Air pollution
The air pollution crisis in Delhi has reached a critical level, with the city's air quality slipping into the "very poor" category on Sunday. The mercury dropped to 15.8 degrees Celsius, the lowest recorded in October in the last two years, and the Air Quality
Air pollution
The festivities of Diwali turned into a toxic nightmare for Ahmedabad as the city's air quality reached alarming levels, exceeding the World Health Organization's (WHO) standards by 10 times. On Diwali night, the air was filled with acrid smoke, making it difficult for motorists to drive
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Pimpri-Chinchwad has reached alarming figures during Diwali 2025, with residents facing trouble breathing and reporting health hazards. The AQI levels in Wakad and Hinjawadi regions, where infrastructure development works are ongoing, have been particularly affected, with Bhumkar Chowk in Wakad reporting AQI levels of
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Delhi's minimum temperature plummeted to 16.9 degrees celsius on Saturday, even as the city's air quality continued to deteriorate, remaining in the "poor" category. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a two-notch drop below the season's average, while the maximum temperature
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Bengaluru residents enjoyed a healthy and breathable air quality on Saturday, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 32 in the morning, marking one of the cleanest air quality levels among India's major metros. The relatively low pollution levels in Bengaluru offered relief to
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Delhiites are in a rush to stock up on air purifiers and masks as the city's air quality remains in the "poor" category. With pollution levels worsening since the beginning of October, electronics stores across the city have reported a sharp rise in customer interest and
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Rutgers Health professors have received a $4 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to study the effects of wildfire smoke on fertility and reproductive health. Led by Philip Demokritou, a professor of nanoscience and environmental bioengineering, the research program will examine how wildfire smoke exposure affects
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Over the last four days, Nashik's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remarkably improved, shifting from the moderate category to the satisfied category, particularly in central areas like Gangapur Road. The city's average AQI, previously standing at 115 (moderate) until Monday, saw a substantial drop, settling in
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Delhi has been battling severe air pollution since Diwali on October 20, with the air quality index (AQI) hovering between "poor" and "very severe" ranges. The Delhi government has considered cloud seeding as a short-term solution to wash away toxic pollutants, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
Air quality
Delhi, the Indian capital, is plagued by severe air pollution, driven by the recent Diwali celebrations and seasonal winter emissions. In an innovative effort to combat this issue, the city is set to experience its first artificial rainfall, courtesy of cloud seeding. A trial flight was conducted on Thursday, firing
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New Brunswick researchers have secured a $4 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to study the potential effects of wildfire smoke on fertility and reproductive health. The research program, led by Philip Demokritou and Shuo Xiao, will examine how wildfire smoke may impact fertility and reproductive
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Mumbai received much-needed rain overnight, bringing the city relief from the recent heat and pollution, and significantly improving its air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai dropped to 47, categorizing it as "Good," a drastic improvement from the unhealthy levels witnessed earlier in the week. The
