Page 39 - Air Pollution

Layer of haze envelops Mumbai; AQI dips to 'poor' category post Diwali

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India), the overall AQI of the city was recorded at 234 which falls under the 'poor' category

What is a smog tower and do they work? How is India fighting air pollution?

When temperatures drop and wind speed declines, toxic particles from car tailpipes, industrial chimneys, and construction sites remain trapped over India's capital and its satellite cities.

Rain brings respite, Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category for second day

As part of the inspection process, several Delhi ministers inspected different areas and borders connecting Delhi to neighbouring states on Thursday

To check pollution, Bihar to 'name and shame' farmers who burn crop residue

Amid rising air pollution caused by the burning of crop residue, the Bihar government has decided to identify farmers who are indulging in this practice and put up their names at the block offices, officials said on Saturday. Besides naming and shaming, directions have also been given to initiate action against such farmers under CrPC section 133 that deals with unlawful obstruction or nuisance, they said. "The state government has banned crop residue burning to check air pollution, and protect the fertility of the soil. It has issued a strict warning to farmers that if they indulge in stubble burning, financial assistance and subsidies under government schemes would be denied," Agriculture Minister Kumar Sarvjeet told PTI. "The state offers electricity to farmers at a cheaper rate, and diesel at subsidised prices, among others. Therefore, farmers must take the matter seriously for the benefit of the people and also the environment," he added. It was also decided at a meeting chair

Delhi air quality improves after rainfall, but remains in 'Poor' category

According to the AQI recorded at 7 am on Saturday, Anand Vihar was at 295, RK Puram at 230, Punjabi Bagh at 244, and ITO at 263

Delhi police inspect trucks at borders amid anti-pollution restrictions

Visuals from the Ghazipur border showed the police team monitoring the trucks entering Delhi. Only CNG and electric trucks are allowed to enter Delhi

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Health ministry advisory asks states to make pollution plan for schools

Its recommendations include wet mopping of school floors, using of markers instead of chalks

Watch | Public reacts to Delhi's toxic air pollution

"The Delhi government has decided to postpone the implementation of the Odd-Even rule, a recent development in the city's ongoing battle against pollution.

DU advances winter break from November 13-19 in view of air pollution

The Delhi University has declared an early winter break from November 13-19 in view of the air pollution in the national capital, according to an official notification released on Friday. The winter break, which is usually given in December, has been revised keeping in mind the GRAP-IV measures being implemented amid the prevailing air pollution in Delhi. All colleges and institutes of the university have been asked to declare the winter break. However, all the pre-scheduled examinations and interviews will be held without any change.

Decision on odd-even scheme has to be taken by Delhi govt: Supreme Court

A bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said the court had nothing to do with the odd-even scheme

Combating air pollution with artificial rain: Cloud seeding explained

The Delhi govt has announced it would initiate cloud seeding to tackle air pollution in the national capital

BMC chief urges Mumbaikars to follow HC directive on Diwali firecrackers

Mumbai civic chief Iqbal Chahal on Friday appealed to citizens to follow the Bombay High Court's directive and burst firecrackers only between 7 pm and 10 pm during Diwali. Earlier this week, the high court ordered to limit fireworks between 7 pm and 10 pm during the festival. I request that you all, with folded hands, follow the court's directive and do not burst the crackers that will add to the air and noise pollution, Chahal urged in a video message. He said that citizens had responded positively to his appeals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this time too he hopes that they will follow the court's directive. Air pollution has become an issue in the city due to dust from construction activities and other factors, he said, adding that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken various steps to improve the situation. Though the chief minister has made it a people's movement, it will not succeed unless all citizens of Mumbai participate in it, the civic chief said.

Delhi govt says the odd-even scheme will not come into effect for now

Gopal Rai said the government will review the air quality situation after Diwali, and a call on the odd-even scheme may be taken if there's a sudden dip in air quality

'God may have heard prayers, no thanks to govt': SC on Delhi air pollution

The Supreme Court asked the government why speed on curbing air pollution comes only after the court intervenes every year

Air emergency: Health advisory for schools call for use of public transport

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) pegged the city's overall AQI at 398 at 10.30 am on Friday

Despite sudden showers, Delhi continues to struggle with 'severe' AQI

Delhi air pollution today: Parts of Delhi saw some respite due to rain, but the city largely continues to struggle with an AQI of over 400

Delhi govt inspects anti-pollution measures amid deteriorating air quality

As part of the inspection process, several Delhi ministers were seen on Thursday inspecting different areas and borders connecting Delhi to neighbouring states

Clearing the air: 2 out of 3 app-based cabs may go off road in Delhi

More than 130,000 app-based cabs ply on Delhi's roads daily, according to industry estimates