Delhi is the world’s most polluted capital for the fourth consecutive year in 2921, with pollution rising almost 15 per cent over the previous year, according to the World Air Quality Report released by IQAir, a Swiss firm. With Delhi being adjudged the most polluted capital in the world for the fourth consecutive year in … Read more
Delhi was the most polluted city in the world this morning with an Air Quality Index of 241, according to IQAir, a website tracking worldwide air quality. Delhi’s air quality remained toxic today despite rain lashing parts of the city on Wednesday and bringing some relief. The National Capital’s Air Quality Index was measured at … Read more
The IMD has also predicted winds with speeds up to 30 km/hour today. (File/ANI) The Delhi government has extended work from home for its employees and the ban on entry of trucks carrying non-essential items till November 26 to combat air pollution. It was still unclear if the order, issued by the environment department, the … Read more
Jethva added that there are still a few weeks to pass before the paddy harvest season comes to the end and the incidents are likely to increase further.(Credit:NASA) Delhi air pollution: In a significant finding that has a bearing on the worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR, a NASA satellite has shown that the current season … Read more
According to a study published in The Lancet Journal, there has been a staggering rise of almost 100% in the last decade pertaining to the COPD cases in India. By Dr Sharad Joshi, Air pollution has been posing a stringent threat on the overall health of individuals with respiratory ailments, especially chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases … Read more
The apex court also asked the states of the NCR region to consider asking employees to work from home. Besides, the state governments were also asked to pursue farmers to halt stubble burning for a week or two. The Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded the Delhi government for its failure to reduce air pollution levels … Read more
A man rides a camel as traffic plies on a road with headlights on amid smog in New Delhi. (PTI photo) Delhi is shutting down again, albeit partially. In a bid to stave off the harmful effects of the severe smog engulfing the city, the Arvind Kejriwal government has announced some measures. Starting Monday i.e. … Read more
The apex court had also said it has become a fashion to blame the farmers for air pollution. (File) Delhi air pollution: Although there are many factors responsible for the pollution level in Delhi, vehicular emissions are said to be the biggest contributor to Delhi’s PM 2.5 levels, in terms of local sources of pollution. … Read more
Winds are expected to be northwesterly for the next five days which may possibly lead to higher quantities of stubble burning in the capital city (Photo: ANI) The air pollution in Delhi has only gotten worse if not better post Diwali. Delhi and neighbouring cities the other day were reportedly blanketed by toxic air for … Read more
The air quality started deteriorating rapidly as October ended. (File image for representation) Air pollution and smog in Delhi: As November ensues, pollution and smog starts to choke Delhi, and like clockwork, the situation is back this year as well. The air quality started deteriorating rapidly as October ended and November commenced, and even before … Read more