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Delhi's AQI crosses 'Severe+' Mark, GRAP Stage-IV measures to be imposed f
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Monday.
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Pakistan: Toxic Smog forces over 75,000 people to seek medical help
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Over 75,000 people in Pakistan's Punjab province, sought medical assistance on Saturday due to respiratory issues caused by toxic smog and air pollution, according to sources from healthcare monitoring authorities, as reported by the Express Tribune.
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Dhaka air quality fourth worst globally on Sunday
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, recorded the fourth worst air quality globally on Sunday, with an AQI score of 234 classified as "very unhealthy." Cities performing worse include Delhi, Lahore, and Kinshasa. Persistent air pollution, particularly during winter, poses severe health risks, with t
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Haryana: Thick layer of smog engulfs Karnal, AQI drops to 'poor' category
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
As several parts of the nation are grappling with rising air pollution, a thick layer of smog engulfed the Karnal district of Haryana, resulting in low visibility in the city on Sunday.
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CAQM reviews status of implementation of different stages of GRAP to contr
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Special attention must be given to all identified hotspots in NCR states. GNCTD had already presented their action plan for identified hotspots in the high-level meeting held in Commission on November 8 The same must be taken up on priority, except those actions which are prohibited under GR
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Smog now a health crisis in Punjab: Pak Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Dense smog in Punjab has escalated into a health crisis, with Lahore and Multan experiencing record AQI levels. Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb highlighted the government's 10-year climate change policy, including measures such as super-seeder distribution, emission controls, and reforestation.
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Haryana: Karnal chokes on smog; AQI measured at 283
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The AQI of Karnal was recorded as 283 categorized as 'poor' as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 8 a.m on Friday.
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Delhi pollution continues to raise health concerns as smog worsens and air
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A dense layer of smog enveloped the city of Delhi for the fourth consecutive day and the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 406 as of 8 am on Saturday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Schools in Pak's Punjab to remain closed till Nov 24 due to heavy smog
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan's Punjab government extended the closure of all public and private educational institutions including schools and tuition centres till November 24 due to the heavy smog, Ary News reported.
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Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers in Delhi amid rising polluti
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Delhi government implemented a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) in the national capital from Friday to combat deteriorating air quality.
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"Respiratory disease cases are doubled in hospitals and affecting every ag
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) remains severe to hazardous in Delhi NCR which is a leading cause of the rise in respiratory and chest infection cases in hospitals. According to Dr Sudhir Gupta, senior consultant, Chest physician and Bronchoscopist medicine, Kailash Hospital, Noida, "Patients
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Air quality in Delhi remains critical as AQI reels under 'severe' category
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A dense layer of smog enveloped the city of Delhi for the third consecutive day and the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 420 as of 9 am on Friday morning, according to the SAFAR.
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