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PTI -November 19, 2024

Pollution crisis: Delhi govt wants artificial rain, seeks PM’s intervention; AQI still in ‘severe+’ zone

Pollution crisis: Delhi govt wants artificial rain, seeks PM’s intervention; AQI still in ‘severe+’ zone

Out of the 32 air monitoring stations in the capital city, 23 reported Air Quality Index (AQI) above 450, which denotes the highest severe-plus category

PTI -November 18, 2024

As Delhi chokes with dangerous pollution levels, doctors warn of health risks for all

As Delhi chokes with dangerous pollution levels, doctors warn of health risks for all

Doctors advised residents to limit outdoor activities, stay hydrated and use air purifiers with HEPA filters to reduce indoor particulate matter

PTI -November 16, 2024

Delhi pollution: Old age homes intensify measures to protect residents

Delhi pollution: Old age homes intensify measures to protect residents

As Delhi's air quality index (AQI) oscillates between the "very poor" and "severe" categories, it poses serious health risks, including respiratory illnesses from prolonged exposure, to the residents of the city, especially the elderly.

PTI -November 16, 2024

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘severe’ for fourth consecutive day

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘severe’ for fourth consecutive day

An air quality index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

PTI -November 14, 2024

Dense fog, AQI ‘severe’: Delhi sees lowest minimum temperature

Dense fog, AQI ‘severe’: Delhi sees lowest minimum temperature

The city recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season so far at 16.1 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, according to the weather department.

PTI -November 13, 2024

Season’s first dense fog hits Delhi, visibility plunges to zero at IGI airport

Season’s first dense fog hits Delhi, visibility plunges to zero at IGI airport

The weather department has forecast shallow fog for the day, with the maximum temperature expected to settle at 32 degrees Celsius

PTI -November 10, 2024

No let-up in Delhi pollution, air quality ‘very poor’

No let-up in Delhi pollution, air quality ‘very poor’

The AQI classifications are: 0-50 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 is 'severe'.

PTI -November 6, 2024

Donald Trump declares victory; makes forceful comeback

Donald Trump declares victory; makes forceful comeback

With results continuing to come in from various states giving a clear indication of a Trump victory, the 78-year-old Republican leader addressed his supporters at West Palm Beach in Florida, declaring victory and promising a "golden age of America".