Delhi smog explained: Why air turned hazardous and early respite looks bleak
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi smog explained: Why air turned hazardous and early respite looks bleak

India Today  

It’s not just Delhi that is under a blanket of the annual early-winter smog, making the city’s air hazardous for its 20 million residents. Despite many dissuasive efforts, including the threat of financial penalties, many farmers in Delhi’s neighbouring states continue to burn crop stubble, worsening air pollution. Punjab’s 7,029 fires since September 15 were 70 per cent fewer than the 23,730 fires reported in the corresponding period in 2023 and 82 per cent fewer than the 40,677 fires in 2022. What’s worse, weather forecasts in the near future suggest winds not strong enough to dispel the pollutants, which means air quality will stay “very poor”. There was a 9 per cent increase in average concentration in air pollution in 2023-24 as against 2019-20, the CSE’s analysis found.

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Delhi’s AQI remains ‘poor’ as maximum temp likely to hover between 38-40°C
3 days, 13 hours ago

Delhi’s AQI remains ‘poor’ as maximum temp likely to hover between 38-40°C

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Wednesday morning recorded ‘poor’ air quality for the third successive day as maximum temperature is expected to hover between 38-40°C. According to the India Meteorological Department forecast, Delhi is expected to witness clear sky with the maximum temperature likely to be in the range of 38-40°C. Delhi’s air quality was in the ‘poor’ category on Monday, Tuesday and …

Delhi Govt Plans Artificial Rain Trials, Multi-Area Anti-pollution Drive to Combat Smog
1 week, 3 days ago

Delhi Govt Plans Artificial Rain Trials, Multi-Area Anti-pollution Drive to Combat Smog

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Delhi government plans to conduct artificial rain trials, a move hinging on the success of the upcoming water sample tests, alongside a series of large-scale anti-pollution projects designed to target multiple pollution hotspots across Delhi-NCR to ensure a widespread, lasting impact. In an interview with PTI, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government is actively working …

215 of 406 cities meet 2.5 standards, LS told
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1 week, 4 days ago

215 of 406 cities meet 2.5 standards, LS told

Hindustan Times  

Out of 406 cities where PM 2.5 –– fine, respirable particles that are less than 2.56 micron in diameter –– pollution is monitored, only 214 are complying with national ambient air quality standards, the Union environment ministry informed the Lok Sabha on March 17, highlighting the extent of the bad air crisis in the country. New Delhi, Mar 17 : …

PM2.5 monitoring: 214 of 406 cities meet standard, says MoEFCC in Lok Sabha
1 week, 5 days ago

PM2.5 monitoring: 214 of 406 cities meet standard, says MoEFCC in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Out of 406 cities where PM 2.5 — the fine, respirable particulate matter — is monitored, only 214 are complying with national ambient air quality standards, the Union environment ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. Kirti Vardhan Singh, minister of state for environment, made the statement while responding to questions raised by leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on whether …

Delhi AQI ‘satisfactory’ again; Met predicts temp spike
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1 week, 5 days ago

Delhi AQI ‘satisfactory’ again; Met predicts temp spike

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality was in the “satisfactory” category for a second straight day on Sunday, aided by good wind speed and recent rain across NCR. The 24-hour average air quality index stood at 99 at 4pm on Sunday, a marginal dip from a reading of 85 on Saturday, which was also Delhi’s cleanest air day since September 29, 2024. CM …

Delhi's AQI improved significantly, dropped to 85, and GRAP I measures lifted
1 week, 5 days ago

Delhi's AQI improved significantly, dropped to 85, and GRAP I measures lifted

India Today  

Delhi's air quality has seen substantial improvement, with the Air Quality Index dropping to 85the lowest recorded between January 1 and March 15 in the past three years. This positive change has led the Commission for Air Quality Management to revoke actions under Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan across the National Capital Region, effective immediately. Delhi's recent …

Holi weekend brings rare breathable air for Delhiites as AQI recorded at 85, lowest in 3 years for Jan-March period
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2 weeks ago

Holi weekend brings rare breathable air for Delhiites as AQI recorded at 85, lowest in 3 years for Jan-March period

Firstpost  

The Commission for Air Quality Management said March 15 was the first day of 2025 when the AQI remained in the ‘Satisfactory’ category, meaning that the index number remains between 50 and 100 As of 7 pm on Saturday, the Anand Vihar air quality monitor recorded an AQI of 80. On Saturday, the city recorded an average Air Quality Index …

