhi and former expert member in both the Commission for Air Quality Management and the now dissolved Environment Pollution Control Authority …

Not mere posturing: LG's hard-hitting 'politics can wait' message on Delhi pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

Not mere posturing: LG's hard-hitting 'politics can wait' message on Delhi pollution

Hindustan Times  

As Delhi air quality remained very poor for the fourth day on Thursday after Diwali on Sunday, Delhi LG VK Saxena came down heavily on the government and said blaming other states for Delhi pollution is not a solution and the real solution lies in Delhi itself. Smog in Delhi in the first week of November coinciding with the season …

Delhi's air quality very poor, vehicular emissions largest contributor
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi's air quality very poor, vehicular emissions largest contributor

The Hindu  

Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the very poor and severe categories on Thursday as unfavourable meteorological conditions hindered the dispersion of pollutants. Delhi's air quality dropped over the last few days despite the state government implementing stringent measures, including a ban on construction work and the entry of diesel-guzzling trucks into the city, to control pollution. An official of 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 15 times over WHO limit; air quality worsens to ‘severe’ category
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi pollution 15 times over WHO limit; air quality worsens to ‘severe’ category

The Hindu  

The level of air pollution in the city recorded on Wednesday was about 15 times higher than the World Health Organization’s permissible limit, showed data from the Central Pollution Control Committee’s. Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index reading for the day, as of 4 p.m., fell into the ‘severe’ category at 401. By 8 p.m., it improved slightly to 393, reaching …

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’ …

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