delhi pollution

Patriot Bureau -October 25, 2024

Delhi: Air quality improves to ‘poor’, night temperature settles at 19.2 degrees Celsius

Delhi: Air quality improves to ‘poor’, night temperature settles at 19.2 degrees Celsius

The weather office has predicted clear skies during the day, with the maximum temperature likely to settle around 34 degrees Celsius

Saurav Gupta -October 25, 2024

Delhi: Authorities intensify efforts as air quality dips into “very poor” category

Delhi: Authorities intensify efforts as air quality dips into “very poor” category

City agencies, led by Chief Minister Atishi, introduce stricter regulations to fight rising dust pollution

PTI -October 23, 2024

Delhi Pollution: Hospitals report 30-40 pc spike in respiratory cases

Delhi Pollution: Hospitals report 30-40 pc spike in respiratory cases

During the winter months, Delhi experiences severe pollution, driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.

Patriot Bureau -October 4, 2024

IIT Delhi study reveals fixing civic issues can reduce air pollution in urban areas

IIT Delhi study reveals fixing civic issues can reduce air pollution in urban areas

The study titled "The Impact of the Dispersed Sources Program on Local Air Quality," conducted by IIT Delhi, showcased an average 15 per cent reduction in PM2.5 levels

Patriot Bureau -September 30, 2024

Delhi govt sets up 24×7 ‘Green War Room’ to tackle winter pollution

Delhi govt sets up 24×7 ‘Green War Room’ to tackle winter pollution

Additionally, it will monitor AQI (Air Quality Index) data and assess information from 24 pollution monitoring stations managed by the Delhi government, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said

Kushan Niyogi -September 27, 2024

Delhi pollution | Artificial rain, smog towers a waste of public funds: Experts

Delhi pollution | Artificial rain, smog towers a waste of public funds: Experts

As Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai moots artificial rain as a solution to tackle the city's pollution, experts recommend prioritising sustainable solutions like improved public transport, better waste management, and increased green cover

Patriot Bureau -September 25, 2024

Delhi sees surge in air pollution as AQI hits poor category after 112 days

Delhi sees surge in air pollution as AQI hits poor category after 112 days

According to the official data, this marks the first time since June 5, 2024, when the AQI reached 248, that the capital has experienced poor air quality

Patriot Bureau -September 25, 2024

Delhi: Winter Action Plan launched to combat air pollution with new initiatives

Delhi: Winter Action Plan launched to combat air pollution with new initiatives

Launching the Winter Action Plan, which is based on 21 key focus areas, Rai said, "This year, our theme is 'Mil Kar Chale, Pradushan Se Lade' (let's fight against pollution together)".