Particulate matters

Noise pollution, particulate matters exceed limit in Delhi

The levels of noise pollution and particulate matters exceed permissible limits in most locations in Delhi where nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels too cross the permissible threshold in some locations.

Apr 10, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

Delhi's air quality reaches severe level: IMD official

The average levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10, microscopic particles that can be embeded deep into the lungs and subsequently the bloodstream, were 296 and 479 micrograms per cubic metre respectively, an IMD official said.

Jan 08, 2016, 21:36 PM IST

Delhiites warned to wear protective face-masks as pollution hits 'hazardous' levels

As the air pollution in the national capital rose to hazardous levels, experts suggested that residents take taking precautionary measures such as wearing anti-pollution face-masks even when indoors as the suspended particles can enter houses through windows.

Nov 30, 2015, 14:05 PM IST

'Air pollution level in Delhi expected to remain high'

Scientists have warned of high air pollution levels in Delhi in the coming days.

Nov 25, 2015, 10:44 AM IST

Air quality in Delhi drops as Diwali festivities kick in

 As the day progressed, suspended particulate matters (PM 2.5 and 10) shot up to unhealthy levels across the capital, leading to the World Air Quality Index issuing a health alert.

Nov 11, 2015, 17:09 PM IST

From 'poor' to 'very poor', Delhi chokes as air quality falls

Delhi's air quality took a turn for the worse today with it being recorded as "very poor" as the level of particulate matters spiked across the city thus breaching the safe category by a long distance, a condition expected to persist at least for the coming few days.

Nov 04, 2015, 19:01 PM IST