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Delhi: Poor air quality affecting internal organs, say health experts, adv
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
With the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several parts of Delhi-NCR breaching the 'severe' category, doctors and health experts advised people to travel only when necessary saying that the thick layer of smog hanging over the city air was having an adverse effect on the internal organs of the
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Delhi remains most polluted city in last five years in India
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The report, on analysis of air quality over the past five years, said that while air pollution has increased in the country's four major cities, it has fallen in state capitals like Lucknow and Patna, according to a recent report.
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"Next 15-20 days from Nov 1 critical," Environment Minister Gopal Rai on D
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on the issue, Rai said, "From November 1, the next 15 to 20 days are critical. Scientists are saying that the temperature is dropping and the speed of air has decreased, so pollutants are at a lower level. Yesterday, AQI was nearly 350. Due to the work going on in the 13 hots
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Delhi's air quality deteriorates; AQI 'very poor' for 3rd straight day thi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 336 on Wednesday morning bringing the air quality under the 'very poor' category for the fourth day in a row and the third straight day this week.
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As air pollution worsens in Delhi-NCR, health expert advises extra caution
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Doctors are alerting patients and telling them measures to safeguard their health. Speaking to ANI, Dr Subhash Giri, Director, Lady Harding Medical College said that they are receiving a lot of patients due to side effects of pollution.
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Delhi-NCR grapple with 'Very Poor to Poor' air quality despite 15-point pl
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram are in the grip of 'Very Poor' to 'Poor' air quality, with Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging from 221 to 341, sounding the alarm for residents in the National Capital Region (NCR).
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Delhi air quality remains 'poor' for third consecutive day
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)-India, the overall air quality in the national capital is in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 286.
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Delhi air quality continues to remain in 'Poor' category, AQI at 249
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The overall air quality in Delhi continues to remain in the 'Poor' category with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 249 on Friday morning, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)-India.
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Delhi: Environment Minister Gopal Rai urges NCR states to ban firecrackers
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In a run-up to bringing down the pollution levels in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday urged the NCR states to ban firecrackers ahead of Diwali.
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Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category; AQI at 190
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The overall air quality in the national capital on Wednesday morning was recorded in the 'moderate' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 190, as per SAFAR-India.
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Delhi Air Quality Index to remain in 'very poor' category till October 26:
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Delhi's AQI levels, Soni said "Yesterday it reached to 'very poor' category. The AQI was at 313 but this time GRAP Stage 2 was implemented much earlier and because of that, I think there will be some improvement in air quality. Our forecast is that the Air Quality will rem
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Delhi: 8 more pollution hotspots identified, next 2 weeks crucial, says mi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"We have spoken to the environment ministers of the surrounding states and they have assured that they will take action on stubble burning... Due to Diwali, stubble and Dussehra, the next 10 to 15 days are very crucial for Delhi..." Rai said.
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