Tag: AQI
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Delhi in a Toxic Smog Grip: Severe Air Quality Persists as Cold, Fog Tighten the Capital
Overview: Delhi’s air quality plunges toward severe levels Delhi is grappling with a harsh spell of air pollution as dense smog, biting cold, and thick fog blanket the national capital. On Sunday, the air quality index (AQI) surged toward the “severe” category, leaving residents grappling with health advisories, school closures, and mounting concerns about longer-term…
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Delhi Air Pollution: Severe Smog Deepens in Capital
Severe Smog Shrouds Delhi as Air Quality Worsens Delhi is grappling with hazardous air as dense smog and biting cold blanket the metropolis. The air quality index (AQI) has approached the severe threshold, signaling significant health risks for residents and visitors alike. As authorities monitor the situation, scientists warn that atmospheric conditions, temperature inversions, and…
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Delhi in a Grey Veil: SO2, PM2.5 and a Call for Crackdown as AQI Soars
Delhi Under a Thick Grey Veil: What the Latest Air Quality Report Shows The air in Delhi darkens under a heavy, grey veil as the city confronts rapidly deteriorating air quality. On Sunday, residents woke up to a dense haze that blanketed the skyline, turning even familiar landmarks into silhouettes behind a stubborn fog. The…
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Grey Skies, Grim AQI: Delhi Faces a Smoggy Week as Pollution Worsens
Delhi Under a Grey Veil: What the Latest AQI Means Residents woke up to a familiar pall of grey in the capital as air quality deteriorated rapidly over the weekend. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported a 24-hour average AQI of 398 by 4 p.m., with several pockets across the city breaching the hazardous…
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Delhi’s Smog Crisis Deepens: Government Cracks Down on Polluters as AQI Soars
worsening air quality in Delhi prompts urgent government action Residents of India’s capital woke up to a heavy blanket of grey skies as Delhi’s air quality deteriorated once again. On Sunday, the air pollution levels surged, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) ticking toward the upper end of the “very unhealthy” category. Local…
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Delhi Smog Disrupts Travel as 61 Flights Cancelled and 400+ Delayed; Messi’s Plans Affected Too
Delhi Smog Triggers Widespread Flight Disruptions A dense blanket of smog over Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) caused significant travel chaos on Monday, with 61 flights cancelled and more than 400 delayed, according to officials and airport sources. The poor visibility, driven by a spike in air pollution, forced several flights to divert…
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Delhi Smog Grounds Flights and Scrambles Messi Plans: A Day of Travel Turbulence
Delhi Smog Causes Major Flight Disruptions The National Capital Region faced a day of travel chaos as a dense blanket of smog and low visibility swept over Delhi. Airports reported a total of 61 flight cancellations and more than 400 delays, forcing travelers to adjust plans and cope with long wait times. The disruption was…
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Delhi Chokes on Severe Plus AQI as Smog Envelops the Capital
Delhi under Severe Plus: Alarm Bells Ring as Smog Envelops the City Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) faced a perilous air quality situation as an AQI reading surged to 491, categorizing it as Severe plus. The dense smog reduced visibility on roads, disrupted daily life, and raised urgent health concerns for residents,…
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Grap 4 Measures to Be Taken Under Stage 3 Amid Very Poor AQI in Delhi
Delhi moves to Stage 3: Four measures to curb very poor AQI Delhi faces intensifying air pollution as the air quality index (AQI) remains in the ‘very poor’ category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced Grap 4 measures that will be implemented under Stage 3 to mitigate health risks and reduce…
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Delhi AQI spikes: Health risks from toxic smog worsen
Rising AQI and a health alarm for Delhi Delhi is grappling with a sharp deterioration in air quality as the city endures persistent dense smog. The ongoing spike in the Air Quality Index (AQI) is not just a statistic—it translates into a growing number of doctor visits for respiratory symptoms, alarming patients with chronic conditions…