Smog in Delhi

SC Ban On Firecracker Flouted Openly In Delhi; Over 100 Fire-Related Cases Reported

Several fire-related incidents were reported across India on the occasion of Diwali this Sunday. However, there have been no reports of casualties in these incidents so far.

Nov 13, 2023, 09:34 AM IST

Thick Smog Blankets Delhi Post-Diwali Celebrations, AQI In 'Severe' Category

Air quality across Delhi continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Monday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded at 296, in RK Puram at 290, in Punjabi Bagh at 280 and in ITO at 263

Nov 13, 2023, 07:08 AM IST

Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Severe', No Respite From Toxic Smog Days Ahead Of Diwali

The overall air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 418 this morning. Some of the worst-affected areas were Punjabi Bagh (460), Narela (448), Bawana (462), Anand Vihar (452), and Rohini (451).

Nov 08, 2023, 08:42 AM IST

DNA: How can Delhiites live in such bad air?

Even before Diwali, Delhi's air has become poisonous. Air pollution is increasing very rapidly in the capital Delhi. Seeing the way air pollution has increased in the morning, the memories of the past years have become fresh again...when people had stopped walking due to pollution in the morning...people used to go out wearing masks even during the day. ...AQI i.e. Air quality index had reached red color...this is the story of last year, but even this year the situation is not better.

Oct 24, 2023, 01:06 AM IST

'SHUT all SCHOOLS till air quality improves,' NCPCR warns Delhi govt

The warning came from NCPCR came as Delhiites woke up to a thick envelope of smog as air quality in the national capital and in adjoining regions, dipped into severe category again. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital at 8 AM was at 364 (in the `Very Poor` category) and at 7 AM in the recorded AQI stood at 408 (‘Severe’). 

Nov 03, 2022, 11:29 AM IST

DNA: Increasing level of pollution in Delhi

Now in DNA we will talk about the poison spread in Delhi's air. You must have noticed that for the past few days, there is a sore throat, burning in the eyes and shortness of breath. After waking up in the morning, it seems as if there is fog all around, but it is not as cold as it should be. In fact, the level of pollution in Delhi has increased very rapidly. The white sheet in the air, which you are thinking of as fog, is SMOG.

Nov 01, 2022, 23:26 PM IST

Noida's air quality deteriorates to 'severe' category, AQI stands at 414

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Noida stands at 414, in 'severe' category as per SAFAR-India.

Nov 22, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Air quality remains 'poor' for fifth consecutive day

Air quality in Delhi remains poor for the sixth consecutive day with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 252 and major pollutants PM 2.5 at 214 and PM 10 at 211 which are both in the 'Poor' category, in Lodhi Road area. Watch this video to know more.

Oct 15, 2019, 09:50 AM IST

Top 25 News: Watch top 25 news stories of the day

This segment of Zee News brings top 25 news stories of the day. Watch this video to know the latest headlines of today.

Apr 27, 2019, 08:54 AM IST

Arjun Kapoor shares viral video of Yamuna Expressway! Watch

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who is currently filming in the capital for his next titled 'Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar' shared a spine-chilling video of how Delhi smog has affected the commuters badly and can even turn fatal on roads.

Nov 08, 2017, 13:10 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: Schools shut; trains, flights affected. Crop burning smoke chokes Delhi for second day

Delhi woke to a thick blanket of smog for the third consecutive day on Wednesday with pollution levels crossing the hazardous mark in the city and adjoining areas. 

Nov 08, 2017, 07:52 AM IST

Launch crackdown against diesel vehicles older than 15 yrs, AAP tells Delhi police

In order to combat air pollution, the AAP government today asked Delhi Police to launch a crackdown against 1.91 lakh diesel vehicles older than 15 years across the national capital.

Nov 12, 2016, 20:03 PM IST

NGT blasts Delhi, Punjab, Haryana govts over alarming air pollution, bans all construction works in NCR

The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a ban on all construction works in Delhi-NCR for a week in the wake of alarming air pollution in the national capital.

Nov 08, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

Smog in Delhi: Supreme Court to hear plea on 'alarming' air pollution levels today

SC will hear a plea filed by Environment Pollution Control Authority seeking the court’s intervention in monitoring air pollution in Delhi.

Nov 08, 2016, 09:16 AM IST

As Delhi air pollution peaks, Arvind Kejriwal calls emergency meet; asks Centre to intervene

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday called for an emergency meeting to take stock on recent measures announced to combat the soaring pollution levels in the national capital.

Nov 06, 2016, 10:57 AM IST

Delhi resembles a gas chamber, Centre needs to intervene: Arvind Kejriwal

The Centre needs to intervene to mitigate the alarming levels of smog, which have virtually turned Delhi into a 'gas chamber', mainly due to farm fires in neighbouring Punjab and Haryana, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday.

Nov 06, 2016, 09:07 AM IST

Delhi engulfed in smog as Punjab farmers burn paddy

Delhi's air quality index hits the poor zone with thick smog enveloping Delhi-NCR region.

Nov 02, 2015, 08:48 AM IST