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New Delhi gasping as air quality reaches severe levels, enveloping India's capital in smog
India's capital was left gasping this week as air pollution smog reduced visibility to near zero and raised air quality levels more than 130 times safe limits.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe plus' category, GRAP 4 pollution curbs kick in
Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe plus' category on Monday with the city recording an AQI of 484.Tighter pollution control measures, includ
Delhi world's most polluted city, air quality 'hazardous' at 1081 AQI, PM2.5 131 times WHO levels
New Delhi has become the most polluted city in the world after its air quality turns ‘hazardous’ at 1,081 and the concentration of PM2.5 - particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less in diameter that can be carried into lungs,
Delhi pollution: SC demands urgent action to curb rising AQI levels
First introduced in 2017, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) outlines pollution control measures based on air quality severity: On Sunday, Delhi’s AQI hit a staggering 441 at 4 pm and worsened to 457 by 7 pm due to unfavourable weather conditions. Responding to this, the CAQM announced stricter measures, effective from Monday morning.
Delhi air pollution blankets India's capital in dense smog, sparking emergency measures
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
GRAP-4 enforced in Delhi-NCR as air quality reaches ‘severe plus’. What’s allowed, what’s not?
On Monday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and surrounding areas surged to the season’s highest level, reaching a staggering 484 in the ‘severe plus’ category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens
India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle movements in New Delhi and surrounding areas from Monday to combat worsening air quality.
Air pollution in India's capital of Delhi is now at 'extreme' and 'toxic' level
India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.
Delhi air pollution: Severe AQI triggers GRAP 4 curbs, what’s allowed and what’s banned
The air quality in Delhi deteriorated, prompting GRAP IV restrictions. Schools for students up to Class 11 will switch to online learning, construction work will be banned, and only specific vehicles
Delhi AQI at 490: Best and worst hours to step outside amid rising air pollution
Amid rising levels of air pollution in Delhi and its adjoining areas, the AQI figures on Monday morning touched a record high ...
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Delhi’s air quality hits 'severe plus'; orange alert issued
Delhi's air quality hits 'severe plus', triggering an orange alert amid dense fog. Hazardous conditions impact health and ...
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GRAP-4 enforced in Delhi, Know about new restrictions in National Capital amid worsening AQI
New Delhi, November 18 (ANI): Amid worsening AQI, GRAP-4 (Graded Response Action Plan) restrictions have been enforced ...
Delhi-NCR air pollution: What is AQI and how does a high AQI of 500 affect your health in the long run?
As areas in Delhi NCR see an AQI of 500, here’s how the toxic pollution is impacting your body on a daily basis ...
Delhi shuts schools as pollution hits season’s worst levels
Experts say the city must ramp up public transport and discourage the use of private vehicles. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Delhi’s Question: To Breathe Or Not To Breathe
Delhi faces a severe air quality crisis with record-high pollution levels. Experts warn of health risks from toxic air, ...
Maximum Toxi-city: Delhi's pollution crisis prompts WFH orders, school closure
Delhi's air quality hit a severe AQI of 494, nearing its highest ever, causing health issues and prompting work-from-home orders amid ongoing pollution crises.