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Toxic Air Continues To Grip Delhi Amid Spike In Farm Fires
The national capital continued to breathe toxic air on Wednesday with pollution levels remaining 'severe' for the second straight day at 418, as stubble-burning in the neighbouring regions contributed most to Delhi's foul air.
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What's Causing The Hazardous Haze? Particulate Matter And Health Impacts Explained
That toxic smog around you is driven by spiking particulate matter, vehicle emissions, crop-burning smoke and more.
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Delhi's Air Remains 'Poor' For 5th Straight Day Ahead Of Diwali
Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Saturday, remaining in the "poor" category for the fifth consecutive day, with nine monitoring stations falling in the red zone of the "very poor" category as pollution levels spiked ahead of Diwali.
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Rain, Winds Push Delhi AQI To 'Satisfactory' Post-Dussehra
A combination of rainfall and steady winds helped Delhi avoid a sharp rise in pollution levels following Dussehra celebrations on Thursday, with the city recording improved air quality on Friday.
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"Learn Kannada, Settle In Bengaluru": X User's Suggestion Amid Delhi Pollution
Delhi and its surrounding areas remained blanketed in thick smog on Tuesday morning, as the air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 500 in some parts.
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Explained: Why Delhi's AQI Was 494 Today But International Monitor Said 1,600
Delhi's air quality remained severely toxic on Tuesday, with the overall air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 494.
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Delhi Covered In Toxic Smog, Visibility Low At Airports Across North India
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: A sharp spike in Delhi's air pollution was witnessed in the past 24 hours with 30 out of 36 monitoring stations reporting a severe air quality index.
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Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Says "Stopped Morning Walks" Due To Pollution
The seasonal pollution spike in Delhi is affecting the health regimen of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.
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Expedite Cloud Seeding To Combat Air Pollution: Delhi Minister Urges Centre
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged the centre to convene an urgent meeting with key stakeholders to expedite approvals for cloud seeding, an emergency measure aimed at reducing the anticipated winter pollution spike in the capital.
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Over 930 FIRs Registered Against Farmers For Burning Stubble: Punjab Police
Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is considered one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.
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After Diwali, Delhi Air Records 140% Spike In Particles That Harm Lungs
The major pollutant that affects lungs and risks major health issues recorded a massive 140% jump in the 24-hour period since last morning as the air quality in Delhi deteriorated back to toxic levels a day after Diwali.
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Behind Toxic Delhi Air, Local Factors' Role Bigger Than Farm Fires: Experts
Stubble burning alone could not have led to this spike in Delhi's air pollution levels if local factors, including vehicle emissions, had not already poisoned the national capital's skyline, a latest report on Delhi's toxic air quality has found
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Stubble Burning In Haryana, UP Behind Air Pollution: Delhi Minister
Amid the spike in air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai said on Sunday that the stubble burning in Punjab does not have as much impact on the national capital as the smoke coming from farm fires in Haryana and UP.
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Spike In Emergency Patients At Delhi Hospitals As Pollution Worsens: Study
With the arrival of winter, Delhi is once again witnessing a deteriorating quality of air. On Thursday, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 343, which falls in 'very poor' quality for the fifth consecutive day, triggering the risk of health eme
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Delhi Air Quality "Severe", Pollution May Spike Over Next 2 Weeks
The smoky haze shrouding Delhi thickened on Thursday, obscuring the skyline and hiding the sun, due to a surge in farm fires and unfavourable weather conditions, prompting doctors to issue warnings about breathing issues being aggravated.
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Toxic Air Continues To Grip Delhi Amid Spike In Farm Fires
The national capital continued to breathe toxic air on Wednesday with pollution levels remaining 'severe' for the second straight day at 418, as stubble-burning in the neighbouring regions contributed most to Delhi's foul air.
-
What's Causing The Hazardous Haze? Particulate Matter And Health Impacts Explained
That toxic smog around you is driven by spiking particulate matter, vehicle emissions, crop-burning smoke and more.
-
Delhi's Air Remains 'Poor' For 5th Straight Day Ahead Of Diwali
Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Saturday, remaining in the "poor" category for the fifth consecutive day, with nine monitoring stations falling in the red zone of the "very poor" category as pollution levels spiked ahead of Diwali.
-
Rain, Winds Push Delhi AQI To 'Satisfactory' Post-Dussehra
A combination of rainfall and steady winds helped Delhi avoid a sharp rise in pollution levels following Dussehra celebrations on Thursday, with the city recording improved air quality on Friday.
-
"Learn Kannada, Settle In Bengaluru": X User's Suggestion Amid Delhi Pollution
Delhi and its surrounding areas remained blanketed in thick smog on Tuesday morning, as the air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 500 in some parts.
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Explained: Why Delhi's AQI Was 494 Today But International Monitor Said 1,600
Delhi's air quality remained severely toxic on Tuesday, with the overall air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 494.
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Delhi Covered In Toxic Smog, Visibility Low At Airports Across North India
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: A sharp spike in Delhi's air pollution was witnessed in the past 24 hours with 30 out of 36 monitoring stations reporting a severe air quality index.
-
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Says "Stopped Morning Walks" Due To Pollution
The seasonal pollution spike in Delhi is affecting the health regimen of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.
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Expedite Cloud Seeding To Combat Air Pollution: Delhi Minister Urges Centre
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged the centre to convene an urgent meeting with key stakeholders to expedite approvals for cloud seeding, an emergency measure aimed at reducing the anticipated winter pollution spike in the capital.
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Over 930 FIRs Registered Against Farmers For Burning Stubble: Punjab Police
Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is considered one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.
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After Diwali, Delhi Air Records 140% Spike In Particles That Harm Lungs
The major pollutant that affects lungs and risks major health issues recorded a massive 140% jump in the 24-hour period since last morning as the air quality in Delhi deteriorated back to toxic levels a day after Diwali.
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Behind Toxic Delhi Air, Local Factors' Role Bigger Than Farm Fires: Experts
Stubble burning alone could not have led to this spike in Delhi's air pollution levels if local factors, including vehicle emissions, had not already poisoned the national capital's skyline, a latest report on Delhi's toxic air quality has found
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Stubble Burning In Haryana, UP Behind Air Pollution: Delhi Minister
Amid the spike in air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai said on Sunday that the stubble burning in Punjab does not have as much impact on the national capital as the smoke coming from farm fires in Haryana and UP.
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Spike In Emergency Patients At Delhi Hospitals As Pollution Worsens: Study
With the arrival of winter, Delhi is once again witnessing a deteriorating quality of air. On Thursday, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 343, which falls in 'very poor' quality for the fifth consecutive day, triggering the risk of health eme
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Delhi Air Quality "Severe", Pollution May Spike Over Next 2 Weeks
The smoky haze shrouding Delhi thickened on Thursday, obscuring the skyline and hiding the sun, due to a surge in farm fires and unfavourable weather conditions, prompting doctors to issue warnings about breathing issues being aggravated.
