The air quality worsened in Delhi on Monday morning and a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts. The air quality level plunged to 'severe plus' levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index recorded at 7 am was 483 in the national capital.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday announced that the government is closely monitoring the city's pollution levels and will consider measures such as artificial rain and the implementation of the odd-even rule if the situation escalates to the 'Severe' plus category.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], Nov 15 (ANI): Gurugram residents continued to struggle for clean air as the Air Quality Index (AQI) docked at 703, which falls in the 'severe plus' category, on Friday morning, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): As the air quality in Delhi plunged to a 'severe plus' category on Wednesday, several parts of the capital were engulfed by a layer of smog in the morning.
New Delhi [India], Nov 1 (ANI): With the air quality index in Delhi entering the Severe Plus category and the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority declaring a public health emergency, experts have advised people to urgently take steps to protect their health.
New Delhi [India], Nov 1 (ANI): Ever since Delhi woke up to Severe plus air quality levels, city residents are making a beeline to buy face masks, nebulisers and nasal drops.