Topic: PM2.5

Firecrackers accounted for a major share of Delhi’s pollution load after Diwali, with IITM estimates showing a sharp rise in PM2.5 pollution.

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.

Before buying an air purifier priced between Rs 5,000 and Rs 20,000, check HEPA filter quality, CADR, room size suitability, filter costs and power use.

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

Air pollution may raise the risk of type-2 diabetes, while staying indoors and reducing physical activity can also affect blood sugar control, experts say.

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 may see a warmer-than-normal winter due to El Nino, but experts say pollution risks will remain if rain and wind activity stay weak.

Air pollution can affect lungs even without early symptoms. Doctors advise precautions amid air quality concerns in Delhi and other areas.

Rising AQI can affect brain and heart health, with long-term exposure to PM2.5 linked to higher risks of stroke and cardiovascular disease.

An ICCT study says road transport pollution in Gurugram affected 94,859 school days for children aged 5 to 18 in 2025 and led to 89 new asthma cases.

Researchers reviewed 45 studies and found associations between some air pollutants and suicide, suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts, while urging caution in interpretation.

Understand key factors before buying an air purifier, from genuine HEPA filters and CADR to room coverage, activated carbon, noise levels and filter replacement cost.

The continuous decline in air quality in Delhi is a major cause for concern, especially during the winter season. Once