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100 Flights Cancelled, 300 Delayed Due To Delhi Smog, Train Ops Hit Too
Airlines have urged passengers to allow additional time while planning their journey to the airport as road traffic may be slower due to the toxic haze.
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"Delhi NCR Is Cooked": User Lists 6 Reasons To Argue Why Delhi NCR No Longer Liveable, Internet Reacts
The user said that the number of deaths due to air pollution will be far higher in the Delhi NCR region.
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Delhi Sees Second-Worst December Day With Air Quality Index At 461
The AQI in Delhi climbed to 461 on Sunday and marked the city's most polluted day this winter and the second-worst December air quality day on record, as weak winds and low temperatures trapped pollutants close to the surface.
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Delhi Pollution Worsens, Air Quality Turns Severe, Thick Smog Covers City
Delhi Air Pollution: All 40 monitoring stations in Delhi show 'red', meaning AQI in the 'severe' category. Rohini in North West Delhi recorded AQI of 499, followed by Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar reporting AQI at 495.
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Arvind Kejriwal's Sharp Takedown Of Rekha Gupta's "AQI Is A Temperature" Remark
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's remarks about the government using mist sprayers to contain pollution at hotspots has drawn a stinging response from her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal.
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Where India Found Clean Air This Week: Top 5 Cities Ranked
These cities serve as examples of how natural surroundings and effective pollution control can contribute to cleaner air.
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Which Are India's Top 10 Polluted Cities? UP Accounts For 6 On The List
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air quality remaining above the national standards on all 30 days, according to a new analysis.
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Delhi's Air Quality Improves Marginally, Enters 'Poor' Category
Delhi's air quality improved significantly on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 299 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution: Minister
All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.
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"Pal Pal Pollution Mein": Indian Ocean's Rahul Ram Slams Delhi's Toxic Air With A Song
Indian Ocean singer Rahul Ram speaks out against Delhi's worsening air pollution in a powerful NDTV interview, highlighting its severe impact on performers and citizens alike.
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Eye Care For Contact Lens Users In High Pollution: Specialist Shares Do's And Don'ts
In metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore, where AQI often spikes to alarming levels, contact lens wearers report redness, grittiness, blurred vision, and discomfort far more frequently.
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No Anti-Pollution Curbs In Mumbai, Civic Body Clarifies As AQI Improves
Mumbai's air quality has shown a marked improvement since November 26, owing to multiple pollution-control measures in the city and its suburbs, while show-cause notices have been issued to 482 construction sites for violating pollution norms.
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Top Court's "Blue Skies, Stars During Covid" Remark During Pollution Hearing
The Supreme Court on Monday told the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and state authorities in the National Capital Region (NCR) to come up with a clear, time-bound, and "actionable" strategy to address Delhi's recurring air pollution.
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"Not Competing With Delhi": Opposition On Worsening Air Quality In Mumbai
Mumbai's air quality crisis triggered a sharp political attack on the ruling establishment on Friday, with the Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) accusing the BMC and the state government of failing to act decisively.
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No Major Indian City Has Safe AQI, Not Even Once In A Decade, Finds Study
Despite cloud seeding, a push for cleaner fuels, electric buses, and countless emergency action plans, Delhi's annual average AQI still lingers around 180 in 2025
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100 Flights Cancelled, 300 Delayed Due To Delhi Smog, Train Ops Hit Too
Airlines have urged passengers to allow additional time while planning their journey to the airport as road traffic may be slower due to the toxic haze.
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"Delhi NCR Is Cooked": User Lists 6 Reasons To Argue Why Delhi NCR No Longer Liveable, Internet Reacts
The user said that the number of deaths due to air pollution will be far higher in the Delhi NCR region.
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Delhi Sees Second-Worst December Day With Air Quality Index At 461
The AQI in Delhi climbed to 461 on Sunday and marked the city's most polluted day this winter and the second-worst December air quality day on record, as weak winds and low temperatures trapped pollutants close to the surface.
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Delhi Pollution Worsens, Air Quality Turns Severe, Thick Smog Covers City
Delhi Air Pollution: All 40 monitoring stations in Delhi show 'red', meaning AQI in the 'severe' category. Rohini in North West Delhi recorded AQI of 499, followed by Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar reporting AQI at 495.
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Arvind Kejriwal's Sharp Takedown Of Rekha Gupta's "AQI Is A Temperature" Remark
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's remarks about the government using mist sprayers to contain pollution at hotspots has drawn a stinging response from her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal.
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Where India Found Clean Air This Week: Top 5 Cities Ranked
These cities serve as examples of how natural surroundings and effective pollution control can contribute to cleaner air.
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Which Are India's Top 10 Polluted Cities? UP Accounts For 6 On The List
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air quality remaining above the national standards on all 30 days, according to a new analysis.
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Delhi's Air Quality Improves Marginally, Enters 'Poor' Category
Delhi's air quality improved significantly on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 299 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution: Minister
All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.
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"Pal Pal Pollution Mein": Indian Ocean's Rahul Ram Slams Delhi's Toxic Air With A Song
Indian Ocean singer Rahul Ram speaks out against Delhi's worsening air pollution in a powerful NDTV interview, highlighting its severe impact on performers and citizens alike.
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Eye Care For Contact Lens Users In High Pollution: Specialist Shares Do's And Don'ts
In metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore, where AQI often spikes to alarming levels, contact lens wearers report redness, grittiness, blurred vision, and discomfort far more frequently.
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No Anti-Pollution Curbs In Mumbai, Civic Body Clarifies As AQI Improves
Mumbai's air quality has shown a marked improvement since November 26, owing to multiple pollution-control measures in the city and its suburbs, while show-cause notices have been issued to 482 construction sites for violating pollution norms.
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Top Court's "Blue Skies, Stars During Covid" Remark During Pollution Hearing
The Supreme Court on Monday told the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and state authorities in the National Capital Region (NCR) to come up with a clear, time-bound, and "actionable" strategy to address Delhi's recurring air pollution.
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"Not Competing With Delhi": Opposition On Worsening Air Quality In Mumbai
Mumbai's air quality crisis triggered a sharp political attack on the ruling establishment on Friday, with the Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) accusing the BMC and the state government of failing to act decisively.
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No Major Indian City Has Safe AQI, Not Even Once In A Decade, Finds Study
Despite cloud seeding, a push for cleaner fuels, electric buses, and countless emergency action plans, Delhi's annual average AQI still lingers around 180 in 2025
