Delhi Pollution

Delhi Air Quality "Moderate To Poor", Pollution Level Down From "Severe"

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 18, 2018

Delhi's air quality improved today due to dispersion of pollutants and rapidly decreased the pollution level to 'moderate to poor' category from the 'severe plus' for the first time in six days, monitoring agencies said.

Delhi Air Quality Improves From Friday, Haze Remains

Delhi News | ANI | Saturday June 16, 2018

Strong-anti cyclonic winds, blowing from Rajasthan, have been singled out as the reason behind the worsening air quality in Delhi.

Delhi Continues To Wear The Haze Blanket As Pollution Remains Severe

Delhi News | Edited by Amrita Ray | Saturday June 16, 2018

Since the air quality index reflected a "severe" degradation of air quality in Delhi on June 11, the city's battle against pollution remained as bad in the days following it, even though the government claimed to have been taking steps to better the situation. Saturday too, was yet another day in the line for the National Capital Region as it refus...

High Court Hears Urgent Plea On "Emergency" Pollution Situation In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 15, 2018

The Delhi High Court today gave an urgent hearing to plea on the "emergency-like air pollution situation" in the national capital and areas surrounding it and sought the response of the Delhi government and state pollution control committee on the measures taken to overcome it.

Delhi Pollution: Delhi Air Quality Termed 'Hazardous'; Some Tips To Keep Stay Safe From Dust And Pollution

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday June 15, 2018

Experts have now termed Delhi air quality 'Hazardous'. The Air Quality Index scores have already crossed the 500 mark which is way beyond the severe air quality limit. Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan says that the poor air quality is due to dust storms in Rajasthan.

Pollution "Severe", Strong Winds To Clear Delhi Air In 24 Hours: 10 Facts

Delhi News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Friday June 15, 2018

Even as Delhi remained wrapped in a thick blanket of haze and dust for the fourth consecutive day, there is relief in the offing. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that strong winds from the west will clear the dusty stagnant air in the next 24 hours. Thunderstorms are also expected at isolated places over the city in the next days...

Air Quality "Severe" In Delhi. Here's What The Doctors Advise

Delhi News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Thursday June 14, 2018

As air quality in the National Capital Region deteriorated to severe levels due to a dust storm, the doctors have cautioned people with respiratory conditions against venturing out.

As Delhi Chokes In Dust And Haze, Pollution Body CPCB Orders These Measures

Delhi News | Edited By Abhimanyu Bose | Thursday June 14, 2018

As Delhi struggled to breathe in air that remained in the "severe" levels of pollution for the third straight day, the government brought in a number of measures to tackle the crisis. A thick haze of dust and smoke hung over large parts of Delhi and authorities warned the conditions are likely to prevail for another three to four days, advising peo...

Delhi Under A Thick Haze Of Dust, Pollution At "Severe" Level

Delhi News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Friday June 15, 2018

As a thick blanket of haze and dust enveloped Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), the air quality nosedived to the "severe" level. The pollution masks are back and people have been advised to stay at home as the dusty conditions are likely to continue for the next few days. For Delhi, which is reeling under scorching heat, it's a ...

Air Quality In Delhi Ranges Between Poor To Very Poor: Report

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 14, 2018

The air quality index has been ranging between poor to very poor across the Delhi NCR region, with the levels peaking at 350 and above at several points between March and May, according to a new report.

Delhi Experiences One Of The Hottest Mornings This Summer, Air Quality Worsens

Delhi News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Wednesday June 13, 2018

The minimum temperature rose to 34 degrees Celsius, six notches above the season's average.

Delhi Faces Major Ozone Spike, Shows Signs Of Dangerous Trend: Study

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 7, 2018

Delhi and its neighbouring cities -- Faridabad and Gurgaon -- have witnessed "substantial ozone build-up" from February to May, a green body today claimed, cautioning that it was early signs of a "dangerous trend".

Mercury Drops In Delhi-NCR, Dust Storm Expected Today

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 3, 2018

After a dust storm hit Delhi-NCR on Friday, the mercury slipped a few notches in the national capital, bringing some relief for people from the hot weather.

Ban Mosque Loudspeakers Over Noise Pollution, Says Plea In Green Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 28, 2018

A plea seeking ban on use of loudspeakers in mosques for allegedly causing noise pollution has been filed before the National Green Tribunal which today sought response of the centre and others.

Supreme Court Directs Delhi Government To Buy Remote-Sensing Machines To Detect Pollution

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 11, 2018

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi government if it could use the funds collected from the Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) to purchase remote-sensing machines to detect pollution emitted from diesel vehicles plying on the roads.