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New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season
Delhi world's most polluted city, air quality 'hazardous' at 1081 AQI, PM2.5 131 times WHO levels
New Delhi has become the most polluted city in the world after its air quality turns ‘hazardous’ at 1,081 and the concentration of PM2.5 - particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less in diameter that can be carried into lungs,
India Tightens Vehicle Entry Restrictions as Delhi's Air Pollution Worsens
Around 38% of the pollution in New Delhi this year has been caused by stubble burning - a practice where stubble left after harvesting rice is burnt to clear fields - in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana, according to SAFAR, a weather forecasting agency under the ministry of earth sciences.
Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP-IV in Effect; Full List of What's Allowed and What's Banned
In Delhi NCR, GRAP Stage 4 was implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) at 8 a.m. today after the Air Quality Index (AQI) fell into the "severe plus" category. This decision was reached following an urgent meeting of the GRAP subcommittee on November 17,
Supreme Court hearing on Delhi pollution today as air quality dips to worst
The Supreme Court agreed for an urgent hearing of a plea on Monday seeking directions to curb air pollution in the national capital and adjoining areas.
‘Pollution worrying, but…’: Even toxic air can't keep Delhi's parkgoers inside
Despite "severe" AQI, many in Delhi are choosing to step outside, continuing their daily routines in the city’s parks.
Shrouded in smog, Delhi pollution reading is the highest this year
A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern India on Monday and readings of air quality in the capital New ...
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India's capital shuts schools as smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit
NEW DELHI — India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes on Monday until further notice as worsening toxic ...
Lockdown in Delhi? Government imposes several restrictions, schools, colleges closed, work from home recommended due to...
As Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate, the government has intensified pollution control efforts by imposing a ban ...
Delhi air pollution: North India facing medical emergency due to stubble burning, says CM Atishi
NEW DELHI: Delhi's chief minister, Atishi, stated that North India is facing a medical emergency due to dangerous air ...
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Emergency Declared as Smog Chokes Parts of India and Pakistan
Sajjad Hussain/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images By Yan Zhuang The authorities in New Delhi closed schools and urged people to stay indoors as toxic smog, which has plagued neighboring Pakistan ...
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Atishi blames Centre for Delhi pollution: BJP-ruled states lead in stubble burning
Delhi CM Atishi criticised the Centre for its inaction on stubble burning, worsening air quality in North India. She called ...
India: Delhi smog hits highest level this year
Toxic smog continues to plague most of northern India, including the capital, New Delhi. With levels of microparticles well ...
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New Delhi reports highest pollution level for 2024
Dense smog continues to engulf most parts of northern India on Monday with readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi ...
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India's capital shuts schools because of smog
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the ...
Delhi smog: How do pilots deal with low visibility?
They have also implemented approach in-lighting systems (ALS) along with the ILS to make it easier for flights to land ...