Delhi's air quality oscillates between poor and very poor; authorities warn of further deterioration
CPCB recorded the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi at 292, while the Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research reported an AQI of 318, which falls in the "very poor" category.
Day after Dussehra, air quality dives, slight haze over Delhi
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World’s fastest growing economy has the world’s most toxic air
According to World Bank’s estimates, losses from pollution cost India as much as 8.5% of GDP.
Haze engulfs Delhi as air quality worsens
A haze engulfed the national capital as the air quality nosedived to "very poor" category with several areas inching towards "severe" pollution levels, authorities said Saturday.
Delhi pollution: Emergency plan rolled out as air quality remains poor
The air quality in Delhi remained poor with a drop in wind speed, even as authorities predicted further fall in the air quality index of the national capital in the coming days. An emergency action plan has been rolled out today in the capital city to fight ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ air pollution level that will include category-wise steps like ban on diesel power generator sets and construction activity in Delhi, impounding of polluting vehicles, mechanised sweeping of roads or even roll out of odd-even scheme if condition worsens.
WHO calls for global meet, India may face flak for poor air quality
WHO is likely to determine ambitious targets for countries where morbidity and mortality is higher.
IIT kids help last rites go green with cow dung logs
The 'environment-friendly technique' also seeks to reduce deforestation by cutting down dependence on wood.
Emergency pollution plan starts in Delhi. Here are things that are banned from today
Delhi had adopted an emergency action plan GRAP last year under which stringent actions are implemented based on the air quality of the city.
Delhi Cabinet approves proposal for 10% discount on using metro card in DTC buses
"This was necessary in view of rising air pollution to encourage more and more people to use public transport," Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said.
NGT fines Delhi government Rs 50 crore for not taking action against illegal steel pickling units
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel rapped the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for not closing the industrial units despite its specific directions.
North India stares at pall of smoke as stubble burning kicks off
As Punjab and Haryana begin burning crop stubble, skies will again darken in Delhi and adjacent areas.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates, may worsen by Sunday: Authorities
An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 'severe'.
Firecrackers and reluctant authorities: Indian capital's smog set to worsen
India, which has the world's 14 most polluted cities, has made little effort this year to curb the sale of ear-splitting, firecrackers that explode through Diwali night.