Winter Pollution

Delhi pollution curbs: Non-BS-VI vehicles barred from Nov 1, check rules

Delhi will bar non-BS-VI petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside the capital from November 1 to January 31, with exemptions for electric, CNG and specified essential vehicles

A singular approach

Pollution-control plans must be coordinated across north India

Delhi pollution curbs: Parking fees to double, 50% staff to work from home

The measures form part of the consolidated Winter Pollution Action Plan notified in July. The plan will come into force every year from November 1 to February 28.

Delhi to shift cargo from diesel trucks to EVs to curb winter pollution

What if diesel trucks no longer had to enter Delhi to deliver goods? A proposed freight interchange programme plans logistics hubs around the NCR. Here's how it will work:

Delhi's winter WFH mandate prompts companies to rethink workplace policies

Mandatory 50 per cent office attendance cap from November to January pushes companies to revisit workforce planning, though industry says implementation will vary across sectors

Delhi notifies winter anti-pollution plan with year-round PUC checks

Delhi has notified a permanent winter pollution plan, mandating year-round PUC checks, hybrid work norms, construction curbs and anti-smog measures from November to February

Delhi pollution pushes nebuliser, inhaler demand up by 60%: Survey

The demand for nebulisers, inhalers and respiratory medicines for children has surged sharply in Delhi during winter months, with chemists reporting spikes of up to 60 per cent during periods of severe air pollution, a survey has found out. Nearly one-third of all nebuliser purchases were for children, reflecting the growing respiratory distress among younger age groups amid worsening air quality, the survey report noted. The comprehensive survey was carried out by 'Warrior Moms' in collaboration with chemists in south, east, north and central Delhi last year, followed by a re-run with more pharmacists this year. Chemists reported that sales of commonly prescribed asthma and respiratory medicines such as Asthalin, Levolin, Budecort and Seroflo rose significantly between November and January, when pollution levels typically peak. In north Delhi alone, sales of some inhalers increased by about 40 per cent, while central and south Delhi outlets recorded a 50 to 60 per cent jump in dem

Delhi's toxic winter air may be carrying drug-resistant superbugs: Study

Researchers at JNU warn that Delhi's winter smog could be harbouring drug-resistant bacteria, compounding health risks already posed by some of the world's worst air pollution

Winter-proof your immunity: Simple ways to stay strong and healthy

Doctors warn of rising respiratory and heart cases as pollution and cold weather set in. From a vitamin-rich diet to preventive care, here's how to keep your immunity strong this winter

No entry to non-Delhi BS-III goods vehicles from today: Key details

Officials estimate that around 50,000-70,000 vehicles in the NCR region do not meet BS-VI standards, and those below BS-III standards will be turned back at the borders

Toxic air crisis: Over 60% fell sick in Punjab, Haryana & Delhi this winter

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to a hazardous 500 last November-well beyond safe limits-highlighting India's escalating struggle to combat air pollution

Targeting winter pollution: Looking for silver bullets is impractical

There is no escaping the fact that the solution to pollution lies in myriad hard decisions and sensible legislation on terra firma rather than up in the clouds

Delhi AQI slips further: How 'cocktail of pollutants' reach your lungs

Delhi air quality today: Data from the Centre-backed Air Quality Early Warning System showed multiple weather monitoring stations in the national capital hovering in the 'red' mark between the 350-400

Delhi govt sets up 24x7 'Green War Room' to curb winter pollution

The Delhi government has set up a 24x7 'Green War Room' to enhance the execution of its 21-point winter action plan aimed at curbing pollution in the national capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday. Addressing a press conference, Rai said that a team of eight environmental experts will manage the war room, which has been assigned seven key responsibilities. A new task assigned to the war room this year includes analysing drone mapping and conducting real-time source apportionment studies, Rai said. "The war room will also analyse satellite data of stubble burning, along with information from 13 pollution hotspots," said the minister. Additionally, it will monitor AQI (Air Quality Index) data and assess information from 24 pollution monitoring stations managed by the Delhi government, he said. Regarding the use of artificial rain to reduce pollution, Rai said that he would again seek approval from the central government, as his previous request had not received a ..

Delhi pollution: Env minister calls key meet for effective action on crisis

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will on Thursday hold a meeting with departments on the effective implementation of measures outlined in the Centre's air pollution control plan, officials said. The meeting will be held at the Delhi Secretariat at 1 pm, an official said. Rai had previously reprimanded the departments concerned for their negligence in executing the air pollution control plan and urged them to establish a monitoring mechanism for overseeing the teams responsible for enforcing anti-air pollution measures. Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories on Thursday due to unfavourable meteorological conditions hindering the dispersion of pollutants. The capital's Air Quality Index stood at 393 at 9 am on Thursday. Its 24-hour average AQI, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 401 on Wednesday. It was 397 on Tuesday. It was 358 on Monday and 218 on Sunday, 220 on Saturday, 279 on Friday and 437 on Thursday. Recent findings from a joint

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.

Delhi witnessing surge in respiratory problems due to cold wave: Experts

During winter, there are chances of getting respiratory, cardiac diseases because of inhaling chilly air full of smoke, said doctor

Delhi air pollution in early winter down 20% compared to pre-Covid: Report

The report also states that the onset of winter has been much cleaner this year due to the rains which were witnessed in September and October

Punjab rapped for failure to control stubble burning surge ahead of Diwali

On Monday and Tuesday, 1,045 events of stubble burning were reported as against 114 events during the same period in 2021

Graded Response Action Plan: Battling high air pollution in Delhi-NCR

As winter approaches, Delhi-NCR has been placed under the stage 1 measures of GRAP. Read more to find out what exactly is GRAP