Environment

Patriot Bureau -November 1, 2023

This measure is aimed at addressing air pollution caused by diesel-powered buses in the region, with the overarching goal of transitioning to electric vehicles

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Patriot Bureau -November 1, 2023

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

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Patriot Bureau -October 31, 2023

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)

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Patriot Bureau -October 31, 2023

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

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Patriot Bureau -October 29, 2023

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

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Patriot Bureau -October 28, 2023

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

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Patriot Bureau -October 28, 2023

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

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Patriot Bureau -October 27, 2023

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

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