Air quality
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
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted mainly clear skies until October 27, indicating that the dry weather will persist in the Tricity region for at least a week. This period of dryness poses a significant challenge to improving air quality, as rainfall is crucial in settling dust and pollutants.
Air pollution
The air quality in New Delhi ranks among the worst in the world, and experts attribute the problem to a mix of vehicle emissions, construction, demolition, heavy industry, and seasonal events like Diwali, which see the burning of crop waste and fireworks. The city's unique geography, with mountains
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Environmental activist and actress Vaani Kapoor has voiced her concern over Delhi's severe air pollution during the Diwali festival. According to Kapoor, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi touched an alarming 447, making it one of the highest in the world. Environmentalist Sunil Dahiya attributes the spike
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The air quality in parts of Haryana and Punjab has deteriorated, with several areas recording "very poor" to "severe plus" categories on the air quality index (AQI). The pollution control boards in both states attribute the decline to the extended Diwali celebrations and stubble burning, which
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Rajasthan's industrial hub, Bhiwadi, ranked worst in the air quality index (AQI) post Diwali celebrations, with 23 cities recording "poor" AQI levels due to heavy firecracker use and stagnant weather conditions. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data revealed that Bhiwadi's AQI was 364
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Pollution levels in Delhi continued to rise on Wednesday, with the city's air quality remaining stuck in the "very poor" category for the third consecutive day. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city's 4pm Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 353,
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Millions of people in India's capital woke up to the most polluted air in the world on Wednesday, a day after Diwali celebrations, which typically involve setting off fireworks and firecrackers. New Delhi's PM 2.5 concentration was more than 40 times the World Health Organization&
Air pollution
The residents of Delhi woke up to thick smog on Wednesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 345 at 5:30 am, classified as 'very poor' by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This marks the second consecutive day of deteriorating air quality in the national
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Chennai's air quality has reached alarming levels, particularly after the Diwali celebrations, with pollution spikes crossing 300 in some areas. Environmentalists and experts are expressing concerns about the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's (TNPCB) air quality index (AQI) data, citing the inadequacy and potential misleading nature
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Diwali, a festival of lights and celebration, turned into a spectacle of thick smoke and poor air quality in Odisha's twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Despite stringent restrictions on firecracker use and clear instructions from the Commissionerate Police, residents continued to burst crackers well past midnight, defying
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As the festive spirit of Diwali celebrated across Punjab, the state witnessed a mix of trends in air quality, with some cities recording improvement compared to previous years, while others faced alarming spikes in pollution levels. On Diwali day, most cities across the state recorded moderate air quality, but by
