Delhi Pollution

Nitin Gadkari Says Will Rid Delhi Of Air And Water Pollution In 3 Years

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

Delhi will be completely free of air and water pollution in the next three years, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday, stressing that it was his "promise" to the city, which goes to polls on May 12.

Delhi Air Quality In "Severe" Category Due To Dust Storm: Report

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to "severe" due to a dust storm in North West India which led to a sudden spike in the pollution level in the national capital, the Centre-run SAFAR said.

Soon, New Forecasting System To Alert People On Air Pollution

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Scientists have developed a new forecasting system that they say can provide residents of New Delhi and other heavily polluted areas of northern India critical information for reducing their exposure to potentially unhealthy air.

"Failing To Perform Duties": Green Court Pulls Up Delhi Pollution Body

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 8, 2019

The National Green Tribunal today pulled up the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) over its failure to control air pollution in the city, saying it had been avoiding its duties.

Green Court Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Fine On Pollution Body Over Illegal Dairies

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 3, 2019

The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the municipal corporations over illegal dairies and condition of cattle in the city while slapping a fine of Rs 10 lakh each for their failure in discharging their duties.

A Tale Of Two Delhis: Deadly Air Exposes Rich-Poor Divide

India News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 21, 2019

Eco-eateries, offering cleaner air as well as modern menus to the well heeled are beyond reach for the poor, who have little means of escaping the deadly smog which coats New Delhi for much of the year.

"Why Ban Firecrackers? Aren't Vehicles Bigger Pollutants?" Asks Top Court

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Tuesday March 12, 2019

Why are people "running after" firecrackers when it is automobiles that are the "bigger" source of pollution, the Supreme Court said today, responding to petitions requesting for a complete ban on firecrackers across the country.

High Wind Speed Improves Delhi's Air Quality To "Satisfactory"

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 27, 2019

Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Wednesday and was recorded in the "satisfactory" category as a result of increased wind speed that helped in the dispersion of pollutants, authorities said.

Light Rain In Delhi, 12 Trains Delayed Due To Fog

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Wednesday February 20, 2019

Light rain and fog greeted residents of New Delhi and its neighbouring areas early morning today even as the temperatures were slightly higher than Tuesday. At least 12 trains of Northern Railways were delayed due to fog, according to news agency ANI.

More Rain Forecast In Delhi Till Thursday, Air Quality Likely To Improve

Delhi News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Tuesday February 19, 2019

Thunderstorm and wind could disrupt railway and airline operations in the coming days as western disturbances are expected to bring rain across New Delhi and its adjoining areas, according to the weather department.

Light Rain In Delhi, 13 Trains Delayed Due To Fog

Delhi News | Edited by Stela Dey | Saturday February 16, 2019

Light rain made a comeback today in Delhi and its neighbouring areas as the national capital woke up to a cold morning. The temperatures were slightly lower than Friday with the minimum temperature settling at 11 degree Celsius. The maximum temperature hovered around 19 degrees.

Delhi Air Quality Falls To "Very Poor"; Rain Can Bring Relief: Officials

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 11, 2019

As predicted, the overall air quality of Delhi and adjoining areas deteriorated to "very poor" on Monday, after days of improved "moderate" air caused by last Thursday's rain and hailstorm, which washed away the pollutants across the city.

Delhi Air Quality Continues To Be Under "Very Poor" Category

Delhi News | ANI | Sunday February 3, 2019

The air quality in Delhi and its surrounding areas continued to dip on Sunday, as a thick blanket of fog engulfed the region.

Delhi Air Quality "Very Poor", Might Improve With Rain

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 30, 2019

Delhi's air quality became 'very poor' on Wednesday after days of improved 'poor' to 'moderate' category. Experts, however, say rain forecast from Wednesday night might reduce pollutants in the air.

Delhi Air Quality "Poor", Pollution May Increase Over The Next 3 Days

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 28, 2019

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the "poor" category on Monday and is expected to deteriorate slightly over the next three days, according to the authorities.