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Delhi's air quality very poor, morning smog envelops city
Updated : 1 year, 5 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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"Instead of making excuses, it would be better to provide relief to Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday shared pictures of toxic froth in Yamuna and asked the authorities to focus on providing relief to the city's residents instead of making "excuses."
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Delhi Minister Gopal Rai writes to transport ministers of Haryana, UP, Raj
Updated : 1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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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10-15 pc rise in patients suffering from respiratory diseases due to air p
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) in Delhi-NCR on Monday after the overall Air Quality Index dropped to 'Very Poor' category in the region. It will be effective on October 22, Tuesday.
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GRAP-II in Delhi-NCR effective tomorrow as AQI drops to 'Very Poor'
Updated : 1 year, 5 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, 5 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 drops to 'Very Poor' level
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Kushal Chaudhary, a resident and a college student said that he had been facing issues in breathing because of the rising pollution in the national capital.
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Pakistan: Lahore ranks as world's most polluted for second time this week
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
For the second time in a week, Lahore has been ranked as the world's most polluted city, despite the provincial government's attempts to tackle smog and air pollution.
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Air quality in Delhi deteriorating because of buses coming from UP, says A
Updated : 1 year, 5 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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AQI 176 recorded in Agra; residents face issues
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Visuals showed a thin layer of smog engulfing the city and the Air Quality Index recorded here was 176, categorized as 'Unhealthy' at 8 a.m.
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