Delhi Air Quality: Thick blanket of smog covers city, AQI in ‘very poor’ category

Data from the CPCB's Sameer app, which provides hourly AQI updates, showed that out of 38 monitoring stations, eight -- Anand Vihar, Wazirpur, Rohini, Punjabi Bagh, Nehru Marg, Mundka, Jahangirpuri and Ashok Vihar -- recorded readings above 400

Diwali fireworks: Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital receives most burn cases in India

The premier Central government-run medical facility treated 202 burn cases over Thursday and Friday of which 176 required hospital admission for major burns; 46 patients were younger than 12

Delhi Pollution: Indoor plants to naturally purify air

Not only these plants beautify our spaces, but many indoor plants also have air-purifying qualities, filtering out harmful toxins and improving oxygen levels.

Delhi: Air quality deteriorates to ‘very poor’, AQI readings ‘severe’ in places

The weather department has forecasted predominantly clear skies throughout the day, with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 33 degrees Celsius

Delhi’s worsening air quality crisis endangers lives of stray animals and birds

Hiraj Laljani from PETA India warns that worsening air quality in the city poses serious health risks to stray animals, leading to respiratory and cardiovascular issues, along with life-threatening diseases

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

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

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.