Delhi’s air quality plunges to ‘very poor’ with AQI at 316, impacting residents’ health and daily life. Smog blankets the city, prompting concerns and calls for stricter measures. The Supreme Court maintains GRAP 4 measures, while residents and experts urge long-term solutions.
While Delhi NCR battles hazardous air pollution with AQI exceeding 600 in some areas, videos of Diwali cracker celebrations in Gurgaon spark outrage on social media. Authorities implement stricter measures under GRAP Stage IV, while calls for emergency cloud seeding intensify.
Hospitals in Delhi-NCR report a dramatic surge in respiratory patients due to dangerously high air pollution levels, affecting even healthy individuals. The alarming AQI surpasses 500, equivalent to smoking numerous cigarettes daily, prompting urgent calls for action.
As Delhi’s AQI approaches 500, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has requested Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to reconsider cloud seeding as an emergency measure to combat severe air pollution. Rai’s letter highlights the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action.
Delhi’s air quality plunges into the ‘severe+’ category, prompting a six-day pollution alert and the implementation of stringent GRAP Stage IV restrictions. Visibility is drastically reduced, and health concerns are paramount.
Delhi’s air quality plummeted to the ‘severe’ category on Wednesday evening, November 13, as per official monitoring data. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 429, with 30 out of 36 monitoring stations reporting ‘severe’ levels, indicating a dangerous health risk for residents. The alarming deterioration in air quality comes amidst a spike in pollution from various sources including vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and seasonal factors.
Delhi woke up to its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, causing widespread disruption at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) and sending air quality plummeting to ‘Very Poor’. Visibility dropped to zero meters at IGI, leading to flight diversions and delays, while the air quality index (AQI) soared to 366, marking the 15th consecutive day of ‘very poor’ air quality. The fog and worsening pollution brought health issues for residents, including eye irritation, runny noses, shortness of breath, and coughing.
Delhi’s air quality has been stuck in the ‘Very Poor’ category for 15 consecutive days, with smog blanketing the city and impacting daily life. Flight operations at Delhi and Amritsar airports have been disrupted due to reduced visibility, and health concerns are mounting as pollution reaches dangerous levels.
Delhi is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis as winter descends, sending the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to […]
Following Diwali celebrations, air pollution levels have spiked dramatically in major Indian cities. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Patna are grappling with hazardous air quality, as the festive season coincides with a drop in temperature and agricultural stubble burning. This report examines the alarming rise in air pollution and its impact on residents.
