Pollution In Delhi

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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

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

Curbs imposed to tackle Delhi’s ‘severe’ pollution: What’s banned, what’s not?

The air quality of Delhi-NCR on Friday plummeted into the 'severe plus' category, prompting the National Capital to announce all emergency measures, such as keeping schools closed, a ban on construction and polluting vehicles

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BJP demands closure of Delhi schools owing to severe air pollution

Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Wednesday owing to relatively better meteorological conditions, with the Commission for Air Quality Management saying there is no immediate need to implement curbs, such as a ban on the entry of trucks and a closure of educational institutions

Firecracker ban flouted, AAP has failed to curb pollution in Delhi, alleges BJP

According to forecasting agencies, the air quality in Delhi on the morning after Diwali was recorded in the “very poor” category but the situation was relatively better than previous years due to favourable meteorological conditions which diluted the effect of firecrackers and stubble burning

At 430, Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to 'severe' category

Delhi's air quality slightly improved from the 'severe' to 'very poor category on Saturday morning with the city recording an overall AQI of 398

Air pollution: Schools shut indefinitely as smog worsens in Delhi-NCR

Government office employees were asked to operate from home (WFH) at 100 percent capacity for a week, while private offices were issued an advisory to go for WFH (work from home) option as much as possible

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, likely to improve tomorrow

To combat pollution, the Delhi government had on Wednesday issued 10 directions, including a ban on the entry of trucks carrying non-essential items in the city and closure of schools and colleges till further orders

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor', mercury dips to 10.9 degrees Celsius

According to the concerned authorities, the air quality is likely to improve "significantly" from Sunday owing to relatively strong winds and reach "poor category"