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.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to urgently review the closure of schools in Delhi-NCR, citing concerns about students missing mid-day meals and the limitations of online learning. While maintaining GRAP IV restrictions for now, the court is seeking updated AQI data and exploring potential relaxations.
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Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated drastically, reaching hazardous levels with an AQI of 526. This article provides in-depth coverage of the situation, including contributing factors, health impacts, and government responses.
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.
From a continuing market downturn to alarming air quality in Delhi, today’s news in India paints a mixed picture. The stock market saw its fifth consecutive decline, while Vodafone Idea reported narrowing losses. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to severe levels, impacting residents’ health. In sports, Virat Kohli’s absence from the top 20 Test rankings marks a significant shift. Read on for a comprehensive overview of the day’s most important events.
Delhi is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis as winter descends, sending the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to […]
Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated significantly as Diwali approaches, with smog blanketing the city and the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching ‘severe’ levels in several areas. This comes despite a brief improvement due to squally winds, and experts warn that the situation is likely to worsen in the coming weeks. The Delhi government is urging immediate action and calling for a collaborative effort to address the worsening air quality.
