A thin layer of smog engulfed the national capital and the AQI was recorded at 296 at 7 am on Saturday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday, raising concerns among residents and political leaders over pollution just ahead of Chhath Puja.
Pakistan's Punjab government declared smog a calamity, implementing a series of measures including a green lockdown in smog hotspots, a ban on polluting activities, and a three-month compulsory leave for children with medical conditions related to air quality.
Delhi's air quality, recently classified as "Very Poor," showed signs of improvement this Diwali, with Environment Minister Gopal Rai attributing the positive change to the responsible actions of residents who chose to light diyas instead of bursting firecrackers.
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
October 2024 becomes the warmest October after 1951 in terms of both Maximum and Minimum temperatures in Safdarjung, New Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
The sky is covered with smoky haze during the Diwali celebration on Friday morning in Haridwar. Due to firecrackers bursting on Diwali night, the city was enveloped with thick smoke and saw a drastic difference in air visibility.
At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks.
Around 7:00 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Anand Vihar was recorded at 419. In Aya Nagar, the AQI was 308, while Jahangirpuri saw an AQI of 395, and Dwarka reached 359, all in the 'Very Poor' category.
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As Delhi's Air quality deteriorates at alarming levels, Public Works Department vehicles sprayed tiny droplets of water to mitigate the effects of poor air quality in the national capital on Wednesday.