Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader RP Singh said on Monday that he is hopeful that the people of Delhi will also show some patience as it is a matter related to pollution as millions are celebrating the festivals of light across the nation.
He said that the Delhi Government is increasing pollution rather than creating awareness among peopEarlier today, after the invocation of GRAP-2 regulations in the Delhi-NCR following an increase in pollution levels, BJP leader RP Singh termed it a difficult time for the region, stating t
Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Monday criticised the government over rising pollution in Delhi NCR after GRAP-2 was invoked, saying authorities are prioritising votes over controlling pollution and are using religion as a weapon.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures the concentration of pollutants in the air, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), coarse particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3). Any IQAir AQI above 150 is considered "unhealthy", and above 200 is "very unhealthy," Dawn add
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the 'poor' category (between 201-300 AQI) for the past few days amid the Diwali festival fervour across the region.
In Lahore, pollution levels varied across different areas, with Allama Iqbal Town recording an alarming AQI of 459, followed by Gulberg at 396, Shadman at 384, Model Town at 362, and Lahore Airport at 398.
Delhi's air quality remains poor as recorded this morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284 in the "poor" category.
Raising concern regarding higher levels of AQI, Pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad said, "Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen significantly, leading to higher levels of particulate pollutants from sources like crop burning, vehicular exhaust, and fireworks. This exacerbates respi
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital continued to be in the 'Very poor' category on Friday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said that GRAP-1 has been implemented, with restrictions aimed at ensuring clean air for residents over the next few days, as advised by the weather department.