Environment
Delhi’s air quality sinks further into very poor category for fifth consecutive day
The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 372 at 10 am, the highest so far this season. The 24-hour average AQI was 359 on Tuesday, 347 on Monday, 325 on Sunday, 304 on Saturday and 261 on Friday
Delhi sees worst October air quality since 2020
In stark contrast to the preceding years, Delhi encountered only one day of rainfall (5.4 mm) in October 2023, while October 2022 had six rainy days (129 mm) and October 2021 saw seven (123 mm)
Delhi air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category for fourth consecutive day
The capital's air quality in October 2023 has been worse compared to the last two years and meteorologists attribute it to the lack of rainfall
‘Choked by concrete’: Delhi HC asks MCD, tree officer to preserve 300-year-old banyan tree
While acknowledging remedial actions taken by the authorities, the court noted that the platform around the tree had not been removed to meet the support requirements of the tree
NDMC deploys anti-smog guns, sweeping machines to curb air pollution in Delhi
The NDMC has deployed 18 water tankers or trolleys to water plants with capacities ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 litres. The tankers will be using STP-treated water
Delhi’s air quality plunges to ‘very poor’ category again
The city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 301 at 12 noon, worsening from 261 on Friday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board
Delhi air quality continues to remain in ‘poor’ category, to worsen in days ahead
According to the Centre's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the city's air quality is likely to deteriorate to 'very poor' category on October 28
Ban on firecrackers leaves shopkeepers struggling
Delhi’s oldest market for fire-works is shut due to a government ban even as shopkeepers complain about the administration’s apathy
