Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution
NEW DELHI, Nov 5 (Reuters) - India's capital territory of Delhi is keen to use artificial rain to fight air pollution this year, its Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday, as deteriorating air quality in the region led to an increase in respiratory illnesses.
Delhi's air quality worsens to ‘severe' levels as smog engulfs city
Delhi’s air quality continued to deteriorate on Tuesday, November 5, as pollution levels remained in the 'very poor' to 'severe' categories, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Thick air pollution smog engulfs 'Dirty Delhi' in India
Footage shows thick smog shrouding Delhi City in northern India on October 27. The Central Pollution Control Board said the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi and surrounding areas reached 361 or 'very poor'.
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The impact of firecrackers, pollution and stubble burning in the neighbouring states have contributed largely in worsening the air quality in the capital city. On Saturday, In Anand Vihar, the AQI crossed the 500 mark after 8.
Delhi’s air quality drops to 'severe'; govt fines polluting vehicles, construction sites
Monday saw a decline in Delhi's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising beyond 400 in a number of locations, indicating a move into the "severe" category. This follows a documented increase in pollution levels on Sunday.
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