Air quality
Delhi's brief respite from deteriorating air quality was short-lived, with the city clocking an air quality index of 303, classified as "very poor" on Saturday. This comes after a 150-point improvement in 24-hour average AQI on Friday, which was attributed to a change in wind direction.
Air pollution
The air in Delhi turned visibly murky on Sunday, with toxic smog blanketing the skyline and causing a sharp spike in pollution levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 366, marking the second-highest 24-hour AQI for
Air quality
The national capital's air quality saw a slight improvement on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 288 at 6 am, down from 373 the previous day. However, the monitoring stations at Anand Vihar and Bawana reported AQI levels of 305 and 363, respectively, categorizing the
Air pollution
The air quality in the national capital of India, New Delhi, improved slightly on Friday, October 30, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 268, categorised as 'poor'. This improvement is compared to the previous day when the AQI was 352, categorised as 'very poor'
Pollution control
As the Indian capital Delhi woke up on Thursday, October 30, residents were met with a thick blanket of smog, severely affecting visibility and public health. The Central Pollution Control Board reported pollution levels breaching the 400 mark in several areas, with the AQI at Akshardham reaching 409, one of
Pollution control
Following a recent spell of rain in parts of Uttar Pradesh, including the state capital Lucknow, airborne pollutants have decreased significantly, leading to improved air quality. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several cities in the state have reported a notable drop in their Air Quality
Pollution control
The city of Chandigarh has seen an improvement in its air quality index, recording a moderate AQI of 124 on Tuesday, compared to 136 on Monday. However, the air quality remains in the yellow category, posing health risks to people with asthma, heart, and lung diseases. The city has seen
Air pollution
Hyderabad, a city known for its vibrant atmosphere, has seen a disturbing rise in stroke cases among young adults, with air pollution being identified as a critical risk factor. Recent studies have highlighted the link between long-term exposure to air pollution and the growing burden of stroke, particularly among younger
Air pollution
Delhi's air has turned toxic once again, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 547, 15 times the World Health Organization's threshold for unhealthy air. The poisonous haze has triggered a surge in respiratory illnesses, with hospitals reporting a 20 per cent increase in cases.
Air pollution
Delhi's air quality showed some improvement on Sunday, moving to the "poor" category, a welcome respite from the "very poor" levels recorded during the day. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 292, a slight decrease from the morning's
Air quality
Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category on Monday, with localities like Bawana and Anand Vihar recording severe air quality. The city is expected to receive light rain on Monday and Tuesday, ahead of the cloud seeding activity planned for Wednesday, October 29. Delhi&
Pollution control
Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category on Monday, with localities like Bawana and Anand Vihar recording severe air quality. The city is expected to receive light rain on Monday and Tuesday, ahead of the cloud seeding activity planned for Wednesday, October 29. Delhi&
