Delhi, India and Pollution

Delhi Tops As India’s Most Polluted City In October 2024: Here’s Why Air Quality Is Deteriorating
Delhi has once again earned the unenviable title of “India’s most polluted city” in October 2024, as revealed by a study conducted
Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution
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.
Why India’s Delhi Has One of World’s Worst Air Pollution Problems
Hundreds of millions of Indians breathe some of the world’s most toxic air year round. Air pollution in the capital area that’s home to about 30 million people is especially stubborn. In winter, the cold weather actually makes the smog even worse — and potent.
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).
Diwali celebrations hit air quality in New Delhi
New Delhi topped global pollution charts on Friday, partly due to revellers defying a ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ for third day
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed at least 11 of Delhi’s 40 ambient air quality monitoring stations recorded pollution in the severe range at 8am
Delhi NCR Pollution Today Live Updates: Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ for 7th consecutive day
Delhi's air quality continued to be in the 'very poor' category for the seventh straight day on Tuesday. The AQI was reported at 384 in the 'very poor' category at 7 am this morning. The most polluted place was Anand Vihar with AQI 457 followed by Jahangirpuri at 440 AQI— both in the 'severe' categories.
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Delhi NCR air stays hazardous, ‘severe’ air pollution across several areas
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's average ... one of the country's highest recorded levels.
Delhi air pollution: AQI hovers at 358; Delhi most polluted city in October, says CREA
Delhi air pollution: The air quality in Delhi has remained in ‘very ... shows Delhi as the most polluted city in ...
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'Air pollution plays a big role in sudden heart attacks and strokes'
Air pollution poses a severe threat to Indians, claiming millions of lives and increasing the risk of heart and respiratory ...
Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges
The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the ...
Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels
A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu ...
Use of smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India’s capital ahead of Diwali
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Millions in India are celebrating the festival of Diwali with ...
As Lahore’s air pollution hits record high, Pakistan blames ‘winds from India’, to take up issue with New Delhi
Primary schools in Lahore will remain closed for a week because of the pollution, according to a government notification.