Topic: air pollution

Monitoring of vehicle movement has been intensified in New Delhi to curb rising air pollution under GRAP restrictions, with 16,827 vehicles turned back.

After Diwali, Delhi-NCR’s air pollution worsened, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas and CPCB data showing severe air quality at monitoring stations.

Mumbai too came under the impact of haze like Delhi after Diwali, with Delhi’s AQI around 370 on November 9 and Mumbai’s around 170 on November 10.

Mumbai too came under the impact of haze like Delhi after Diwali, with Delhi’s AQI around 370 on November 9 and Mumbai’s around 170 on November 10.

Air Quality Index figures show how clean or toxic the air is by converting pollutant levels into a single number based on national standards.

Rising air pollution in cities including Delhi-NCR can affect kidney health, with PM 2.5 linked to reduced filtering capacity, doctors warn.

People in Delhi-NCR are unlikely to get immediate relief from air pollution, with no rain forecast for the capital from November 10 to 15 despite a western disturbance.

After Diwali, Delhi-NCR’s air pollution rose sharply, with AQI levels crossing 400 in several areas and some monitoring stations recording above 450.

A report claims 21 Uttar Pradesh cities are among the world’s 50 most polluted, with Meerut and Hapur recording AQI levels of 727 and 718.

A report claims 21 Uttar Pradesh cities are among the world’s 50 most polluted, with Meerut and Hapur recording AQI levels of 727 and 718.

China has carried out cloud seeding around 27,000 times since 2013. Amid Delhi’s pollution, experts explain whether artificial rain can help.

NASA satellite data show stubble burning incidents in Pakistan’s Punjab rose sharply, raising concern over possible impact on Delhi-NCR air pollution.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy in major Indian cities, with AQLI 2025 data showing Delhi residents could gain up to 8.2 years if pollution met WHO limits.

Delhi-NCR air pollution is worsening, with several areas crossing AQI 450. CAQM has kept GRAP Stage 2 measures in force and issued notices to five Punjab districts.

Dust-generating construction and demolition work in Delhi-NCR has been banned from November 5 to 20 to control rising air pollution, affecting several projects.

Delhi-NCR air is feared to enter the severe category from Dhanteras on November 6, with CAQM likely to consider GRAP-3 curbs as pollution worsens.

A demand has been raised to allow BS-4 vehicles with valid registration and PUC certificates to use designated transit corridors through Delhi.

Delhi municipal corporation stepped up action against pollution-causing activities, issuing 303 challans in Rohini Zone on November 4.

Air pollution in Delhi worsened before Diwali, with some AQI readings crossing 450 on November 3, while the official average AQI on November 4 was 350.

Doctors advise avoiding long walks, running and intense outdoor exercise when AQI crosses 400, and recommend indoor activity during severe pollution.