Delhi Pollution: Toxic air quality in national capital is reducing life expectancy of residents at this whopping rate
Wednesday, 20 November 2024 This toxic smog is a recurring ordeal for over 30 million residents in Delhi and neighboring areas, with experts warning that the poor air quality is cutting the city's average life expectancy by seven years, as reported by the Guardian.
Delhi's air quality has reached hazardous levels, prompting GRAP 4 restrictions. With AQI surpassing 450, health risks are rising, leading to school closures, work-from-home mandates, and vehicle restrictions. Despite strong winds, pollution remains severe, especially in Mundka. The Delhi government...
The Yamuna's rising water levels continue to wreak havoc in parts of the NCR (National Capital Region) following heavy rainfall. The submerged roads, farms, and.. DNA
North India experienced unprecedented rainfall between August 22 and September 4, with nearly three times the normal amount. This intense spell, the wettest in.. IndiaTimes
A Delhi court has scheduled a hearing for September 10 regarding a criminal complaint against Sonia Gandhi. The complaint alleges that her name appeared on.. IndiaTimes
India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined to 1.9 in 2023, below the replacement level of 2.1, while rural India's TFR reached the replacement rate for the.. IndiaTimes
A criminal complaint has been filed against former Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court, alleging that she "forged documents to obtain.. DNA
Donald Trump is weighing in on reports that Sydney Sweeney is a registered republican in the wake of her controversial American Eagle jeans campaign. Citing public records, The Guardian reported over the weekend that Sweeney registered with the GOP last June in Florida. The 'Euphoria' actress has not commented on the reports. Trump was asked about the story while taking questions from reporters in Pennsylvania on Sunday. He responded, "She's a registered Republican?! Oh. Now I love her ad! Is that right? Sydney Sweeney ... You'd be surprised at how many people are Republicans. That's what I wouldn't have known, but I'm glad you told me that. If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, I think her ad is fantastic."
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Delhi AQI has reached "severe plus" levels of 500, making it dangerous for residents. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has sought the Centre's approval for artificial rain (cloud seeding) to combat..
Description: Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous pollution levels, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the 'Very Poor' category. Despite various efforts, air quality poses serious health..
Post-Diwali, Delhi's air quality plunged to "very poor" with an AQI of 361, significantly worse than last year's 218. RK Puram recorded the highest at 398, followed by other areas exceeding 395...