Delhi’s Toxic Air: 1 in 3 children suffer from respiratory illness, nebulizer sales soar amid crisis

Delhi’s air quality plummets with AQI reaching the ‘severe plus’ level at 457; a survey reveals an alarming number of children in the city suffering from ailments like bronchitis and breathlessness, and suggests spike in nebulizer and inhaler sales spike by 40%

Delhi Pollution: Why PM2.5 matters more than the AQI

Air quality is often measured using Air Quality Indices (AQIs); however, while AQIs are determined and read through different methods, the PM2.5 level remains constant in all methodologies, making it a more reliable parameter to measure air toxicity

50% staff of Delhi govt offices to work from home due to pollution: Rai

In a post on X, Rai said that 50 per cent of the staff in government offices will work from home. Implementation of the provision will be discussed in a meeting with the officers later in the day, he said.

After season’s coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air

Dense fog coupled with the temperature drop reduced visibility to 500 metres by 8:30 am. The IMD has predicted persistent dense fog throughout the day. Morning humidity levels stood at 84%, with a maximum temperature of 25°C expected.

Delhi pollution: Old age homes intensify measures to protect residents

As Delhi's air quality index (AQI) oscillates between the "very poor" and "severe" categories, it poses serious health risks, including respiratory illnesses from prolonged exposure, to the residents of the city, especially the elderly.

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘severe’ for fourth consecutive day

An air quality index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

Delhi Pollution: Govt directs strict implementation of GRAP II measures

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Thursday morning was in the 'severe' category with a reading of 428 at 9 am. The AQI on Wednesday was reported as the worst in the country, plunging into the 'severe' category for the first time this season.

Dense fog, AQI ‘severe’: Delhi sees lowest minimum temperature

The city recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season so far at 16.1 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, according to the weather department.