Humidity causes underestimation of Delhi's pollution by up to 20 per cent: study
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Humidity causes underestimation of Delhi's pollution by up to 20 per cent: study

Hindustan Times  

Fine particulate matter could be absorbing moisture from Delhi’s humid air during winters, which could result in an underestimation of the city's PM1 pollution by up to 20 per cent, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal npj Clean Air, "fills in the gap in the understanding of PM1 pollution in the most polluted megacity in …

Minimum temperature rises in Delhi as AQI remains ‘poor’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Minimum temperature rises in Delhi as AQI remains ‘poor’

Hindustan Times  

The minimum temperature rose further in Delhi on Wednesday as the air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category for the second consecutive day. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ range. Forecasts by the Centre’s Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi said the air quality is likely to improve to ‘moderate’ category likely from Wednesday “The AQI is …

It’s not Delhi! This Meghalaya town is the world’s most polluted. Here’s why
2 weeks, 4 days ago

It’s not Delhi! This Meghalaya town is the world’s most polluted. Here’s why

Firstpost  

Thirteen of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India. As per Swiss air technology company IQAir’s report, Byrnihat was the world’s ‘most polluted metropolitan area of 2024’. A study by a Swiss air quality technology company has found that Chad was the most polluted country last year, followed by Bangladesh, Pakistan, Democratic Republic of Congo and India, respectively. …

India Home To 13 Of World’s 20 Most Polluted Cities, Assam's Byrnihat Tops List — Report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India Home To 13 Of World’s 20 Most Polluted Cities, Assam's Byrnihat Tops List — Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday. The report said India saw a 7 per cent decline in PM2.5 concentrations in 2024, averaging 50.6 micrograms per cubic metre, compared to 54.4 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023. Air …

This Indian city ranked as the world's most polluted. It's not New Delhi
2 weeks, 4 days ago

This Indian city ranked as the world's most polluted. It's not New Delhi

Hindustan Times  

A new report on air quality released on Tuesday has painted a grim picture for India as 13 of the world's top 20 most-polluted cities are within the country's borders. According to the report, the country saw a 7 per cent decline in PM2.5 concentrations in 2024, averaging 50.6 micrograms per cubic metre, compared to 54.4 micrograms per cubic metre …

Delhi is most polluted city globally; 13 of world’s 20 most polluted cities in India: report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi is most polluted city globally; 13 of world’s 20 most polluted cities in India: report

The Hindu  

Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday. The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir said Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally, while India ranked as the world's fifth most polluted country in …

India leads world in air pollution, with Byrnihat in Assam and Delhi topping list: Report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India leads world in air pollution, with Byrnihat in Assam and Delhi topping list: Report

India TV News  

India leads world in air pollution, with Byrnihat in Assam and Delhi topping list: Report India ranks high in global air pollution, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list and Delhi maintaining its position as the most polluted capital city. India has been named home to 13 of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities, with Byrnihat in Assam ranked …

Assam's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi most polluted capital: Report
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Assam's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi most polluted capital: Report

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday. The report said India saw a 7 per cent decline in PM2.5 concentrations in 2024, averaging 50.6 micrograms per cubic metre, compared to 54.4 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023. Air …

Winds blow away pollutants, Delhi breathes best air since Sept 2024
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Winds blow away pollutants, Delhi breathes best air since Sept 2024

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Blue skies at Lodhi Garden. Delhi’s air quality continued its improvement for a sixth consecutive day, clocking an air quality index of 119—at the lower end of the “moderate” category—the Capital’s best air since it recorded a “satisfactory” AQI of 76 on September 29, 2024, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily air quality bulletin. Delhi’s satellite …

Delhi minimum temperature drops to 11.8°C as AQI remains ‘moderate’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi minimum temperature drops to 11.8°C as AQI remains ‘moderate’

Hindustan Times  

The minimum temperature in Delhi dropped by 3.8°C and was recorded at 11.8°C on Wednesday morning while the air quality index remained in the ‘moderate’ category owing to strong winds in the national Capital. CPCB classifies AQI between 0 and 50 as ‘good,’ between 51 and 100 as ‘satisfactory,’ between 101 and 200 as ‘moderate,’ between 201 and 300 as …

Strong Winds Likely In Delhi On Tuesday, AQI In 'Moderate' Category
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Strong Winds Likely In Delhi On Tuesday, AQI In 'Moderate' Category

