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From Fog To Filth: Delhi Records 3rd-Worst December AQI In A Decade
Delhi is battling a dangerous mix of dense fog and severe pollution, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) close to 400, a level classified as 'severe.'
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"Wall-To-Wall" Paving, Mist Sprayers: Inside Delhi's Plan To Curb Pollution
As Delhi continues to choke under "very poor" and "severe" air quality, the city government on Tuesday announced a dual action plan to tackle two major pollution sources: dust from broken roads and vehicular emissions.
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Heavy Fog In North India, Delhi: How It Affects Your Health And What to Do
Dense fog in Delhi-NCR and North India during winter, often coupled with severe air pollution, reduces visibility dramatically and poses health risks.
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Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit
The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling under the 'severe' category at 7 am.
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Smog Returns To Delhi As Air Quality Slips Back Into 'Very Poor' Zone
Delhi's air quality deteriorated once againy after showing signs of improvement earlier in the week, as several parts of the national capital slipped back into the 'very poor' and 'severe' pollution categories.
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Delhi's Air Quality In 'Very Poor' Category, AQI Slips To 332
After two days of brief relief, the national capital's air quality slipped back into the 'very poor' category at 332, with several monitoring stations recording 'severe' pollution levels.
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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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Thick Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe' Again
Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded 'hazardous' on Tuesday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The AQI reading soared to 413 at around 8 am.
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Delhi Struggles With Very Poor Air Quality, Dense Smog Reduces Visibility
The national capital continued to reel under heavy smog on Monday morning, with air quality levels remaining in the "very poor" category and several areas slipping into "severe" pollution levels.
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Delhi AQI 'Severe' At 16 Places, Overall Reading In 'Poor' Category
The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 377, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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'Santas' In Gas Masks Hit Delhi Streets To Protest Air Pollution
People shopping in Delhi's South Extension and Connaught Place were surprised to see several Santa Clauses walking through the markets wearing gas masks.
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Dense Fog In Delhi, Air Quality Edges Close To 'Severe' Category
Air pollution levels in the national capital deteriorated sharply on Sunday, edging dangerously close to the "severe" category as dense smog, plunging temperatures, and thick fog blanketed large swathes of northern India.
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Delhi Government To Install Air Purifiers In 10,000 Classrooms As Pollution Soars
The government plans a phased rollout, funded through the environment cess, though exact installation timelines have not been announced.
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Battle For Breath: Mumbai's Elite Enclave Turns Pollution Hotspot
Air quality in and around Bhakti Park and Wadala Truck Terminal (TT) has plummeted in recent weeks, with AQI levels soaring beyond 300 - classified as "severe".
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From Fog To Filth: Delhi Records 3rd-Worst December AQI In A Decade
Delhi is battling a dangerous mix of dense fog and severe pollution, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) close to 400, a level classified as 'severe.'
-
"Wall-To-Wall" Paving, Mist Sprayers: Inside Delhi's Plan To Curb Pollution
As Delhi continues to choke under "very poor" and "severe" air quality, the city government on Tuesday announced a dual action plan to tackle two major pollution sources: dust from broken roads and vehicular emissions.
-
Heavy Fog In North India, Delhi: How It Affects Your Health And What to Do
Dense fog in Delhi-NCR and North India during winter, often coupled with severe air pollution, reduces visibility dramatically and poses health risks.
-
Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit
The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling under the 'severe' category at 7 am.
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Smog Returns To Delhi As Air Quality Slips Back Into 'Very Poor' Zone
Delhi's air quality deteriorated once againy after showing signs of improvement earlier in the week, as several parts of the national capital slipped back into the 'very poor' and 'severe' pollution categories.
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Delhi's Air Quality In 'Very Poor' Category, AQI Slips To 332
After two days of brief relief, the national capital's air quality slipped back into the 'very poor' category at 332, with several monitoring stations recording 'severe' pollution levels.
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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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Thick Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe' Again
Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded 'hazardous' on Tuesday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The AQI reading soared to 413 at around 8 am.
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Delhi Struggles With Very Poor Air Quality, Dense Smog Reduces Visibility
The national capital continued to reel under heavy smog on Monday morning, with air quality levels remaining in the "very poor" category and several areas slipping into "severe" pollution levels.
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Delhi AQI 'Severe' At 16 Places, Overall Reading In 'Poor' Category
The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 377, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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'Santas' In Gas Masks Hit Delhi Streets To Protest Air Pollution
People shopping in Delhi's South Extension and Connaught Place were surprised to see several Santa Clauses walking through the markets wearing gas masks.
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Dense Fog In Delhi, Air Quality Edges Close To 'Severe' Category
Air pollution levels in the national capital deteriorated sharply on Sunday, edging dangerously close to the "severe" category as dense smog, plunging temperatures, and thick fog blanketed large swathes of northern India.
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Delhi Government To Install Air Purifiers In 10,000 Classrooms As Pollution Soars
The government plans a phased rollout, funded through the environment cess, though exact installation timelines have not been announced.
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Battle For Breath: Mumbai's Elite Enclave Turns Pollution Hotspot
Air quality in and around Bhakti Park and Wadala Truck Terminal (TT) has plummeted in recent weeks, with AQI levels soaring beyond 300 - classified as "severe".
