Delhi pollution

Mira Rajput in shock after smog chokes Delhi skies, says 'this can't be my home'

Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput was surprised to see pictures of Delhi covered in smog after Diwali and took to social media to speak about it.

Nov 06, 2021, 15:28 PM IST

Higher wind speed lowers pollution level in Delhi, air quality improves slightly

The national capital's AQI slipped to the 'severe' category on Thursday night and continued its upward trend to reach 462 at noon on Friday.

Nov 06, 2021, 12:26 PM IST

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

Delhi’s air turned severely polluted after Diwali

Although Delhi recorded the lowest level of pollution in October this year, the AQI has been deteriorating in the last three days due to firecrackers and an increase in stubble burning.

Nov 05, 2021, 19:58 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

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

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

Delhi govt launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to reduce vehicular emissions

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited the ITO crossing and appealed to the public to extend their support to make this fight against pollution a success.

Oct 18, 2021, 19:29 PM IST

Delhi residents beware! Pollution has started increasing, warns CM Kejriwal as air quality index reaches 171

"Pollution has started increasing. 09 Oct- AQI - 171 (0 to 50 - Good, 51 to 100 - Satisfactory, 101 to 200 - Moderate) PM10 - 197 (0 to 50 - Good, 51 to 100 - Satisfactory, 101 to 250 - Moderate) PM2.5 - 69 (0 to 30 - Good, 31 to 60 - Satisfactory, 61 to 90 - Moderate)," Kejriwal tweeted. 

Oct 10, 2021, 07:11 AM IST

Delhi breathes its worst air between November 1 to 15: DPCC data cites THESE reasons

The main reason for the high rate of air pollution level has been attributed to three main reasons alongwith Delhi recording lowest temperatures during the season, official said.

Oct 07, 2021, 19:21 PM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal unveils 10-point action plan to combat air pollution in winters

“We implemented graded response action plan in Delhi. We've formed 75 teams under anti dust campaign to review situation&penalise those flouting guidelines. We are studying impact of Delhi's smog tower and if result is good, then more towers will be installed,” said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. 

Oct 04, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

Delhi steps up in fight against pollution with inauguration of novel Smog Tower: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Powered by 40 huge fans and 5000 filters, the tower is India’s first Smog Tower and will tremendously contribute in cleaning the air at public spaces.

Aug 23, 2021, 19:17 PM IST

Pollution in 8 cities rose at alarming rate from April 2020 to April 2021: Greenpeace report

According Greenpeace India, the level of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) has increased in eight of the most populous Indian cities that were covered under their satellite observation for the study. 

Jul 08, 2021, 15:28 PM IST

Despite lockdown, Delhi's NO2 pollution increased by 125% in one year, finds study

NO2 pollution increased by 52% in Mumbai, 90% in Bengaluru, 69%  in Hyderabad and 94% in Chennai.

Jul 07, 2021, 14:16 PM IST

Yamuna river: Delhi bans soaps, detergents not conforming to latest BIS standards to curb pollution

The NGT had also directed to launch awareness campaigns about the harmful effect of using substandard soaps and detergents.

Jun 14, 2021, 21:37 PM IST

Delhi Master Plan 2041 intends to transform land, water, air in the city for promising tomorrow

The Master Plan for Delhi is one of the key instruments that facilitate Delhi’s development by assessing the present condition and guiding how to achieve the desired development.

Jun 14, 2021, 08:03 AM IST