Air quality
As the national capital prepares for Diwali, the Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality has announced imposing restrictions under GRAP 2 in response to deteriorating air quality conditions. The Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked all actions under Stage-II ('Very Poor' Air Quality)
Air quality
Delhi's worsening air quality has prompted the Commission for Air Quality Management to invoke Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), imposing stricter restrictions to combat the "very poor" air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has crossed 300, and the Central Pollution Control
Air pollution
As the festive week approaches, Delhi's air quality is deteriorating rapidly, with pollution levels moving toward the "very poor" category. The national capital's air quality has fallen under the "severe" category, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 257, according to private
Diwali
As Diwali approaches, India's major cities are bracing for a severe spike in air pollution, with particulate matter (PM2.5) levels expected to reach alarming highs. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has forecast a sharp increase in PM2.5 levels across Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad,
Air quality
Residents of the National Capital Region are waking up to hazardous air quality as pollution levels have spiked in the past 24 hours. Stagnant winds, plummeting temperatures, and exhaust from traffic have pushed the Air Quality Index (AQI) to critical levels. Ghaziabad recorded the worst air quality in the country,
Air pollution
As Diwali is barely two days away, Delhi's air quality has been slipping rapidly, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to 268 on Saturday, October 18, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This is the fifth consecutive day that the city's air quality
Air pollution
As Diwali approaches, India's major cities are bracing for a potentially smoky festival season with air quality expected to worsen significantly in the coming days. According to forecasts by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 levels are likely to spike across Delhi,
Diwali
Mumbai is bracing for a significant pollution spike due to the approaching Diwali celebrations, with environmental experts warning of a sharp deterioration in air quality. According to Dr. Tuhin Banerji of the Bombay Environment Action Group, Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to cross 350 on several
Air pollution
Tehran, Iran is grappling with severe air pollution issues, with 96% of the world's population breathing air below health standards. Research conducted by the Department of Meteorology in Iran has shed light on the alarming levels of pollution in major cities, including Zabol and Ahvaz, which consistently rank
Air pollution
The air quality in Delhi has shown no signs of improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the "poor" category for the fourth consecutive day. The 24-hour average AQI for Delhi was recorded at 245 on Thursday, with transport emissions being the largest contributor to the
Air pollution
Rising air pollution poses a significant challenge to agricultural production and food security worldwide, with profound implications for crop yields and the nutritional quality of food. A new study emphasizes the direct physiological effects of pollutants on plants and their broader environmental interactions. Researchers from Colorado State University Extension and
Air pollution
Poultry farming is a significant contributor to the world's demand for protein, with the global population's increasing need for chicken products driving the industry's growth. However, this expansion has raised concerns about the welfare of farm workers and poultry in relation to ambient gases
