Burning of firecrackers in surrounding states also contributing to rise of pollution in Delhi: SAFAR
The widespread burning of firecrackers in neighbouring states of Delhi is also adding to the pollution woes of the national capital apart from stubble burning, according to a report by a government-run agency.
Nov 07, 2018, 23:34 PM IST
Do not burn incense stick, avoid outdoor activity: Government agency issues advisory to Delhiites
SAFAR asked Delhiites not to rely on dust masks for protection as city's air quality turned 'severe' on Tuesday for the first time this season.
Oct 30, 2018, 17:41 PM IST
Delhi inhaling toxins, air quality to worsen further
According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), with no scope of improvement, Delhi-NCR's air quality is set to deteriorate over the next three days.
Nov 27, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
Pollution level shoots up in Delhi after brief let-up; respite likely from Monday
After a brief let-up, the pollution levels skyrocketed in Delhi on Sunday with the air quality becoming hazardous, which environmental agencies consider unfit for inhalation even by healthy people.
Nov 12, 2017, 22:25 PM IST
Delhi air turns into poison, health experts warn against going out
The advisory points out that while a normal adult breathes approximately six litres of air per minute at rest, during exercising it increases to 20 liters.
Nov 01, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Delhi air filled with smoke as crop burning increases
SAFAR has discouraged all kinds of outdoor activities and has advised those suffering from asthma or other respiratory issues to keep their medications handy.
Nov 01, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
Even in worst-case scenario, repetition of Diwali 2016 pollution unlikely: SAFAR
Delhi faced its worst air pollution and smog in 17 years the following day after Diwali 2016, with unabated and unchecked stubble burning in neighbouring states being coupled with additional emissions from Diwali firecrackers bought the PM2.5 volume to over 600 units.
Oct 17, 2017, 09:11 AM IST
Air quality worsens in Delhi, use of masks advised
Based on the major pollutant volume of PM2.5, or particles with diameter lesser than 2.5 mm, all the recorded regions in Delhi and NCR saw three to four times the safe limit of the pollutants.
Oct 16, 2017, 18:42 PM IST
Delhi air quality to further deteriorate in next two days
PM2.5, or the particles in air with diameter less than 2.5mm, is one of the major and common pollutant with direct consequences on life expectancy.
Oct 10, 2017, 17:35 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan credits little munchkin AbRam for inspiring him to dance and proves why he is the coolest daddy in B-Town!
We all know how superstar Shah Rukh Khan is an avid social media user and also how he likes to share the pictures of his little one AbRam on Twitter and Instagram.
Jul 12, 2017, 12:12 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Safar’ takes us to a magical journey
Sung by Arijit Singh, the song captures the essence of an individual`s restlessness in the journey of life.
Jul 11, 2017, 08:45 AM IST
Delhi's air quality improves, cleaner than Mumbai's in past two weeks
According to a study by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), Delhi considered to be one of the most polluted cities in the world had cleaner air than Mumbai in past two weeks.
Mar 15, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
After two-day breather, Delhi's air quality plunges again
According to experts the rainfall that took place between January 25 to 27 was the reason behind the two-day breather.
Jan 30, 2017, 23:54 PM 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
Refrain from using crackers this Diwali as Delhi is already breathing highly polluted air!
In a meeting, Environment Minister Imran Hussain also ordered all the concerned agencies to crackdown against violators of dust control norms.
Oct 26, 2016, 23:29 PM IST
Delhi chokes, Beijing suffocates; Asian giants under severe threat of rising pollution levels!
Due to the monsoon season, the rising pollution levels let up a bit, but the change in season has pushed the air quality from bad to worse as we inched towards the end of September.
Oct 10, 2016, 22:48 PM IST
Delhi's air quality improves after 9 days of odd-even formula, pollution levels drop sharply
The hourly graph of System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) swiftly fell indicating that the quality got better through the day.
Jan 10, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
Odd-even formula: Pollutants in air dip by 10 percent compared to last two days
Pollutants in the city's air dipped by around 10 per cent on average between 8 AM to 2 PM on Friday compared to the last two days.
Jan 01, 2016, 21:11 PM IST