ABP News  

The India Meteorological Department has forecast strong surface winds in Delhi during daytime on Tuesday, with the minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be around 14 and 27 degrees Celsius. The national capital on Monday witnessed a maximum temperature of 31.4 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches above the season's average, according to the weather agency data. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained …

Delhi records lowest AQI of 2025, best January-February air quality in three years
1 month ago

Delhi records lowest AQI of 2025, best January-February air quality in three years

India TV News  

Delhi records lowest AQI of 2025, best January-February air quality in three years The Commission for Air Quality Management highlighted that this is the best air quality recorded in the months of January and February over the past three years. The Commission for Air Quality Management highlighted that this is the best air quality recorded in the months of January …

Delhi’s minimum temperature drops to 10.3°C; light rain expected next week: IMD
1 month ago

Delhi’s minimum temperature drops to 10.3°C; light rain expected next week: IMD

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: With the minimum temperature dipping to 10.3°C, two degrees below normal, the capital woke up to a chilly Sunday. Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ range. Forecasts by the Centre’s Early Warning System for Delhi show that the AQI is expected to remain in the ‘moderate’ range at least until February 25 A return of cooler northwesterly …

Air quality remains ‘moderate’ as parts of Delhi get rain; min temp rises
1 month, 1 week ago

Air quality remains ‘moderate’ as parts of Delhi get rain; min temp rises

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Delhi recorded light rain in the early hours of Thursday keeping the air quality in the “moderate” category even as the minimum temperature rose to the highest so far this year to 15°C, or three degrees above normal, compared to 10.4°C a day earlier. “We expect the impact to remain on Thursday.from Friday onwards, it will gradually weaken.no …

Delhi elections over, new government has a mountain to climb on environment
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi elections over, new government has a mountain to climb on environment

Live Mint  

The BJP is hardly unaware that after their historic triumph in Delhi, they have a mountain to climb to tackle the environmental black hole that Delhi has become. When a new BJP government takes office, improving the capital city’s air quality, cleaning the Yamuna River, and tackling the problem of mountainous waste landfills will be top-of-the-mind obstacles. In a study …

Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana contributes only 14% of PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR: study
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana contributes only 14% of PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR: study

The Hindu  

Based on field measurements, airmass trajectories, and particle dispersion and chemical transport model simulations, a study published in January 2025 has found that there is no linear correlation between stubble-burning events in Punjab and Haryana and fine particulate matter concentration in Delhi-NCR. The study also underscores that crop residue burning in Punjab and Haryana contributes only about 14% of PM2.5 …

Delhi's air quality best in 4 months, now in 'Moderate' category. Key details
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi's air quality best in 4 months, now in 'Moderate' category. Key details

India Today  

With the aid of vigorous winds, the air quality in Delhi was sustained in the ‘moderate’ category for the second straight day. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality index was recorded at 129 at 8 am on February 14. BEST AIR QUALITY IN FOUR MONTHS On the thirteenth day of February, with the aid of vigorous …

Delhi AQI still ‘poor’, may improve by Thursday; minimum temperature at 11.6°C
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi AQI still ‘poor’, may improve by Thursday; minimum temperature at 11.6°C

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the higher end of the ‘poor’ category on Wednesday morning, improving marginally as wind speed began to pick up. Forecasts by the Centre’s Early Warning System for Delhi show that AQI is likely to remain in the ‘poor’ range through Wednesday, but may possibly improve to ‘moderate’ by Thursday. “Delhi’s air quality is likely to …

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’, mercury expected to go up to 29°C
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’, mercury expected to go up to 29°C

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated marginally but remained at the higher end of the “poor” category for a second day on Tuesday even as the mercury was expected to go up to 29°C. Delhi recorded its warmest day of the year on Monday with a maximum temperature of 28°C or five notches above normal. The Central Pollution Control Board said an …

Delhi Election Results: Why Delhiites voted Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP out; here is what survey reveals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results: Why Delhiites voted Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP out; here is what survey reveals

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party defeated the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, led by its national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, marking a return to power in the national capital after three decades. A Local Circle survey rated the AAP government's performance in the last five years, from municipal services to healthcare and air …

