Delhi Air Quality

What is artificial rain and could it be the answer to Delhi’s pollution woes?

IIT-Kanpur is reportedly ready to produce artificial rain through cloud seeding in Delhi to bring temporary respite from its toxic air. The weather modification technique involves spraying particles of salts like silver iodide and chloride on clouds using special planes or dispersion devices

Is Delhi’s odd-even scheme to battle air pollution even effective?

Delhi has announced that it will be introducing the odd-even policy from 13 to 20 November in a bid to tackle air pollution. Research has shown that the car-rationing scheme, first implemented in 2016 in the Capital, provides minor, if any, respite from poor air quality

Can masks save people from Delhi’s hazardous air pollution?

The air quality in Delhi continues to choke its people. As toxic smog envelopes the Capital, doctors have urged residents to wear masks to shield themselves from the harmful effects of air pollution. But how helpful are they?

GRAP Stage 4 implemented in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens

The Air Quality Commission has stated that Stage IV measures will be implemented in addition to the restrictions already in place under Stages I to III

Delhi and Punjab governments should be blamed for toxic haze and choked skies

During the winter months, the Indian capital is frequently enveloped in a dangerous smog, with air pollution levels often exceeding hazardous thresholds. This poses a significant health threat to its residents

Vantage | Who's to blame for India's breath of death every winter?

The suffocating reality of India's air pollution crisis is a looming disaster that affects every citizen, rich or poor

Delhi’s October air quality worst since 2020. Will November be any better?

October has seen the 'worst' air quality in Delhi since 2020. There's also a good chance that things won't get better in November. Two data sets released on Tuesday showed that there has been progress in addressing the issue; however, nothing much has changed

SC laments air pollution in Delhi, directs five states to file affidavits on remedial efforts

Observing that until a couple of decades ago this was the best time in Delhi, the court said the city is now marred by worsening air quality and it is difficult to even step outside the house

Delhi, Mumbai see bad air days again: Are authorities doing enough to curb pollution?

Air quality has deteriorated in Delhi and Mumbai again as authorities scramble to check pollution. While the National Capital is under Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), Mumbai has tightened regulations for construction sites

Non-essential construction work banned in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens

The pollution level in Delhi entered the 'severe' category after 4 November, when the AQI was 447. An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'