Delhi Smog

To curb Delhi air pollution, fire department starts sprinkling water at 13 pollution hotspots

The identified pollution hotspots are Narela, Bawana, Mundka, Wazirpur, Rohini, RK Puram, Okhla, Jahangirpuri, Anand Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, Mayapuri and Dwarka

Delhi chokes in polluted air; doctors recommend mandatory wearing of masks, staying indoors

Doctors say air purifiers are not as effective and beneficial. They may be a temporary solution, they added

As Delhi gasps for clean air, CM Arvind Kejriwal calls for emergency meeting today

In Delhi-NCR, pollution levels were recorded around seven to eight times above the government-prescribed safe limit, as a toxic haze persisted over the region for the seventh consecutive day

In graphics | How Delhi smog can be deadly

Delhi is choking once again. The air quality in many parts of the National Capital reeled under the ‘severe’ category on Friday. Thick smog engulfed the skies, raising concerns of serious health problems

Ladies and Gentlemen, Delhi smog can make you infertile

The effect of pollution on the respiratory system has been an obvious topic of discussion but what we did not know is that Delhi's smoggy winters can birth the future of infertility

Toxic air chokes Delhi-NCR: People complain of breathing difficulties, doctor concerned as condition turns 'severe'

Health expert has recommended wearing face masks whenever stepping out of house. People have also been asked to maintain healthy diet and eat vegetables, fruits containing antioxidants

Toxic smog blankets Delhi-NCR as AQI slips to 'severe' category again amid unfavourable meteorological conditions

At 10 am, Delhi recorded an AQI of 407. An IMD official said shallow fog and low temperatures in the morning trapped pollutants close to the ground and calm winds led to stagnant conditions

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' for fifth day; no relief from smog for few days, warns IMD

Government and experts said calm wind was exacerbating the effect of stubble burning and a "quick recovery" is not possible unless the number of farm fires reduces drastically

Farm fires, calm winds, low temperatures push Delhi air quality to worst since November 2019

People complained of itchy throats and watery eyes while health experts said air pollution has become a serious concern for residents amid the pandemic

Delhi's air quality 'poor'; pollution expected to abate slightly in coming days, say authorities

The city recorded an overall air quality index (AQI) of 218 at 10:30 am, with Jahangirpuri (AQI 283) recording the highest pollution levels in the Capital