Delhi Continues To Be Second Most Polluted City In India For 4th Consecutive Month In Jan: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Continues To Be Second Most Polluted City In India For 4th Consecutive Month In Jan: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi, Feb 7 Delhi was adjudged the second most polluted city in India for the fourth consecutive month in January, according to a report shared by an independent research organisation. In January 2025, Delhi recorded an average PM2.5 concentration of 165 micrograms per cubic metre, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air said. Meanwhile, the air quality …

Delhi ranked second most polluted city in India for fourth consecutive month in January: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi ranked second most polluted city in India for fourth consecutive month in January: Report

India TV News  

Delhi pollution: Delhi continues to grapple with severe air pollution, ranking as India’s second most polluted city for the fourth consecutive month in January 2025, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The national capital recorded an average PM2.5 concentration of 165 micrograms per cubic metre, exceeding the safe limits prescribed by global …

Delhi voting in 300+ AQI. Will it be gasp, vote, gasp, again?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi voting in 300+ AQI. Will it be gasp, vote, gasp, again?

India Today  

Despite the high-pitched Delhi election 2025 campaign in the last few weeks, there was an unusual silence around the city's biggest nemesis -- air pollution. To assess whether the alarming issue of Delhi's air pollution -- responsible for nearly 12,000 deaths annually -- found a place in the manifestos of the BJP, AAP, and Congress, India Today Digital examined their …

Weather Update Today: Dense fog hovers over Punjab and Haryana while Delhi air remains ‘poor’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Weather Update Today: Dense fog hovers over Punjab and Haryana while Delhi air remains ‘poor’

The Hindu  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for dense fog at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh Thunderstorms with lightning are also expected in isolated locations in Himachal Pradesh. The Central Pollution Control Board reported that the Air Quality Index in the national capital stands at 247, indicating a "poor" air quality level. Earlier …

Most of Delhi's air pollution in Oct-Nov locally created; weak link to stubble burning: Study
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Most of Delhi's air pollution in Oct-Nov locally created; weak link to stubble burning: Study

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR's air pollution during October-November is largely of local origin, with stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana contributing 14 percent to the overall PM2.5 levels in 2022, a study has suggested. Stubble burning, a common practice for clearing land following rice harvest, is often blamed for the sharp and sustained rise in PM2.5 levels, seen in the national …

Rural India is Choking: Unmasking the Air Pollution Crisis from Biomass Burning, Stubble Fires, and Industrial Emissions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rural India is Choking: Unmasking the Air Pollution Crisis from Biomass Burning, Stubble Fires, and Industrial Emissions

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 03, 2025 16:34 IST - 10 MINS READ In the village of Chhatikara in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district, Rukmini Devi, a mother of two, sits outside her thatched home on a hazy January afternoon, fanning a makeshift stove, as smoke from smouldering cow dung cakes rises into the air and swirls around her. Northern malaise The 2023 …

Dense fog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'very poor'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dense fog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'very poor'

Hindustan Times  

Dense fog engulfed New Delhi early on Saturday morning accompanied by cold winds. Dense fog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'very poor' There was a chill in the early hours today with temperature recorded at 11.2 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department. Delhi faces thick fog as AQI rises to 381; rain predicted on Feb …

Economic Survey 2024-25 | What does it say about air pollution?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2024-25 | What does it say about air pollution?

The Hindu  

Focusing on climate adaptation as a key goal, the government in the 2024-25 Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament on Friday said that India will need to continue “efforts to maximise the efficiency of its existing fossil fuel resources in the medium term”. Economic Survey 2024-25: Read live updates here The Economic Survey recognises air pollution as a major concern for …

Mercury rises; Delhi’s air quality improves but remains ‘very poor’ for 3rd day
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mercury rises; Delhi’s air quality improves but remains ‘very poor’ for 3rd day

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality improved marginally but remained in the “very poor” category for a third straight day on Friday even as the minimum temperature rose a degree above normal to 9.5°C. Delhi’s air quality has been “very poor” for three days. The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region on Wednesday invoked Stage 3 measures of the …

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’; temperatures expected to rise
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’; temperatures expected to rise

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the higher end of “very poor” category on Thursday due to slow winds of around five km per hour even as a shallow to moderate fog blanketed parts of the city and the minimum temperature rose to 9.2°C. The deterioration of the air quality prompted the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital …

Delhi’s AQI deteriorates to ‘very poor’; minimum temperature recorded at 6.4°C
2 months ago

