As the air pollution levels in the national capital reach "very poor," the doctors say that people with no history of respiratory diseases are suffering from breathing issues. Dr Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant for Respiratory Critical Care at Apollo Hospital, said that apart from the regular
New Delhi [India], November 6: With India grappling with soaring air pollution, especially in the Delhi NCR region, it is the children and the elderly who are the most vulnerable to toxic air. Citing the alarming situation with pollution levels far exceeding the unhealthy mark, school author
Lahore is grappling with dangerously high air pollution levels as its air quality index (AQI) spiked to an unprecedented 1,067, far exceeding WHO safety limits. Officials reported PM2.5 pollutant levels nearly 40 times above recommended thresholds, driven by low-grade diesel fumes, agricultu
Delhi residents voiced their frustrations over the worsening pollution levels, particularly due to the aftermath of fireworks and the burning of crop residue in neighbouring states, after a thick layer of smog covered parts of Delhi on Friday, the day after Diwali, pushing the city's air qu
AQI today in ITI Jahangirpuri read 265 while AQI around India gate area was recorded at 237 which fell in the , in the 'poor' category. The AQI at India Gate improved slightly, being recorded at 276 on Friday. .
Rai said that he is going to write a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav for the third time to request for a meeting so that the air pollution can be controlled.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality has deteriorated to "very poor" and the locals complain that the tower has not been operational for the entire year.
After toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River as pollution levels in the river continue to rise, Environmentalist Vimlendu K Jha called the phenomena an absolute travesty of environmental governance in Delhi.