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 crisis worsens as Diwali fireworks wipe out rain relief \| Delhi AQI \| Oneindia News The air quality in Delhi and nearby cities reached hazardous levels a day after Diwali with the widespread violation of the firecracker ban across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday raising.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:34Published on November 13, 2023

Delhi: Artificial rain in Delhi likely on Nov 20-21: Air Quality Index remains severe \|Oneindia News Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday held a meeting with a team from IIT Kanpur to discuss the possibility of artificial rainfall through cloud seeding to bring down the high Air Quality.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:06Published on November 9, 2023

Delhi AQI Severe: Delhi continues to gasp at 504 AQI, situation extremely worrying \| Oneindia Air quality in New Delhi continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category as a thick layer of smoke and haze engulfed the city on Saturday. Early on Saturday, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:28Published on November 4, 2023

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi chokes, AQI worsens \| Drone visuals show severity of pollution\| Oneindia A thick layer of smog shrouded Delhi on November 03 as air quality was recorded in the ‘severe’ category. The latest capture of Signature Bridge in Delhi from ANI’s drone camera at 10 a.m. showed.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published on November 3, 2023

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Delhi Air Pollution: Thick smog across Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram as air quality remains 'severe', check Delhi-NCR AQI The 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 3 weeks ago
Delhi Air Pollution: Thick veil of smog over Delhi; AQI continues in 'severe' category The 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 3 weeks ago
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 on November 11, 2023

Delhi Air Pollution: Entry of app-based taxis from other states banned, odd-even scheme deferred Air quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the 'severe' category again on Wednesday. DNA - Published on November 8, 2023
Delhi Pollution: Air quality in capital remains 'severe' for 4th day; here are steps govt taking to curb it To 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 on November 6, 2023
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 on November 6, 2023

Delhi Air Pollution: Marginal dip in levels as wind speed improves, health concern rises Pollution 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 on November 4, 2023
Delhi Air Pollution: Non-essential construction, demolition work banned in national capital as air quality worsens Plumbing, woodworking, interior design, and electrical work are examples of non-polluting activities that are permitted. DNA - Published on December 30, 2022
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 on December 7, 2022
Delhi Pollution: GRAP Phase III curbs back as capital's air quality turns 'severe', non-essential construction banned The pollution level in Delhi entered the 'severe' category after November 4, when the AQI was 447. DNA - Published on December 4, 2022

Delhi Air Pollution: WFH for 50% government employees as air quality becomes severe Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced work-from-home policy for 50% of Delhi government employees due rising to air pollution. DNA - Published on November 4, 2022
Delhi Air Pollution: Arvind Kejriwal directs primary schools to be closed from tomorrow As air pollution continues to prevail in Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal has directed primary schools to be closed starting Saturday. DNA - Published on November 4, 2022
Delhi Air Pollution: SC to hear plea raising air pollution issue in Delhi on November 10 The last several days have seen the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi fall into the "severe" category. DNA - Published on November 4, 2022	Delhi Air Pollution: Health expert warns of 'medical emergency' amid rise in pneumonia, chest infection cases According to reports, many people having been admitted to the ICU after reporting pneumonia and chest infections. DNA - Published on November 2, 2022

Air pollution in Delhi

Overview of the air pollution in the Indian city of Delhi

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Delhi Air Pollution: Thick smog across Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram as air quality remains 'severe', check Delhi-NCR AQI

Delhi Air Pollution: Thick veil of smog over Delhi; AQI continues in 'severe' category

Delhi Air Pollution: Rainfall witnessed in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram improves AQI from 'severe' to 'very poor'

Delhi Air Pollution: Entry of app-based taxis from other states banned, odd-even scheme deferred

Delhi Pollution: Air quality in capital remains 'severe' for 4th day; here are steps govt taking to curb it

Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP 4 imposed, ban on vehicles registered outside of Delhi; AQI turns 'severe plus'

Delhi Air Pollution: Marginal dip in levels as wind speed improves, health concern rises

Delhi Air Pollution: Non-essential construction, demolition work banned in national capital as air quality worsens

Delhi Pollution: Curbs under GRAP 3 removed as capital's air quality improves to 'poor'

Delhi Pollution: GRAP Phase III curbs back as capital's air quality turns 'severe', non-essential construction banned

Delhi Air Pollution: WFH for 50% government employees as air quality becomes severe

Delhi Air Pollution: Arvind Kejriwal directs primary schools to be closed from tomorrow

Delhi Air Pollution: SC to hear plea raising air pollution issue in Delhi on November 10

Delhi Air Pollution: Health expert warns of 'medical emergency' amid rise in pneumonia, chest infection cases