Delhi’s air quality worsens
Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates To ‘Very Poor’ As Respiratory Diseases Surge By 30%
As Delhi's air quality plummets, doctors report a sharp rise in respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD, with vulnerable groups at highest risk.
Despite fall in stubble burning incidents, Delhi's air quality remains a challenge
Both Haryana and Punjab experienced fluctuations in fire incidents between 2019 and 2023, with notable reductions in 2022 and 2023.
Delhi pollution: GRAP-2 regulations in effect from today amid 'very poor' air quality. Details here
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and IIT Madras (IITM) predicted that Delhi's air quality could remain in the 'very poor' category between 301-400 in the coming days. IMD and IITM said this could be due to the unfavourable meteorological and climatic conditions as well as calm winds.
Air quality in Delhi to remain ‘poor’ to ’very poor’ as Diwali nears
New Delhi's air quality was very poor for the second day, with an air quality index (AQI) reading of 327 on Tuesday, and is likely to remain in the ‘very poor’ to ‘poor' category for the next six days, according to the Centre's System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
Alarming rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR, AQI drops to 328 | DETAILS
During the winter months, Delhi experiences severe pollution, driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.
Delhi faces pollution woes, air quality continues to be 'poor'
As cold weather settles in, pollution in all its forms is tightening its grip on Delhi, with the air quality in the city remaining in the "poor" category, though stubble burning has declined this year compared to previous years,
Influx of buses from Uttar Pradesh worsens air quality in Delhi, says Atishi
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi made these remarks while inspecting pollution control measures at the Anand Vihar bus depot along with Environment Minister Gopal Rai.
Delhi air quality to sink to ‘very poor’ category Mon-Wed amid stubble burning
As many as 3,376 fire and stubble burning incidents were reported between 15 September and 19 October in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. This compares with 3,134 incidents reported during the same period last year.
Delhi air quality remains ‘poor’, AQI at 265; Anand Vihar still worst hit
According to the Centre’s Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the city’s air quality is forecast to be in the ‘very poor’ category till Tuesday.
Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category on October 20
Air quality in Delhi remains 'poor' with AQI at 265, severe pollution levels in some areas, and toxic foam in Yamuna River.
'Doubling Delhi's pollution': AAP blames UP buses for deteriorating air quality
Delhi's government has attributed worsening air quality in Anand Vihar to buses from Uttar Pradesh. Chief minister Atishi and environment minister Gopal Rai conducted inspections and emphasized the need for joint efforts with UP to mitigate pollution,
Why Delhi's air pollution is more dangerous than you think
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Air pollution: Gopal Rai urges UP, Haryana, Rajasthan to restrict plying diesel buses to Delhi
Delhi has already implemented several measures to combat pollution, including the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and ...
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Delhi AQI: Air quality at ‘unhealthy’ 214 in national capital, Centre imposes GRAP Stage II from today
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Parking charges likely to double in Lutyens' Delhi
Under the normal parking charges for surface parking at the NDMC parking lots, four-wheelers are charged ₹ 20 per hour , while two-wheelers are charged ₹ 10 per hour. In the case of multilevel parking ...
Delhi Air Pollution Hits Record High; New Restriction to be Implemented in the Capital
Delhi's air pollution has hit dangerous levels, with AQI crossing 300 on Monday, October 21, putting the city in the 'very ...