Page 20 - Air Quality Index

Delhi's poor air quality level linked to rise in 'walking pneumonia' cases

Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains 'very poor' with AQI levels reaching up to 414, aggravating health risks. Hospitals report a surge in walking pneumonia cases due to the toxic pollution

Delhi AQI improves to 'very poor' but Grap-IV to remain active: here's why

Delhi weather and AQI updates: The fog conditions in the national capital have improved, with the India Meteorological Department predicting moderate fog and mist to persist for the next seven days

Delhi's air improves slightly after 8 days, AQI at 'very poor' level

Delhi's air quality shows slight improvement, with AQI at 379, but remains "very poor"; visibility affected, flights delayed, and schools in Delhi and NCR shut due to severe pollution

Increased pollution fuels smog crisis across north India, study finds

A study reveals that rising pollution levels are aggravating winter smog in northern India, with aerosols intensifying the temperature inversion effect, worsening air quality in Delhi

CAQM amends Grap Stages III, IV: stricter measures enforced in Delhi-NCR

The amendments come amidst heightened concern over Delhi-NCR's air pollution, which recently entered the Severe+ category with Air Quality Index (AQI) levels exceeding 450

At 122, harmful AQI days in 2024 six more than last year

From January 1 to November 18, there were 122 days when the air quality index (AQI) exceeded 201, compared to 116 days during the same period in 2023

Delhi AQI in severe category; Rai announces work from home for govt staff

The AQI of Gurugram stood at 402 and it was 434 in Ghaziabad

Air pollution woes: Delhi hospitals see 50% jump in OPD visits, admissions

Jump in numbers comes as north Indian cities record AQI in excess of 350, Mumbai crosses 120

Delhi's traders face 20% loss as pollution, curbs deter consumers: Cait

Cait Secretary General Khandelwal urges govt to involve trade associations in policy-making, adopt electric trucks for logistics, and offer financial support to businesses

Delhi govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain amid rising pollution

Amid alarmingly high pollution levels in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday urged the Centre to convene an emergency meeting to tackle the issue and said it is the moral responsibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the matter. Addressing a press conference, Rai said the Centre has not acted on the Delhi government's repeated requests to allow artificial rain in the national capital and he will again write to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. "Delhi is under GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) Stage IV restrictions, and we are taking every possible step to reduce vehicular and industrial pollution. Restrictions have been imposed on private vehicles and trucks, aiming to curb the number of vehicles entering the city. "We are consulting specialists to explore measures to reduce the smog. One of the solutions under consideration is artificial rain, which can help settle pollutants and clear the air," Rai said. The Union environment minister has

Delhi's toxic air: AQI hits 500, schools, colleges shift to online classes

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI levels in several locations, including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and Bawana, reached the 500-mark early Tuesday morning

Fog clouds Mumbai, UP, Haryana; air quality drops and reduces visibility

The air quality in the national capital also remained in the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day

Smog disrupts supply chains, output for 3.4 million MSMEs in north India

Air pollution: Industry bodies say prolonged smog exposure is affecting workers' health, leading to reduced productivity and extended production delays

Health secy issues advisory as AQI worsens, SC enforces Grap IV in Delhi

The advisory includes recommendations for states and UTs to strengthen existing health systems and raise awareness among vulnerable groups and at-risk occupations

Air purifier and mask sales surge as Delhi-NCR battles severe air pollution

With air pollution levels escalating to alarming levels in Delhi and the National Capital Region, the sale of air purifiers and masks have surged significantly, according to traders in the city. Delhi's air quality plummeted to the 'severe plus' category on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 484 its worst reading this season, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As Delhiites struggles to breathe, traders said the demand for air purifiers and masks have increased as many residents see the equipment as a necessity to safeguard their health. Vijendra Mohan, the owner of Air Expert India, a dealership in Indirapuram, said their air purifier sales have witnessed a significant increase after air pollution breached the 'severe' level. "Earlier, we used to sell around 20 purifiers a day, sometimes even over two days. Now, the numbers have doubled to 40 per day. Air purifiers have become essential for households, and I am receiving over 150 inquiries ..

Delhi: Central govt employees asks WFH amid hazardous air quality

Highlighting the alarming deterioration in Delhi's air quality, a body representing the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers on Monday demanded work-from-home, staggered working hours and air purifiers in all office buildings to mitigate the health impact of the severe pollution levels. In a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the association said that poor air quality has also had a noticeable effect on workplace productivity with employees experiencing symptoms such as respiratory issues, eye irritation, fatigue and general discomfort. "It has become imperative to take urgent measures to ensure the well-being of all, particularly those engaged in government services," said the letter by the CSS Forum. It said continuous exposure to hazardous air quality is leading to a surge in respiratory ailments and other health issues among employees and their families. "The discomfort caused by poor air quality is affecting the efficiency and out

Life-threatening air quality in Delhi-NCR: What can citizens, govt do now?

As per experts, air pollution has far-reaching effects on various organs in the body. For the lungs, it can lead to conditions like allergic rhinitis, asthma, COPD, as well as lung cancer

Schools till class 9 move online amid severe plus air quality in Delhi-NCR

Amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, additional restrictions like restrictions on diesel-powered vehicles and entry of trucks with non-essential items is implemented to control the air pollution

Eleven flights diverted, many delayed at Delhi airport due to bad weather

In addition to flight diversions, the smoggy conditions in Delhi-NCR have led to disruption in railway services also, with several trains experiencing delay in their arrival at the railway station

Delhi chokes under toxic smog as AQI hits highest level this year

Delhi authorities directed all schools to move classes online and tightened restrictions on construction activities