Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday questioned the timing of the implementation of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) in Delhi, coinciding with the Congress party's major rally at Ramlila Maidan against alleged "vote chori" and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of ele
Locals reported experiencing breathing difficulties, eye irritation and other health issues due to the worsening pollution levels. Many residents also expressed concern for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and children, who are more susceptible to respiratory problems.
A thick haze was reported in areas including Ghazipur, the ITO area, and Anand Vihar, where visibility remained severely low. According to the CPCB, several localities across the city continued to register "severe" air quality.
Delhi's air quality witnessed a sharp deterioration on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 393 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'Very Poor' category, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Despite marginal improvements in recent weeks, large parts of the capital remained engulfed in dense and toxic smog. A thick haze was reported in areas such as Ghazipur and Anand Vihar, where visibility remained severely low.
The national capital woke up to a blanket of smog on Sunday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 am hitting 303, in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Areas like Ghazipur and Akshardham reported thick haze early this morning, with visibility remaining significantly reduced. According to CPCB, many regions of the National Capital fell into the 'very poor' category.
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were severely disrupted on Thursday as IndiGo cancelled a total of 150 flights, including 75 departures and 75 arrivals, spanning both domestic and international routes since morning, confirmed Delhi Airport.
Delhi's air quality improved significantly on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 300 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Wednesday stated that the Delhi government has been asked to prepare a plan for the next year on air pollution. He said the primary cause of dust was potholes.
A passenger aboard the Humsafar Express (12349) travelling from Delhi to Prayagraj received timely medical assistance after sustaining a hand injury during the journey. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 2, when the passenger, seated in the 3A coach, accidentally got the