Delhi air pollution

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

Patriot Bureau -November 18, 2024

Do not relax anti-pollution GRAP-4 restrictions without court’s nod: SC

Do not relax anti-pollution GRAP-4 restrictions without court’s nod: SC

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih pointed out that there was a delay in implementation of preventive measures under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) even after the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched alarming levels in the national capital

Saurav Gupta -November 15, 2024

Delhi’s quick fix for pollution: Can 10,000 volunteers bring about an effective change?

Delhi’s quick fix for pollution: Can 10,000 volunteers bring about an effective change?

As the air quality crisis deepens, experts question whether deploying untrained volunteers can really combat pollution in the national capital

Saurav Gupta -November 12, 2024

Delhi’s vanishing urban trees: The overlooked solution to the city’s pollution crisis

Delhi’s vanishing urban trees: The overlooked solution to the city’s pollution crisis

Continuous loss of trees has weakened capital’s natural ability to defend itself against air pollution and rising urban heat, leaving residents more vulnerable than before

Patriot Bureau -November 8, 2024

Delhi: Govt tests drone-based mist spraying to combat pollution

Delhi: Govt tests drone-based mist spraying to combat pollution

Delhi's air quality is deteriorating each day, with more than 15 monitoring stations currently reporting AQI levels in the "severe" category

Patriot Bureau -November 8, 2024

Delhi: Air quality remains ‘very poor’, AQI crosses 400 in some areas

Delhi: Air quality remains ‘very poor’, AQI crosses 400 in some areas

CPCB's Sameer app data, which provides hourly AQI updates, showed that out of 38 monitoring stations, 18 were in the 'severe' category with readings above 400

Patriot Bureau -November 4, 2024

Pollution: Over 54,000 vehicles fined, 56 construction sites shut in Delhi-NCR

Pollution: Over 54,000 vehicles fined, 56 construction sites shut in Delhi-NCR

Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been in effect in Delhi-NCR since October 15, while Stage II was implemented starting October 22

Patriot Bureau -November 4, 2024

Delhi air pollution: Toxic haze envelopes city, AQI ‘very poor’

Delhi air pollution: Toxic haze envelopes city, AQI ‘very poor’

Eleven of the 39 monitoring stations in the city recorded 'severe' pollution levels with AQI readings above 400