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Delhi air pollution persists in 'Very Poor' category, thick smog engulfs p
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Certain areas of the national capital witnessed a layer of smog engulfing the area as the air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 328, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). This
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Lahore becomes world's most polluted city, health warnings issued
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Lahore's air quality reached alarming levels, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) apporaching 700 mark on Sunday, according to global monitoring sites, ARY News reported.
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Delhi's air pollution worsens, people say "feels suffocating"
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The air quality deteriorated in the national capital on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded at 352, in the 'very poor' category, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). This is worse than the average AQI recorded at 255 on Sat
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Pakistan: Punjab Minister says it would take 8-10 years to clear smog in L
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Aurangzeb pointed out that Lahore has 275 days of unhealthy Air Quality Index (AQI) levels throughout the year, with temperatures rising by 3.2 degrees Celsius.
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Himachal: Shimla draws surge of tourists amid rising pollution in neighbou
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Dr SK Atri, a Scientific Officer and Environmental Expert in the Department of Environment Science and Technology Department of the state government said , "The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Himachal Pradesh is currently under control. In Shimla, the AQI remains well below the standard limits a
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Delhi's air quality very poor, morning smog envelops city
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital on Wednesday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 349 as per SAFAR-India.
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Delhi Minister Gopal Rai writes to transport ministers of Haryana, UP, Raj
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amidst the rise in Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote a letter to the transport ministers of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan and requested to halt the entry of diesel buses from these states into the national capital.
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Delhi enforces GRAP-II rules as air quality plummets to 'very poor' catego
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
elhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday announced that GRAP-II (Graded Response Action Plan) rules have been enforced across North India as the air quality index (AQI) has crossed over 300.
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Delhi Pollution: PWD vehicles sprinkle water in parts of National Capital
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
As the Delhi's Air quality is detoriating at an alarming levels, the Delhi government are taking all the necessary steps to control the air pollution in the national capital. PWD vehicles sprinkled water in parts of the city to reduce dust pollution.
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GRAP-II in Delhi-NCR effective tomorrow as AQI drops to 'Very Poor'
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Delhi recorded a daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 310 i.e. 'Very Poor' category on date, as per the daily AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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15% rise in respiratory illnesses due to air pollution in Delhi say doctor
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In the national capital region (NCR), the air quality is said to be severely dangerous for citizens, especially those who suffer from respiratory issues and other life-threatening diseases.
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Air quality in Delhi deteriorating because of buses coming from UP, says A
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday carried out an inspection at the Anand Vihar area. Atishi said that anti-pollution measures are being strictly deployed and teams have been formed for dust control measures.
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