Delhi Pollution

Air Quality 'Severe', Thick Haze Over Delhi For The Third Consecutive Day

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 12, 2018

Thick haze engulfed Delhi today as the air quality in the national capital remained 'severe' for the third consecutive day, with mild rain, further adding to pollution woes, authorities said.

Delhi's Air Quality Worsens, Likely To Deteriorate Further In Next 2 Days

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 9, 2018

Delhi's air quality significantly deteriorated Sunday with a fall in temperature which slowed dispersion of pollutants, as authorities warned pollution level might further increase in the next two days.

2% Yamuna Stretch Accounts For 76% Of Pollution In River: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 9, 2018

A small stretch of less than two per cent of the Yamuna accounts for 76 per cent of the river's pollution, according to a monitoring committee overseeing its cleaning.

"Can't Tolerate Garbage Burning": Top Court Panel On Delhi Pollution

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 8, 2018

Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority Chairperson Bhure Lal Saturday said he visited various pollution hotspots in Delhi and found rampant illegal polluting activities especially garbage burning taking place in these areas.

Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor', Overall Air Quality Index At 343

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 8, 2018

The air quality in four areas -- Jahangirpuri and Nehru Nagar -- recorded severe air quality in Delhi.

Delhi Expected To Get "Chilly" By December 12

Delhi News | ANI | Saturday December 8, 2018

Expected chilly winters to set in within a span of three days.

10 Lakh People Died Due To Air Pollution In India In 2017, Study Shows

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 6, 2018

As Delhi reels under high levels of air pollution, a study on Thursday said the city recorded the highest levels of exposure to ultra fine particulate matter, PM 2.5, last year while asserting that outdoor pollution reduced the average life expectancy in the national capital by 1.5 years.

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, 6 Areas Record 'Severe' Pollution

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 4, 2018

Delhi's air quality deteriorated further today with six areas in the city recording 'severe' pollution as authorities predicted further rise in the next two days.

7 Construction Firms Fined For Violation Of Delhi Pollution Control Norms

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 4, 2018

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) slapped seven construction companies with a penalty of Rs 50,000 for "violating" air pollution control norms, the capital's civic body said.

Green Body Slaps Rs 25 Crore Fine On Delhi Government Over Air Pollution

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 3, 2018

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today asked Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government to deposit Rs 25 crore with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for their failure to check air pollution.

Delhi Records 'Very Poor' Air Quality, With Pollution Likely To Rise

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 3, 2018

Air quality in Delhi oscillated between the "poor" and "very poor" categories today due to local pollutants as authorities predicted further rise in the pollution level.

Delhi Air Quality Remains Very Poor For Sixth Consecutive Day

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 1, 2018

Delhi's air quality has been in the "very poor" category for the past one week with several areas recording a "severe" air quality, the authorities said.

Delhi Air Remains "Very Poor", Chilly Winters Likely By December 5

Delhi News | ANI | Friday November 30, 2018

On December 5 and 6, significant fall in Delhi temperature accompanied by unabated cold northwesterly winds is likely.

Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'. Authorities Explain Reason

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 29, 2018

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has come out with a list of nearly six lakh diesel and petrol vehicles that are over 10-years-old and will not be allowed to ply in Haryana.

Delhi Gasps For Breath As Air Quality Turns 'Severe' In 8 Areas

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 27, 2018

In Delhi, Dwarka Sector 8, Jahangirpuri, Mundaka, Narela, Nehru Nagar, Rohini, Anand Vihar and Wazirpur recorded 'severe' air quality, while 23 areas of Delhi recorded 'very poor' air quality.