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Pakistan: "Hazardous smog" in Karachi poses serious health risk, experts u
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karachi is experiencing "hazardous smog" due to falling temperatures and dust from construction sites, posing serious health risks, especially to children. Health experts advised wearing face masks, eating nutritious food, and avoiding unnecessary outdoor activity. Cases of chest infections
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Public health at very high risk, serious measures should be taken: Top Exp
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"It is a major hazard from a healthwise. Many people have to be hospitalised due to this. This is a disaster in a way for humanity. The public health is at a very high risk right now. There is an increase in lung problems, asthma, strokes," said Trehan, who is Chairman and Managing Direct
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Delhi CM encourages use of public transport, carpooling amid 'very poor' A
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Delhi Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Gupta encourages private institutions to prioritise work-from-home arrangements in light of the prevailing pollution situation.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; breathing made difficult
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 355.
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Delhi Govt changes office hours to combat rising Air pollution
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to prevent pollution, ensuring that the pressure of vehicles on the roads does not increase all at once and the traffic load is evenly distributed, thereby reducing pollution levels, according to the release.
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Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' category, overall AQI stands at 312
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital dipped to the 'very poor' category on Friday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 312 as of 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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"OPD is flooded with patients..." Doctors in Delhi sound alarm bells over
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The doctors in Delhi raised an alarm about the rise in illnesses caused by air pollution in the capital on Thursday.
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China offers to help India tackle its severe air pollution crisis
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China faced similar air pollution issues in the past but implemented aggressive measures to reduce pollution, including shifting industries, restricting vehicular emissions, and expanding clean energy use.
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI recorded at 309
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 309 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Several measures being taken to control air pollution in capital: CM Rekha
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the government is making continuous and determined efforts to protect the national capital from pollution. She affirmed that controlling pollution remains a top priority, and effective measures have been implemented across departments. The Chief
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'Cruel joke': Jairam Ramesh slams Delhi govt on cloud seeding
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ramesh claimed that despite expert advice against the move, the government went ahead with the experiment.
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Air Quality in Delhi deteriorates further; AQI touches 421, enters 'Severe
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital deteriorated further on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) near AIIMS and surrounding areas touching 421, placing it in the 'Severe' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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