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India's worsening, "severe plus" air pollution forces even more dramatic safety measures
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
As world debates Delhi’s air pollution, a look at how India calculates AQI
Delhi woke up to yet another dawn with a blanket of toxic air on Wednesday. India’s national capital recorded an AQI of 426 in the “severe” category the morning after it witnessed the coldest night of
Delhi Air Pollution: With Delhi AQI in ‘severe’ category, Govt orders 50% of its employees to work from home
Delhi’s average air quality index (AQI) continued to be in the ‘severe’ category Wednesday as the Capital was engulfed by a thick blanket of smog in the morning. As such, Wednesday would be the third consecutive day when the AQI of Delhi-NCR stood in the ‘severe’ zone.
Air pollution in India's capital of Delhi is now at 'extreme' and 'toxic' level
India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.
'Toxic' air pollution crisis forces capital shutdown in India
India’s capital region, Delhi, has virtually come to a halt as air pollution levels reached a “severe plus” category, creating what officials have described as a public health emergency.
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 15:00 IST (09:30 BST),
Delhi Air Pollution: AAP govt orders work from home for 50% employees
Delhi's average air quality index (AQI) remained in the "severe" category at 423 as of Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. Mundka (464), Wazirpur, and Alipur (462) were the city's most polluted areas.
Delhi AQI live: City's 24-hour air quality index at 488 today, report says
As air quality index levels reach alarming figures, concerns continue to grow about the impact of pollution on public health and safety.
Chronic air pollution chokes Delhi in northern India
Footage shows the shocking levels of chronic air pollution choking Delhi in northern India. The Central Pollution Control Board reported that the air quality index (AQI) in the city hit 481 at 7 am on Monday,
How Useful Is The Air Quality Index?
While the air quality index is a useful tool, it has its limitations. There’s still a greater need for robust monitoring to ...
Delhi Trudges Through Another Air Pollution Nightmare With No Answers
Whatever the causes of the smog, by one ranking Delhi was not just the most polluted city in the world, but “nearly five ...
Is artificial rain the answer to Delhi’s air crisis?
Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for a third straight day on Wednesday. As the city battles toxic ...
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New Delhi gasping as air quality maintains severe levels, enveloping India's capital in smog
India's capital was left gasping this week as air pollution smog reduced visibility to near zero and raised air quality ...
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Mumbai weather updates: City reports `moderate` air quality, AQI at 122
On Wednesday, Mumbaikars experienced cooler weather and hazy skies. However, the latest Mumbai weather updates from the ...
After Delhi, Uttarakhand’s air quality index takes a dip; residents express concern
Uttarakhand’s Air Quality Index has dropped significantly, raising concerns among residents about worsening pollution levels ...
Overall AQI at 492, Delhi’s air quality still ‘severe-plus’, several stations hit 500-mark
Northern India is grappling with a severe air quality crisis as pollution levels skyrocket across major cities. The situation ...
Delhi air pollution: National capital’s air quality plunges to ’hazardous’ levels with AQI soaring to 526
Delhi faced a severe environmental crisis as the AQI hit hazardous levels in multiple areas. In response, the Delhi Police ...
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Delhi breathes poison! Could air pollution be silent contributor to chronic kidney disease? What experts say
Air pollution in Delhi reached "severe" levels on Wednesday with an overall air quality index (AQI) of 422 at 6 am, choking ...