Air pollution in Delhi
Overview of the air pollution in the Indian city of Delhi
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The air quality in Delhi, the capital territory of India, according to a WHO survey of 1,650 world cities, and a survey of 7,000 world cities by the US-based Health Effects Institute in August 2022, is the worst of any major city in the world. It also affects the districts around Delhi. Air pollution in India is estimated to kill about 2 million people every year; it is the fifth largest killer in India. India has the world's highest death rate from chronic respiratory diseases and asthma, according to the WHO. In Delhi, poor quality air irreversibly damages the lungs of 2.2 million or 50 percent of all children.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Thick smog across Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram as air quality remains 'severe', check Delhi-NCR AQIThe Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stated that at 5 a.m., AQI readings in Anand Vihar, RK Puram, IGI Airport, and Dwarka crossed the 400-mark. According to CPCB data, the average AQI in Anand..DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: Thick veil of smog over Delhi; AQI continues in 'severe' categoryThe air quality at 7 am in Bawana was recorded at 442, RK Puram was 418 in Jahangirpuri it was 441 in Dwarka, 416 in Alipur 415, in Anand Vihar 412.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: Rainfall witnessed in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram improves AQI from 'severe' to 'very poor'In Delhi, the Central Pollution Control Board recorded a substantial drop in the Air Quality Index (AQI).DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: Entry of app-based taxis from other states banned, odd-even scheme deferredAir quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the 'severe' category again on Wednesday.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Pollution: Air quality in capital remains 'severe' for 4th day; here are steps govt taking to curb itTo protect the health of schoolchildren, the government also decided to suspend in-person classes in all schools, except for students in grades X and XII preparing for board exams, until November 10...DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP 4 imposed, ban on vehicles registered outside of Delhi; AQI turns 'severe plus'GRAP has imposed severe limitations including an immediate prohibition on the entry of diesel-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered outside of Delhi.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: Marginal dip in levels as wind speed improves, health concern risesPollution levels in Delhi and its surrounding areas dipped marginally overnight due to a relatively better wind speed, though the concentration of poisonous PM2.5 was still over 80 times the healthy..DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: Non-essential construction, demolition work banned in national capital as air quality worsensPlumbing, woodworking, interior design, and electrical work are examples of non-polluting activities that are permitted.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Pollution: Curbs under GRAP 3 removed as capital's air quality improves to 'poor'Construction and demolition work in Delhi-NCR can now be resumed as the GRAP 3 has been lifted in view of improved air quality.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Pollution: GRAP Phase III curbs back as capital's air quality turns 'severe', non-essential construction bannedThe pollution level in Delhi entered the 'severe' category after November 4, when the AQI was 447.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: WFH for 50% government employees as air quality becomes severeDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced work-from-home policy for 50% of Delhi government employees due rising to air pollution.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: Arvind Kejriwal directs primary schools to be closed from tomorrowAs air pollution continues to prevail in Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal has directed primary schools to be closed starting Saturday.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: SC to hear plea raising air pollution issue in Delhi on November 10The last several days have seen the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi fall into the "severe" category.DNA - Published | Delhi Air Pollution: Health expert warns of 'medical emergency' amid rise in pneumonia, chest infection casesAccording to reports, many people having been admitted to the ICU after reporting pneumonia and chest infections.DNA - Published |
