air quality

Cloud-seeding an impractical measure to reduce Delhi smog, say experts

Cloud seeding may not be the proper solution for the kind of weather conditions Delhi is currently facing.

Nov 08, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

Delhi's air quality still 'severe'; students in Gurugram wear masks to school – Watch!

As per SAFAR, the particulate matter levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10 surpassed the 500-mark at all locations on Tuesday.

Nov 08, 2016, 13:34 PM IST

This is how Delhi's toxic air affects your sexual health!

According to fertility experts, air pollution can cause 30 per cent reduction in sex activity due to its adverse effects. 

Nov 08, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Delhi govt issues health advisory: Things you can do to lower your risks from air pollution

The air quality in the national capital has been “severe” as pollution levels touched a new high.

Nov 08, 2016, 08:58 AM IST

Delhi smog: Respiratory issues along with cases of asthma and allergies on the rise

Apart from respiratory issues, residents of Delhi/NCR have also been complaining about burning eyes the moment one steps out of the house.

Nov 06, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

Delhi pollution: Thick smog continues to cover city; air quality worsens - Watch

Although the air quality in Delhi and Gurgaon slightly improved on account of light wind from Rajasthan on Friday, there's no respite from toxic smog for the residents. 

Nov 05, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: Top five houseplants that purify indoor air!

Here are some air-cleaning household plants that are safe to be kept at your nest.

Nov 05, 2016, 09:46 AM IST

Delhi air pollution: Children at most risk, say experts

Alarming increase in air pollution attacks the respiratory system, and can alter the immune system. 

Nov 04, 2016, 14:47 PM IST

National Green Tribunal slams Centre, Delhi govt over rising air pollution; summons environment secretaries of four states

The development came as Delhi's air quality deteriorated to alarming levels and witnessed its worst smog situation in 17 years on Wednesday and Thursday.

Nov 04, 2016, 12:50 PM IST

Air pollution and your health: Five reasons why you need an air purifier!

In the wake of excessive pollution, health experts have asked people to leave the national capital if they want to be healthy.

Nov 04, 2016, 11:09 AM IST

National Green Tribunal to seek report on Delhi air pollution

NGT's directive came while hearing a case related to the rising menace of Chikungunya and Dengue.

Nov 04, 2016, 09:21 AM IST

CSE asks Delhi govt to issue health alerts as city faces worst smog in 17 years

According to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the national capital is facing the worst smog in 17 years.

Nov 04, 2016, 09:14 AM IST

Thick smog engulfs Delhi for 4th consecutive day as pollution level remains 'severe' – Watch!

According to System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the air quality index in Delhi on Wednesday touched the 500 mark, marked severe.

Nov 03, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

Delhi: Air pollution level still severe three days after Diwali

According to System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the air quality index in Delhi on Wednesday touched the 500 mark, marked severe. 

Nov 02, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Air pollution in Delhi: How healthy is the air quality in your area? Find out here!

Air pollution, which is a major environmental risk to health, affects a number of different systems and organs in the human body.

Nov 01, 2016, 13:21 PM IST

Air pollution spikes in Delhi: Top 10 health tips to stay fit!

As the levels of air pollution in the national capital went up to alarmingly high levels amid Diwali celebrations, those with pre-existing respiratory issues have been advised to stay away from the city.

Nov 01, 2016, 11:47 AM IST

Delhi: These before and after Diwali firework photos show the toxic effect of pollution (See pics)

Diwali fireworks also pushed pollution in Delhi to a dangerous level, the worst in three years, as it turned the air highly toxic due to a deadly cocktail of harmful repairable pollutants and gases, engulfing the city with a cover of thick smog triggering health alarms.

Nov 01, 2016, 10:18 AM IST

Diwali effect: Delhi gasps for breath as pollution levels soar

On Diwali, Pitampura in North Delhi recorded the maximum at 1,238 micrograms per cubic metre, which is 20.63 times higher than the permissible limits.

Nov 01, 2016, 09:35 AM IST

Respiratory diseases rise as air quality worsens in Delhi

The number of patients with respiratory diseases seems to be increasing as the quality of the air worsens in the national capital.

Oct 28, 2016, 23:37 PM IST

Air pollution: Delhi witness month's worst air quality

Residents of the national capital has been witnessing a continuous deterioration in the air quality for quite some time.

Oct 27, 2016, 20:34 PM IST