Environment

-October 31, 2023

Delhi air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category for fourth consecutive day

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

-October 29, 2023

‘Choked by concrete’: Delhi HC asks MCD, tree officer to preserve 300-year-old banyan tree

‘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

-October 28, 2023

NDMC deploys anti-smog guns, sweeping machines to curb air pollution in Delhi

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

-October 28, 2023

Delhi’s air quality plunges to ‘very poor’ category again

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

-October 27, 2023

Delhi air quality continues to remain in ‘poor’ category, to worsen in days ahead

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

-October 25, 2023

Ban on firecrackers leaves shopkeepers struggling

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

-October 24, 2023

Clear sky in Delhi today

Clear sky in Delhi today

On Monday, the 24-hour average air quality index stood at 263 while the city's minimum temperature was recorded at 17.2 degrees Celsius

-October 23, 2023

Delhi’s air quality turns ‘very poor’, Environment Minister Gopal Rai calls meeting

Delhi’s air quality turns ‘very poor’, Environment Minister Gopal Rai calls meeting

The capital's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 313 on Sunday, deteriorating from 248 on Saturday. Delhi last recorded "very poor" air quality on May 17 when the AQI was 336