Delhi’s Air Quality ‘Severe’; GRAP 3 Imposed, Private Cars Banned, Schools Go Online

15 Nov 2024

Delhi is once again engulfed in heavy smog, with the air quality remaining in the "severe" category for the third consecutive day. According to reports from IQAir, a Swiss air quality monitoring company, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 498, making it the second most polluted city globally, just...

Delhi’s air quality remains in very poor category

09 Dec 2023

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in parts of Delhi continues to hover in the 'Very Poor' category, prompting concerns about deteriorating air quality. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI levels persist in this range, indicating a challenging environment for residents. Visuals from areas around Akshardham early...

Heavy Fog Disrupts Delhi Air Traffic, 18 Flights Diverted at IGI Airport

02 Dec 2023

The national capital witnessed significant air travel disruptions on Saturday due to thick fog and poor weather conditions at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, leading to the diversion of 18 Delhi-bound flights and causing delays for numerous others, airport sources confirmed. Between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., as visibility plummeted...

Delhi’s Air Quality Dips to ‘Severe,’ Relief Expected with Anticipated Rain

27 Nov 2023

Monday morning unveiled a thick layer of smoke shrouding the national capital, slashing visibility in multiple areas of Delhi. Monitoring agencies recorded Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) at 400, classified under the ' severe' category at 9 a.m., attributing the decline to trapped pollutants due to prevailing cloudy conditions. As...

Gopal Rai Calls Review Meeting with Delhi Pollution Control Committee Today

24 Nov 2023

In light of the prevailing pollution, Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a review meeting with officials from the Environment Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Friday. While speaking to ANI, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that due to the increasing pollution, a meeting has been...

‘Very Poor’ Air Quality Raises Alarms in Ghaziabad, Residents Face Breathing Challenges

15 Nov 2023

People in Ghaziabad district experienced respiratory issues and eye irritation as the air quality deteriorated to the 'very poor' category on Wednesday. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported multiple areas with poor air quality, reaching 348 in Sanjay Nagar, 373 in Vasundhara, 376 in Indirapuram, and 369 in Loni....

Air Quality Alert: Delhi Witnesses Spike in Pollution as Firecrackers Disregard Ban

13 Nov 2023

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) states that in the aftermath of the Diwali festivities, Delhi-NCR's air quality has suffered serious damage, falling into the 'Poor' category. The city was blanketed in pollution as a result of the extensive use of firecrackers on Diwali night. Despite the Aam Aadmi Party...

Delhi Postpones Odd-Even Scheme Implementation Amid Pollution Improvement

10 Nov 2023

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a delay in the proposed implementation of the odd-even car-rationing scheme, citing an improvement in pollution levels. The decision, initially scheduled from November 13 to 20, will be reassessed after Diwali. The announcement followed a directive from the Supreme Court urging the Delhi...

Schools and Offices Shut, Parks Closed for Public Safety in Pakistan

10 Nov 2023

Pakistan's second-most populous city, Lahore, has plunged into a state of crisis as toxic air forces schools, public parks, malls, and offices shut down. The air quality index (AQI) in Lahore soared above 400, a level deemed "hazardous" by Swiss air tracking company IQAir, prompting urgent actions to address the...