Delhi’s AQI deteriorates to ‘very poor’; minimum temperature recorded at 6.4°C

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday due to the influence of western disturbance. The air quality index was recorded at 335 at 10am and 347 at 12pm on Wednesday, as compared to the 24-hour average AQI of 276 recorded at 4pm on Tuesday. The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi has forecast the AQI to …

Air pollution crisis finally in focus ahead of tight Delhi election
2 months ago

Air pollution crisis finally in focus ahead of tight Delhi election

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. Chawla, a 50-year-old resident of Delhi’s affluent Siri Fort …

Light rainfall in Delhi-NCR; min temperature recorded at 11°C as AQI remains ‘poor’
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2 months ago

Light rainfall in Delhi-NCR; min temperature recorded at 11°C as AQI remains ‘poor’

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Delhi received light rainfall in the early hours of Thursday as the air quality index remained in the ‘poor’ quality. Safdarjung, representative of Delhi’s weather, logged 0.5mm of rainfall in the 24 hours till 8:30am on Thursday. Palam and Ridge meanwhile recorded ‘trace’ rainfall, India Meteorological Department data showed. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category …

Delhi’s AQI remains ‘very poor’ as minimum temperature rises to 11.4°C
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi’s AQI remains ‘very poor’ as minimum temperature rises to 11.4°C

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category even as the minimum temperature rose across the city. Delhi’s maximum is meanwhile expected to remain around 25-26°C till Tuesday. Delhi’s minimum temperature meanwhile rose to 11.4°C, which was four degrees above normal. Delhi’s maximum is meanwhile expected to remain around 25-26°C till Tuesday, officials said.

Weather updates: Dense fog causes train, flight delays, air quality remains poor in Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Weather updates: Dense fog causes train, flight delays, air quality remains poor in Delhi

India TV News  

Several trains have been delayed at New Delhi railway station due to dense fog on Saturday morning, as reported by Indian Railways. The air quality in the city continues to be in the ‘poor’ category, with the Air Quality Index recorded at 248. Although the AQI has improved, the Commission for Air Quality Management lifted the restrictions under Stage 3 …

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today on January 16, 2025: Check out the predicted minimum and maximum temperatures
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today on January 16, 2025: Check out the predicted minimum and maximum temperatures

Live Mint  

Delhi Weather Forecast and AQI Today: Delhi recorded 19.22 °C on January 16, 2025. According to the IMD forecast, it's advisable to organize your day around these comfortable temperature ranges and weather conditions.The AQI in Delhi is 500.0 today, categorized as hazardous by IMD standards. Make sure to monitor the AQI provided by the IMD and take steps to safeguard …

Delhi rains: Showers bring respite from pollution, IMD forecasts moderate fog
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi rains: Showers bring respite from pollution, IMD forecasts moderate fog

Live Mint  

Rain lashed Delhi and surrounding areas on Saturday night — bringing some respite from air pollution. Data shared by the Met department indicated that visibility had dipped to a mere 50 metres in the early hours and several areas witnessed dense fog in the morning. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board also noted that 18 out of 29 monitoring …

Delhi, neighbouring states to draft 3-year plan to tackle road dust pollution
2 months, 2 weeks 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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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2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Less than a third of cities met PM10 target: Report on most polluted cities
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Less than a third of cities met PM10 target: Report on most polluted cities

Hindustan Times  

Fewer than one-third of India’s most polluted cities have met their 2024 air quality improvement targets when it comes to reducing dust, raising doubts about the nation’s ability to achieve its broader clean air goals, according to a new report released on Thursday. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air found that just 41 of 131 non-attainment cities …

Delhi fails to meet NCAP target: CREA study
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi fails to meet NCAP target: CREA study

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi PM2.5 and PM10 contribute to dust pollution. Delhi has failed to meet its initial National Clean Air Programme target of reducing PM10 by 20-30% by 2024 from the baseline of 2017, according to an analysis released on Thursday. The study, undertaken by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, analysed the past six years of NCAP—set …

Mazgaon, Worli, Malad (W) face worst air pollution: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mazgaon, Worli, Malad (W) face worst air pollution: Report

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Mumbaikars are known to go breathless intermittently, enveloped by poor quality of air; and a report analysing the city’s air pollution over 2024, has placed Mazgaon, Siddharth Nagar, Worli and Malad West in the worst category. The annual levels of PM2.5 pollutants in the air shown at recording stations in these areas were in excess of the standards set …

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