Delhi AQI 494, IQAir Says 1,600, Which One Should You Trust?

19 Nov 2024

The discrepancy between Delhi's AQI of 494 (as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board, CPCB) and the international monitor IQAir's reading of 1,600 arises due to differences in measurement standards, methodologies, and scales. Here's a breakdown: 1. Different AQI Standards CPCB (India's AQI Standard): India's AQI scale is...

Shashi Tharoor Asks: ‘Should Delhi Still Be India’s Capital?’ Here’s Why He Said It

19 Nov 2024

In a strongly worded statement on Monday, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor raised a thought-provoking question about whether Delhi should remain India’s capital, as the city grapples with hazardous levels of air pollution. The Delhi-NCR region has been enveloped in a thick blanket of toxic smog, pushing the Air Quality...

Delhi AQI Nears ‘Severe Plus’ Levels; Social Media Buzzes With Claims

18 Nov 2024

Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) nearing 'Severe plus' levels, even as the highest anti-pollution measures under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) took effect on Monday morning. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI...

Delhi Residents Admitted In AIIMS in Large Numbers For Asthma, COPD; Doctors Shocked

07 Nov 2024

As Delhi grapples with air pollution, several patients with respiratory problems are visiting the OPD of the Pulmonology Department in New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), a doctor said on Thursday. Scores of patients were seen at the OPD of the Pulmonology Department, AIIMS, as shown in...

Delhi AQI Hits Hazardous 507, Pollution 65x Over WHO Limit

03 Nov 2024

Delhi’s air pollution soared to hazardous levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) surpassing 500 and reaching 507 as of early Sunday morning, marking pollution levels 65 times higher than the WHO’s acceptable limit. A thick smog layer blanketed the capital, posing severe health risks to residents in Delhi and...

Delhi Govt’s Lies Exposed: Haryana CM Hits Back In Yamuna Pollution Row

21 Oct 2024

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has sharply criticized Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for allegedly deflecting blame over the deteriorating condition of the Yamuna River. Saini accused the Delhi government of misleading the public and failing to address the real sources of pollution....

Dense to Very Dense Fog Forecasted in Punjab for the Next 3 Days

29 Dec 2023

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast indicating the likelihood of dense to very dense fog prevailing over most places in Punjab from December 29 to December 31. According to the MeT department's announcement on 'X', these foggy conditions are expected to continue in most areas of Punjab...

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...

Shehzad Poonawalla Slams AAP for Silence on Delhi’s Pollution Crisis

14 Nov 2023

As pollution levels surged in Delhi on Tuesday, a renewed war of words unfolded between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). BJP spokesperson Poonawalla accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of turning the national capital into a "gas chamber" and criticized the AAP for overlooking...

Delhi Environment Minister Urges UP Transport Minister to Crack Down on Non-Destined Vehicles

11 Nov 2023

Gopal Rai, Delhi's Environment Minister, has issued a letter to the Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister requesting action on the transportation of non-destined cars into Delhi from the UP border to reduce pollution in the city. "In this regard, it is requested that directions be issued to the concerned to ensure...