Page 16 - Delhi Pollution

Gopal Rai flags off mobile anti-smog guns to tackle Delhi's air pollution

The AQI of the national capital, post-Diwali celebration reached to worst level and posed a severe health risk

Delhi ranks as world's most polluted city with air quality at 'very poor'

Despite a firecracker ban, Diwali celebrations in Delhi saw heavy use of fireworks, causing the AQI to hit 'very poor' levels, with some areas nearing 'severe' as thick smog settled in

Delhi records hottest October since 1951 amid rising pollution levels

The CPCB data shows significant pollution levels, especially after Diwali celebrations, raising concerns about air quality and potential health impacts nationwide

Delhi AQI dips to 'very poor' on day of Diwali; Anand Vihar air 'severe'

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index in Noida was 230. Similar conditions were observed in Ghaziabad, with an average AQI of 237. In Gurugram, air quality recorded a slightly lower AQI of 213

Ramesh backs renewable energy, public transport to tackle air pollution

Asserting that air pollution is one of India's leading public health challenges, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said cracking down on stubble burning will not suffice and there was a need to re-imagine India's economic and sustainability model, with a large-scale shift to renewable energy, electric vehicles, and public transport. Ramesh also stressed it is time to redo The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 to reflect the public health consequences of air pollution and also called for a review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009. Former environment minister Ramesh cited a report by The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change to flag concerns over air pollution. "A new report by The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has revealed some disturbing findings on air pollution in India: A total of 16 lakh deaths in India in 2021 were due to air pollution," he said in a post on X. Fossil fuels, such as coal and liquid gas, ...

A day before Diwali, Delhi has the fourth worst AQI in India: See list here

In such air quality conditions, CPCB warns that most people risk experiencing breathing discomfort from prolonged exposure to toxic air containing particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and 10

Delhi, Mumbai record poor AQI levels in Oct; Kolkata remains an outlier

India's major cities face severe air quality issues, with Delhi's AQI exceeding 300 for two days; Kolkata is the only city below 100

Delhi AQI improves slightly to 'poor' category; may turn 'severe' on Diwali

The anti-pollution body warned that the AQI may hover in the 'very poor' category till Wednesday; on Thursday, it could reach 'severe' levels if stubble burning and firecracker bans are ignored

Delhi water crisis: Which prime areas are affected?

Delhi is grappling with a water crisis, impacting several key areas. The reason? Major water treatment plants are operating at just 30 per cent capacity. What’s causing this disruption?

Govt to impose Rs 15 lakh pollution fine, Rs 15,000 for stubble burning

Penalties will range from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15 lakh for general violators, and Rs 2,500-Rs 15,000 for each instance of stubble burning

Akhilesh Yadav criticises BJP, calls Delhi pollution an annual issue

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called the Delhi pollution issue an "annual" topic and said its effects had started reaching Uttar Pradesh. The BJP and AAP traded barbs over pollution levels in Delhi as the national capital's air quality once again slipped into the 'very poor' category after a two-day gap. Yadav said in a post on X, "The havoc of pollution in Delhi has become an 'annual' topic. When the country's central government is unable to do anything to keep the environment clean and healthy, what of the rest of the country? This is called 'chiraag taley andheraa (darkness below the lamp)' or 'dhundhalkaa (dusk)'." "The BJP government, which claims to be making the country proud across the world, is not able to save the country's image from getting blurred by the smog in the capital itself. The offices of ambassadors and high commissioners of countries from across the world are also located there, what message would this send them? This is the failure of the BJP

What steps they have taken to reduce pollution in Delhi: BJP MP slams AAP

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal asked Arvind Kejriwal what steps have they taken to reduce pollution in Delhi as their party has been in power for last ten years

Delhi air quality dips again, Gopal Rai urges urgent action on pollution

In some areas, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark with Anand Vihar recording 405, categorised as 'Severe' by the CPCB

Delhi BJP leader hospitalised 48 hours after taking dip in 'frothy' Yamuna

The BJP has accused the AAP government of the Rs 8,500-crore scandal linked to Yamuna cleaning projects

Delhi AQI improves due to favourable winds, remains at 'poor' for 2nd day

The pollution control body has predicted that Delhi will witness clear skies for the next three days

MCD allots Rs 2.4 crore to tackle air pollution as Delhi's AQI plummets

Delhi pollution: As many as 12 city zones will receive Rs 20 lakh to ramp up dust control measures, activate water sprinklers, and deploy additional personnel

Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor'; Mumbai wakes up to layer of smog

Like Delhi, Mumbai woke up to a thick layer of smog on Friday. In the national capital, pollution levels were recorded at 281 as of 8 am. Haryana and Rajasthan also witnessed poor air quality levels

DDMA meeting: Authorities discuss dust mitigation, staggered office timings

Dust removal and mitigation on a mission mode will be the focus area of the multiple agencies engaged with the implementation of anti-pollution measures in the city grappling with deteriorating air quality, authorities decided in a DDMA meeting on Thursday. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai, after the meeting, said that the timings of the government offices in Delhi may be changed to control pollution. "There was discussion on changing the timings of both central and state government offices in Delhi to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads at the same time," he said in a statement. Delhi government has requested the LG to discuss with the central government the possibility of conducting artificial rain in Delhi on a pilot basis, so that action can be taken in emergency situations, he said. The LG has assured of the same. A special drive will be launched to stop diesel buses, from the neighbouring states, from entering the city, the minister said and warned of action agains

Delhi LG directs deploying bus marshals on pollution mitigation duties

Civil defence volunteers who were terminated as bus marshals in October 2023 will be deployed on pollution mitigation related duties for four months following an order by Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena, officials said on Thursday. Their employment period will begin on November 1, they said. The lieutenant governor, who is also chairman of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, has advised the city government and the chief minister to come up with a concrete scheme based on due process for their future engagement after the four-month employment period, a Raj Niwas official said. The scheme -- to be prepared by the Delhi government for regular employment of the civil defence volunteers -- will include details of their deployment, budgetary provision, financial approvals, post creation and reservation norms, he said.

'Current effort only eyewash': SC slams Centre, states over stubble burning

The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Centre and state governments for failing to control stubble burning, emphasising citizens' right to a pollution-free environment