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Brahmapuram Fire Still Raging, Kerala HC Forms High-Level Committee

The Kerala government on Friday decided to conduct a health survey in the areas around Brahmapuram to assess the health-related problems caused by the smoke pollution emanating from the smouldering waste plant there

10 March 2023

Smog in Delhi

Smog Envelops City, Traffic Movement Disrupted

Visibility dropped to 150-200 metres at the Palam Airport between 3:30 am and 6 am and improved to 350 metres by 7 am, an IMD official said.

19 December 2022

Delhi's atmosphere shrouded by thick layer of smog

Delhi's 'Severe' Air Quality: Stubble Burning Causes PM 2.5 Pollution; Primary Schools Closed

Owing to to unfavourable meteorological conditions and farm fires in Punjab, the capital city witnessed a smog-covered Saturday morning. According to official data, stubble burning in Punjab is primarily responsible for...

05 November 2022

Cold wave conditions likely to persist in north India over the next few days

Explained: Why Northern India Is Engulfed In Bitter Cold Wave

The IMD declares a cold wave in the plains if the minimum temperature dips to 4 degrees Celsius, and also when the minimum temperature is 10 degrees Celsius or below and is 4.5 notches less than normal.

27 December 2022

Severe air quality in Delhi can have adverse effects on unborn children, experts have warned.

Delhi/NCR Pollution: Experts Warn Exposure To Toxic Air For Pregnant Women Raises Risks Of Stillbirths

WHO has also cautioned vulnerable groups like pregnant women, older adults above 60 years, and children under 5 years about the risks and health effects that poor air quality can cause.

10 November 2022

Anti-smog guns for reducing Delhi's air pollution

Anti-Smog Guns To Battle Air Pollution In Delhi This Diwali But How Effective Are They? 

In September, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai made ASGs mandatory for all construction sites in Delhi with an area over 5,000sqm, with one such device to be installed for every increase in 5,000sqm of area.

24 October 2022

Pollution in Delhi NCR

8 People Injured In Noida After Van Collides With Truck Due To Dense Fog And Poor Visibility

Four of the passengers sustained serious injuries in the accident that occurred near Kalli village under the Misrikh police station area.

20 December 2022

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Not Just Crackers, Delhi Environment Minister Blames 'Farm Fires' For Thick Smog Day After Diwali

According to Environment Minister Gopal Rai, Delhi's base pollution has remained the same. Only two factors have been added, firecrackers and stubble burning.

05 November 2021

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24 September 2021
Smoke And Mirrors: Smog Towers To Clean Up Dirty Air Is A Polluted Idea

Smoke And Mirrors: Smog Towers To Clean Up Dirty Air Is A Polluted Idea

The concept of vacuuming air in the open is not a practical solution to combat air pollution.


27 August 2021
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In case you missed it: News and newsmakers from India over the past week


23 August 2021
Arvind Kejriwal Inaugurates Delhi's First Smog Tower: All You Need To Know

Arvind Kejriwal Inaugurates Delhi's First Smog Tower: All You Need To Know

Built at a cost of Rs 22 crore, the smog tower can improve air quality in a radius of around 1 km.


27 January 2021
Burning Plastic Could Be Causing Visibility Reduction Over Delhi: IIT Madras Study

Burning Plastic Could Be Causing Visibility Reduction Over Delhi: IIT Madras Study

The researchers noted that during the winter season, most of the Indo Gangetic Plain invariably is engulfed in a dense fog and haze.


27 December 2020
Say No To Alcohol, Yes To Fruits: IMD Warns Of 'Severe' Cold Wave In North India

Say No To Alcohol, Yes To Fruits: IMD Warns Of 'Severe' Cold Wave In North India

Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and northern Rajasthan are expected to experience a dip in temperatures from December 28


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07 December 2020
Dense Fog Engulfs Delhi, Low Visibility Expected To Cause Flight Delays

Dense Fog Engulfs Delhi, Low Visibility Expected To Cause Flight Delays

This is the first time that visibility has dropped to 'zero' in the national capital this winter season.


04 December 2020
Karnataka Likely To Impose Curbs On New Year Celebrations Ahead Of Second Covid-19 Wave

Karnataka Likely To Impose Curbs On New Year Celebrations Ahead Of Second Covid-19 Wave

Health Minister K Sudhakar along with officials today held a meeting with TAC members on their advisory/recommendations to control the second wave.


04 December 2020
Delhi's Air Pollution Remains High Despite No Stubble Burning: Prakash Javadekar

Delhi's Air Pollution Remains High Despite No Stubble Burning: Prakash Javadekar

The Central Pollution Control Board has issued a notice to Delhi government over other polluting activities like improper waste disposal being carried in the...


02 December 2020
Ahead Of New Year Celebrations, NGT Puts A Ban On Sale, Use Of Firecrackers

Ahead Of New Year Celebrations, NGT Puts A Ban On Sale, Use Of Firecrackers

Green crackers can be used on Christmas and New Year only for 35 minutes at midnight in NCR and neighbouring areas with decent air quality.


25 November 2020
Punjab Sees Steep Rise In Stubble Burning This Year, Downward Trend In Haryana

Punjab Sees Steep Rise In Stubble Burning This Year, Downward Trend In Haryana

Annual crop residue burning incidents lead to air pollution, with Punjab and Haryana contributing to Delhi's hazardous AQI.


15 November 2020
Delhi's Air Quality Back To 'Severe'; Diwali Firecrackers Add To Misery

Delhi's Air Quality Back To 'Severe'; Diwali Firecrackers Add To Misery

A layer of haze lingered over Delhi-NCR at night as people continued bursting firecrackers despite a ban.


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14 November 2020
Delhi’s Air Quality Turns ‘Severe’

Delhi’s Air Quality Turns ‘Severe’

High levels of PM10 and PM2.5 particles are expected to be present in the atmosphere between 1 am and 6 am, officials said.


11 November 2020
Delhi’s 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign For Rest Of the Year

Delhi’s 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign For Rest Of the Year

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had launched the campaign in October to curb rising air pollution.


11 November 2020
Delhi Air Quality Slips Back To 'Very Poor' From 'Severe' Category

Delhi Air Quality Slips Back To 'Very Poor' From 'Severe' Category

The city recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 388 at 9 am. The 24-hour average AQI was 476 on Tuesday.


10 November 2020
Air Quality On Brink Of 'Emergency', Delhi Wakes Up To A Grey Morning

Air Quality On Brink Of 'Emergency', Delhi Wakes Up To A Grey Morning

The smog reduced the visibility to merely 300 meters in the morning affecting traffic


16 October 2020
Pollution Levels Rise In Delhi

Pollution Levels Rise In Delhi

The national capital's air quality was recorded in the “poor” category on Wednesday morning, even as the air quality levels dipped slightly.


15 November 2019
Delhi Struggles To Breathe

Delhi Struggles To Breathe

A thick layer of toxic smog engulfed Delhi as the pollution level continued to remain in the 'severe' category for the fourth consecutive day on Friday. Levels...


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