From the smog choked streets of Delhi to the industrial belts of Maharashtra and the coalfields of Jharkhand, millions breathe air that is several times more toxic than World Health Organization (WHO) safety limits.
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population has advised the public to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The ministry’s statement highlights that Nepal has recently been ranked among the world’s most polluted countries based on the Air Quality Index (AQI). With the AQI in Kathmandu reaching 348, classified as.
New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi has sharply declined, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 341 at 6 am on Sunday, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The situation is alarming across various areas in the city, with Anand Vihar recording a staggering 418,.
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality continues to be classified as ‘very poor,’ with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 332 as of 7 a.m. on November 29. This marks the sixth consecutive day of poor air quality, with some areas exceeding the ‘severe’ threshold of 400. The air quality in other cities within the.
New Delhi: On Friday morning, the air quality in Delhi-NCR was reported to be in the ‘very poor’ category, with a noticeable layer of smog covering the area. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 371 in Delhi by 7:15 a.m. Other NCR areas reported AQI levels as.
On November 21, 2024, experts highlighted a significant increase in lung cancer among non-smokers in India, attributing this trend mainly to worsening air pollution levels, especially in New Delhi. Following eight days of severe pollution, the city’s air quality saw a slight improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) registering at 379, classifying it as.
Kolkata: A report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals that thermal power plants in West Bengal produce 18 times the air pollution compared to the 17.8 kilotonnes released from the burning of 8.9 million tonnes of paddy straw. Currently, none of the thermal power plants in the state have.
New Delhi: Delhi is facing a severe air quality crisis, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 293 on Friday, contributing to hazardous living conditions. Many areas of the national capital now fall into the ‘severe’ pollution category, causing significant health issues such as breathing difficulties among residents. As reported by the Central Pollution.
New Delhi: Overall air quality in Delhi continues to be in the ‘very poor’ category on Tuesday, however, in the national capital, the Anand Vihar dipped to the ‘severe’ category with PM 2.5 at 401 and PM 10 at 414 while the CO plunged to 103, in ‘moderate’ category, as per the Central Pollution Control.
New Delhi: Amid rising pollution levels and to ensure the implementation of measures to control it, Delhi Government ministers will be on the ground at different locations across the city, sources said on Thursday. The decision came after a meeting of ministers, including Gopal Rai, Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj and others regarding pollution in the city..
New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi-NCR continued to be ‘severe’ on Monday with an overall Air Quality Index at 471, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). In the national capital, the Anand Vihar station remained in ‘severe’ category with PM 2.5 at 500 while the.
