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Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'very poor', AQI stands at 3
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The air quality spiked to 'severe' levels at certain places. Multiple parts of the city continued to witness alarmingly high pollution levels.
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Delhi's toxic air leads to spike in respiratory illnesses, says doctor
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr S. Chatterjee on Sunday said that pollution levels usually begin to decline by this time of year, but that has not happened this season. As a result, hospitals are seeing a significant rise in patients
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Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI recorded at 438
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The national capital woke up to a thick blanket of toxic smog on Sunday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing discomfort to residents across the city. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 390 around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to the C
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"People trapped in gas chamber, feeling suffocated": Congress MP Pramod Ti
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday criticised both the central and Delhi governments over rising air pollution, saying the residents of the national capital are "trapped in a gas chamber" and struggling to breathe.
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Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode upto class-5 as air qua
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In view of the severe air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday issued a circular directing schools to shift to online mode from hybrid for students up to class 5.
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Delhi chokes under AQI 497, residents report breathing issues and eye irri
Updated : 3 months ago IST
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.
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Mumbai wakes up to morning haze, AQI at 125 in Bandra
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Mumbai woke up to a layer of haze on Monday morning, with several parts of the city, including Bandra Reclamation, witnessing reduced visibility as air quality dipped once again. Early morning visuals showed a thick blanket of haze over the coastline and arterial roads, prompting concern
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"400 par nara safal hoya hai kiuki Delhi me AQI 400 par hai": BJD's Sulata
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The BJD leader said that the rising pollution levels were severely impacting children, senior citizens, and the general population.
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Maharashtra: Smog engulfs Mumbai as air quality worsens
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A dense layer of smog enveloped several parts of Mumbai on Friday, including the Bandra-Kurla Complex area, as pollution levels continue to rise in Maharashtra's capital.
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AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj accuses Delhi Govt of fabricating AQI data, failin
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bharadwaj accused the BJP-run Delhi Government of fabricating AQI readings and allowing both government and private construction to operate despite GRAP-3 bans. He said pollution levels of 500-700 were falsely recorded as 300-400 to avoid triggering mandatory restrictions.
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Lahore High Court flags unchecked construction, rising pollution levels
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Lahore High Court criticised unchecked construction and smoke-emitting vehicles for worsening pollution in the city. Justice Shahid Karim ordered visible environmental squads, sought reports on enforcement failures, and warned that "only stern actions" can improve conditions. The case wi
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Plea in Delhi HC seeks bar on outdoor school sports during toxic winter po
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Alarmed by the worsening air quality during Delhi's winter months, a group of minor schoolchildren has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a halt to all outdoor sports trials and tournaments scheduled between November and January when pollution levels in the capital routinely fall into the
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