air pollution, India

India's worsening, "severe plus" air pollution forces even more dramatic safety measures
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
Air pollution in India's capital of Delhi is now at 'extreme' and 'toxic' level
India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.
New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season
Delhi’s Air Pollution Soars More Than 17 Times Over Safe Levels
Delhi recorded air pollution more than 17 times above an acceptable level as worsening smog triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools.
India Tightens Vehicle Entry Restrictions as Delhi's Air Pollution Worsens
Air quality in northern India has worsened over the past week, with New Delhi's AQI recording a reading of 465, classified as "severe plus category", on Sunday evening due to unfavourable meteorological conditions,
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 15:00 IST (09:30 BST),
Delhi air quality drops sharply to ‘severe plus’, emergency measures come into effect
Delhi's new action plan to combat rising pollution includes a ban on non-essential trucks, school closures, and remote work.
Delhi Air Pollution Triggers Meme Fest On Social Media
In a recent post shared by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, he highlighted that Delhi tops the list of the "most polluted city in ...
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Delhi Chokes On Smog As AQI Hits 975: Top 7 Dangerous Diseases That Air Pollution Can Cause
The residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to severe cold, haze, and 'hazardous' air quality on Tuesday, with most AQI stations ...
Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates: AQI hits 500 in several parts of Capital; IMD issues yellow alert for dense fog conditions
The average air quality index (AQI) in Delhi early Tuesday was recorded to be 492 (as of 7 am). The AQI in Alipur, Anand ...
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Pakistan’s Deadly Air Pollution Crisis
On November 7, as Pakistan was reeling from days of deadly air pollution, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz flew to ...
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India's capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit
NEW DELHI — Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering ...
Delhi air pollution crisis: Supreme Court for GRAP-4 curbs even if AQI below 450, flags delay in action
The Supreme Court said the implementation of GRAP Stages 3 and 4 has been delayed and asked states in the Delhi-NCR area to ...
Delhi air pollution LIVE updates: Smog shrouds city reducing visibility
Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was 488 at 8 a.m. on Tuesday — the worst in the country. Follow The ...
Delhi Weather, Air Quality, Pollution Live: DU, JNU shift to online classes as air quality worsens
Delhi Weather & Temperature Today, Delhi Air Quality Pollution Live Updates Nov 19, 2024: Delhi recorded air pollution more ...
Conquer the pollution crisis: Must-know air purifier maintenance tips for a healthier and cleaner home
This comprehensive guide on air purifier maintenance offers expert tips to maximise performance, extend lifespan, and ensure ...