Air pollution

Delhi’s air quality continues to remain in ‘severe’ zone with AQI standing at 533

“Delhi's overall air quality continues to be in 'severe' category, with overall air quality index (AQI) standing at 533,” informed System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research. 

Nov 06, 2021, 08:13 AM IST

Delhi's AQI level dangerous for elderly, vulnerable for COVID recovered patients, says expert

"People who recovered from COVID are vulnerable to this (air pollution). Of this group, a lot of them got residue lung problems from minor to major. The toxic gases and particles affect the lungs directly," Dr Seth said. 

Nov 06, 2021, 06:34 AM IST

DNA: Diwali पर प्रदूषण फैलाने वाले पटाखों का इतिहास

Delhi's air pollution enters 'severe' category post Diwali. Several people complained of itchy throat and watery eyes

Nov 05, 2021, 22:14 PM IST

Can there is a rise in Covid 19 cases due to air pollution?

There can be a rise in COVID-19 cases with the rise in pollution in Delhi, says Randeep Guleria.

Nov 05, 2021, 21:28 PM IST

Pollution can lead to more severe cases of Covid: AIIMS director

The air quality is likely to improve further on November 6 and November 7 owing to strong winds and remain in ‘Very Poor’ category.

Nov 05, 2021, 21:22 PM IST

Don't blame Diwali if you are gasping for air in the national capital

Thick smog envelops Delhi-NCR after yet another Diwali. But it's not the festival that you can blame. The problem lies in our mindset. 
 

Nov 05, 2021, 15:53 PM IST

Diwali celebrations leave Delhiites gasping for breath, data shows AQI shot up every year

The bursting of firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali impacted the air quality severely and led to low visibility in the national capital on Friday morning.

Nov 05, 2021, 15:05 PM IST

Zee Top 50: Delhi NCR becomes gas chamber, dangerous smog in the sky

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Nov 05, 2021, 14:44 PM IST

After Diwali in Delhi, the level of pollution increased in many places

The air has become quite toxic after the festival of Diwali in Delhi. Delhi's air quality has reached the 'serious' category today as people burst firecrackers despite the ban.

Nov 05, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

Air quality, fog condition to improve once wind speed picks up; expert's view on Delhi's air pollution

According to the experts, the air quality turned severe owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions -- calm winds, low temperature and low mixing height -- and a poisonous cocktail of emissions from firecrackers.

Nov 05, 2021, 14:10 PM IST

Smog lowers visibility in Delhi as air quality turns 'hazardous'

The bursting of firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali amid increased farm fires caused severe destruction to the air quality and led to low visibility in the national capital on Friday morning.

Nov 05, 2021, 10:06 AM IST

A mockery made of the order not to burn firecrackers in Delhi

On Diwali, the government had completely banned the buying and selling of firecrackers. But on Thursday, this order was smoked in front of firecrackers.

Nov 05, 2021, 09:20 AM IST

Delhi wakes up to 'hazardous' air quality after people burst firecrackers on Diwali

Several people here complained of itchy throat and watery eyes after a thick blanket of smog shrouded the skies of Delhi.

Nov 05, 2021, 06:40 AM IST

Delhi's Diwali day starts with 'very poor' air quality, likely to turn worse

At 8 am, the capital's air quality index (AQI) stood at 341, up from 314 at 4 pm on Wednesday.

Nov 04, 2021, 16:49 PM IST

Don't use cars, walk to your office: Kangana Ranaut sends out message to those advocating ban on firecrackers during Diwali

Kangana Ranaut took a jibe at people who have been insisting on banning firecrackers on Diwali in order to curb air pollution. The actress shared a video of spiritual guru Sadhguru and asked people to shun their cars for three days to control the pollution caused during this season. 

Nov 03, 2021, 16:52 PM IST

Breaking News: Even before Diwali, the air is bad in Delhi

The air in Delhi is very bad even before Diwali. Once again the air of Delhi is crossing all the levels of pollution. Delhi's Bawana is the most polluted area

Nov 03, 2021, 12:00 PM IST

Diwali crackers could push Delhi’s AQI to ‘very poor’ category: IMD

The air quality in the national capital is expected to remain in `poor` category till November 4, as per IMF forecast.

Nov 01, 2021, 18:20 PM IST

Exclusive: Tips for Asthma patients to enjoy a safe Diwali

During Diwali, toxic fumes from fireworks raise the particulate matter content in the air above the permissible limits and can increase the risk of complexities for people with respiratory diseases.

Oct 31, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

Bursting of only green crackers for two hours: West Bengal's Diwali diktat

Green crackers will be allowed for a two-hour window during Diwali, Chhatt Puja, Christmas, and New Year. 

Oct 27, 2021, 12:12 PM IST

Delhi government to initiate 'Red Light on Gaadi Off' campaign from Oct 18 to curb air pollution

"From tomorrow we are starting the "Red Light on Gaadi Off" campaign against the pollution caused by vehicles in Delhi," said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.

Oct 17, 2021, 15:37 PM IST