The Ministry of Earth Sciences’ air quality monitor, SAFAR, said the AQI improved to the “moderate” category due to rain. Delhi reported its best air quality on Friday in over two months with agencies predicting that rain and strong winds may yield the first “good” air day of the year on Saturday. The city’s 24-hour … Read more
Air pollution ranks within the top five risk factors for mortality in emerging economies such as India and China. (Representational image: Reuters) By Dr. Vipul Gupta, Air pollution continues to be a significant concern to public health and a tough problem confronted by society. Recently the Air Quality Index (AQI) has crossed the hazardous mark … Read more
IMD has forecasted that the minimum temperatures will be falling in the north-western parts of India by 2-4 degrees Celsius. On Saturday morning, the air quality in the national capital region deteriorated and fell in the severe category. The air quality index crossed 420 in many parts of Delhi and went till 441 in Ghaziabad, … Read more
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality recorded a marginal improvement on Saturday morning due to favourable wind speed but remained in the “poor” category. Government agencies said the air quality index (AQI) was likely to improve to the “moderate” category later in the day. The city’s AQI was 263 at 9 am. The 24-hour average AQI … Read more
Odd-even rule to return to with pollution levels persist in ’emergency’ category in Delhi-NCR. (PTI Photo) Delhi’s air pollution is not expected to get better any time soon, forecast by government agencies said. On Tuesday, with an Air Quality Index recorded at 476, pollution levels persisted in ‘emergency’ category for more than 48 hours, reported … Read more
New Delhi: Delhi has reported more than 6,000 COVID-19 cases daily in the past few days and 13 per cent of this increase has been estimated to be due to air pollution, the Indian Medical Association said on Saturday. Stating that N-95 masks and air purifiers may not provide full time protection, the doctors’ body … Read more
As we ease into the unlocking phase, air quality will deplete again. Government and policymakers must be equipped with relevant health measures and resources. (Representational image: IE) By Rushda Majeed Coronavirus is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, which can trigger respiratory tract infections, leading to medical complications and death in serious cases. Therefore, the air … Read more
Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is in the very poor category as of today morning. Delhi government has directed all officials concerned and agencies to strictly follow dust-control norms. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led state government had initiated a “micro monitoring” procedure of the 13 air pollution hotspots across the national capital. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal … Read more
Air Pollution, Air Quality Index in Delhi: The central government’s System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) in its Delhi Air Quality update state that Air Quality Index (AQI) is forecasted to be in the higher end of moderate to the poor category today. (Reuters image) Air Pollution, Air Quality Index in … Read more