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Delhi Resident Builds Air Purifier For Only Rs 2,000 That Reduces AQI To 50
A Reddit user built the air purifier at home, which costs only Rs 2,000 and reduces AQI from 400 to 50 in 15 minutes in a small room.
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Delhi's Toxic Air Hides Another Health Crisis: 'Sunshine Vitamin' Deficiency
As air quality across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) worsens, a hidden health concern is emerging - a surge in vitamin D deficiency. With thick smog cutting off sunlight, doctors are now urging residents to take supplements.
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Delhi 6th Most Polluted City In Country In October: Study
Delhi was ranked the sixth most polluted city in the country in October, behind neighbouring Ghaziabad and Noida, according to a study.
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High Levels Of Salt In Delhi Groundwater: 4 Ways Water Pollution Impacts Your Health
The situation has become more alarming after recent reports of heavy salinity in NCR's groundwater and severe faecal contamination in Delhi's water supply lines surfaced.
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Supreme Court Seeks Affidavit Detailing Delhi-NCR's Pollution Curb Measures
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management to file an affidavit detailing the measures undertaken to prevent Delhi-NCR's air quality from deteriorating.
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City Doctors Report 50% Rise In Eye Problems As Smog Continues To Engulf Delhi
Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.
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From Inhaler To Purifier: How Residents Are Surviving Delhi-NCR's Toxic Air
Thirty-five-year-old Rekha Sharma, a resident of Nehru Place, leaves for work early in the morning for Noida, masked up and with an inhaler in her bag.
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Delhi Sees 30% Rise In Patients With Respiratory Issues Post-Diwali
The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.
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Explained: 350 vs 1,100, CPCB vs IQAir, Who Has Got Delhi's AQI Right
Both CPCB and IQAir follow different methods of calculating air quality index, resulting in different numbers.
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Did Delhi's Green Diwali Work? Air Quality Data From Last Year Shows...
The air is hazy, heavy, and hard to ignore. The national capital recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 350 at 8 am.
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Delhi Blanketed In Haze After First Green Diwali, Air Quality "Very Poor"
Delhi-NCR AQI After Diwali: The national capital Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air after a night of fireworks on Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347 at 7am.
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Alarming AQI: Air Pollution Rising Amid Diwali Celebrations; Here's How To Stay Safe
Diwali celebrations lead to air pollution due to the burning of crackers and the climactic change. Read on as we discuss impact of high AQI on health and how to stay safe.
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"A Cracker Is A Cracker": Top Chest Surgeon Warns Over Use Of Green Crackers
Green crackers are less polluting than traditional firecrackers, but they still add to pollution, said Arvind Kumar, Delhi's top chest surgeon, labelling green crackers a "misnomer."
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Air Pollution May Be Fuelling Rise In Rheumatoid Arthritis Cases In Delhi NCR
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cases seem to be rising in Delhi-NCR, and experts suggest that prolonged exposure to toxic air, especially PM2.5, nitrogen oxides and ozone, may be the triggers.
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Cloud Seeding In Delhi Likely In 2-3 Days As Air Quality Dips Ahead Of Diwali
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances like silver iodide and dry ice to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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Delhi Resident Builds Air Purifier For Only Rs 2,000 That Reduces AQI To 50
A Reddit user built the air purifier at home, which costs only Rs 2,000 and reduces AQI from 400 to 50 in 15 minutes in a small room.
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Delhi's Toxic Air Hides Another Health Crisis: 'Sunshine Vitamin' Deficiency
As air quality across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) worsens, a hidden health concern is emerging - a surge in vitamin D deficiency. With thick smog cutting off sunlight, doctors are now urging residents to take supplements.
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Delhi 6th Most Polluted City In Country In October: Study
Delhi was ranked the sixth most polluted city in the country in October, behind neighbouring Ghaziabad and Noida, according to a study.
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High Levels Of Salt In Delhi Groundwater: 4 Ways Water Pollution Impacts Your Health
The situation has become more alarming after recent reports of heavy salinity in NCR's groundwater and severe faecal contamination in Delhi's water supply lines surfaced.
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Supreme Court Seeks Affidavit Detailing Delhi-NCR's Pollution Curb Measures
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management to file an affidavit detailing the measures undertaken to prevent Delhi-NCR's air quality from deteriorating.
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City Doctors Report 50% Rise In Eye Problems As Smog Continues To Engulf Delhi
Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.
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From Inhaler To Purifier: How Residents Are Surviving Delhi-NCR's Toxic Air
Thirty-five-year-old Rekha Sharma, a resident of Nehru Place, leaves for work early in the morning for Noida, masked up and with an inhaler in her bag.
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Delhi Sees 30% Rise In Patients With Respiratory Issues Post-Diwali
The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.
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Explained: 350 vs 1,100, CPCB vs IQAir, Who Has Got Delhi's AQI Right
Both CPCB and IQAir follow different methods of calculating air quality index, resulting in different numbers.
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Did Delhi's Green Diwali Work? Air Quality Data From Last Year Shows...
The air is hazy, heavy, and hard to ignore. The national capital recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 350 at 8 am.
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Delhi Blanketed In Haze After First Green Diwali, Air Quality "Very Poor"
Delhi-NCR AQI After Diwali: The national capital Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air after a night of fireworks on Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347 at 7am.
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Alarming AQI: Air Pollution Rising Amid Diwali Celebrations; Here's How To Stay Safe
Diwali celebrations lead to air pollution due to the burning of crackers and the climactic change. Read on as we discuss impact of high AQI on health and how to stay safe.
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"A Cracker Is A Cracker": Top Chest Surgeon Warns Over Use Of Green Crackers
Green crackers are less polluting than traditional firecrackers, but they still add to pollution, said Arvind Kumar, Delhi's top chest surgeon, labelling green crackers a "misnomer."
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Air Pollution May Be Fuelling Rise In Rheumatoid Arthritis Cases In Delhi NCR
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cases seem to be rising in Delhi-NCR, and experts suggest that prolonged exposure to toxic air, especially PM2.5, nitrogen oxides and ozone, may be the triggers.
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Cloud Seeding In Delhi Likely In 2-3 Days As Air Quality Dips Ahead Of Diwali
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances like silver iodide and dry ice to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
