Page 9 - Air Pollution

AAP slams BJP over AQI monitoring, says Grap measures not being implemented

Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that the plans laid out under the Grap are not being properly implemented, with pollution allowed to run rampant through private construction

Grap IV measures now under Grap III as Delhi air quality stays 'severe'

With AQI levels soaring across the capital and NCR, residents faced another day of toxic smog amid ongoing Grap-III actions and weather-related stagnation

Delhi's air worsens as AQI remains 'severe'; parents seek school closures

NCR battles hazardous smog as AQI stays severe for days, with parents urging school closures and authorities considering stricter GRAP measures

IntrCity rolls out buses with air purification amid rising pollution

IntrCity said it has begun rolling out a new fleet fitted with air-purification and real-time monitoring systems, aiming to reduce in-cabin pollution on long-distance routes across North India

Delhi's air quality stays 'severe' as AQI crosses 400; SC asks CAQM to act

Supreme Court gives CAQM 'full authority' to take proactive, stakeholder-backed measures to tackle Delhi-NCR's worsening air pollution

Delhi govt waging war on pollution, citizens must join effort: Sirsa

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Wednesday the government is waging a war against pollution and urged people to join its efforts to improve the city's air. He said 62 new pollution hotspots have been identified, and work is underway to address them. Solid waste, road dust, construction activity and traffic congestion are the main factors pushing Delhi's air quality index higher, Sirsa told reporters. "Sixty-two hotspots have been identified that contribute to pollution caused by garbage and dust. All Delhi government ministers, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's instructions, are inspecting these hotspots," he said. He appealed to residents to support the drive to make Delhi free of garbage, dust, and pollution. "Delhi government is waging a war against pollution. This needs to be fought together, and I appeal to people to join in to make Delhi garbage, dust and pollution-free," he said. Sirsa inspected one of the hotspots in the Palam area along with the

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; winter smog sets in, mercury sinks

Delhi-NCR records slight improvement in AQI but it may worsen as mercury dips under 10 degrees Celsius; Supreme Court urges long-term pollution plan

Delhi pollution: SC seeks response on efficiency of AQI monitoring stations

SC asked the Delhi government to explain the efficiency of its AQI monitoring equipment after concerns that water spraying near stations could distort pollution readings amid rising health worries

Pollution-linked claims surge: Why health insurance premiums are set to rise

Health insurers are considering a 10–15% hike in premiums and city-based pricing as hospitalisation claims tied to worsening air pollution spike across major cities.

Can jaggery really protect the lungs from pollution, or is it just a myth?

As air quality dips and jaggery resurfaces as a "lung cleanser", experts say the belief rests on nostalgia and old animal studies, not human science, and explain what actually helps

Farmers in Punjab recycle crop waste, aim to reduce worsening air pollution

Stubble burning every winter is a major contributor to New Delhi being one of the world's most polluted cities, with the smoke combining with vehicle exhaust, dust and remaining trapped in atmosphere

Delhi sees small AQI improvement but pollution stays in 'very poor' band

Delhi's air shows only marginal improvement as smog persists; Supreme Court prepares to review the worsening pollution crisis

Insurers mull premium hike as claims mount due to rising air pollution

Health insurers are weighing 10-15% premium hikes and city-based pricing as pollution-linked claims rise sharply across metros, driven by increasing health complications and higher medical costs

Winter smog grips Delhi, AQI stays 'severe' despite emergency measures

Delhi's air quality plunged into severe category as AQI levels crossed 400 at most stations, with winter conditions, dust, traffic and stubble burning worsening pollution despite curbs

Delhi chokes on toxic air as IMD issues cold-wave alerts across regions

In its latest attempt to curb extreme pollution levels, the Centre's air pollution mitigation body is considering installing dust sensors along major stretches of Delhi and adjoining NCR cities to mon

An escape from India's air pollution for those who can afford it

Companies are offering much-needed, but expensive, air purification systems to shelter from the smog in one of the world's most polluted cities

Air pollution myths busted: Masks, purifiers & clean air facts explained

Is air pollution only outdoors or in winter? Do ACs, plants, or rain really clean your air? Pulmonologists debunk the most common myths about pollution, masks, purifiers, and PM2.5 health risks.

No respite for Delhi residents as air quality remains in 'severe' category

Of the 38 monitoring stations in the city, 23 reported air quality in the severe category, while 13 were in the very poor range. Two stations recorded poor air quality

Is air pollution just a winter issue? These myths put your health at risk

From masks and plants to Diwali and ACs, pulmonologists break down the myths standing in the way of clean air and better health

Datanomics: Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis stuck in a toxic loop

Hundreds marched in Delhi against hazardous air as AQI crossed 600 in parts of the city. Activists allege data manipulation near monitoring sites amid slow clean-air fund use