Tag: Delhi pollution
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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’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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Total failure: SC slams ad-hoc Delhi air measures and orders closing 9 toll plazas
SC Criticizes Ad-hoc Measures in Delhi’s Air Crisis In a bold move aimed at turning rhetoric into real action, the Supreme Court (SC) of India challenged the Delhi government’s handling of the capital’s toxic air crisis. Describing recent measures as ad-hoc and insufficient, the court pushed for more practical, accountable steps that could meaningfully reduce…
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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 Faces Alarming Surge in Respiratory Illnesses as Smog Deepens
Unprecedented Smog Levels Push Delhi’s Health to the Edge As the air quality index (AQI) readings climb into unhealthy and hazardous ranges, Delhi residents are facing a rising tide of respiratory illnesses. Doctors report a sharp uptick in patients with coughing, wheezing, throat irritation, and breathlessness, especially among children and older adults. The toxic smog,…
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Delhi in Red Zone as AQI Hits 335: Morning Records 11°C Amidst Severe Pollution
Delhi woke up to a troubling air quality scenario on Saturday, November 8, 2025, as the city logged an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 335 at 9 a.m. The figure places Delhi firmly in the ‘red zone’ on the National Air Quality Index, signaling unhealthy air for all sections of the population. The Central…
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Delhi Drops to Sixth as Dharuhera Tops October’s Polluted Cities List
Overview: Delhi’s October Air Quality Stumbles as Dharuhera Leads New data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) shows a troubling monthly pattern: Delhi has slipped to the sixth position among India’s most polluted cities for October, while Dharuhera, a town in Rewari district of Haryana, recorded the highest average PM2.5…
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Delhi Ranks Sixth Among India’s Most Polluted Cities as Dharuhera Tops October Pollution List
Overview: Delhi’s Persistent Struggle with Air Quality Delhi has long grappled with severe air pollution, and the latest Monthly Air Quality Snapshot from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) confirms that the capital remains among India’s most polluted cities. In the October report, Delhi ranks sixth in the national list of…
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Delhi Ranks Sixth in India’s Most Polluted Cities as Dharuhera Tops October List
Delhi’s Pollution Ranking in October: Sixth Place Among Indian Cities New data released this week by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) shows that Delhi remains one of the most polluted major cities in India, ranking sixth on the October list. The monthly snapshot highlights PM2.5 concentrations across urban areas, underscoring…
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Priyanka Gandhi Demands Urgent Action on Delhi Pollution Crisis
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra calls for immediate action on Delhi’s pollution crisis In a bold plea to national and state leaders, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged the Centre and the Delhi government to act without delay to address the ongoing pollution crisis in the national capital. She emphasized that political compulsions must not stand in…