Tag: Air Pollution

New Delhi witnessed its highest temperature of the season on Wednesday, with the mercury soaring to 32 degrees Celsius, six points above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Delhi has experienced its cleanest first half of December since the air quality index (AQI) data was first collected in 2015, with significant improvements in air quality across the capital. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an average AQI of 238 from December 1 to December 15, the lowest ever for the month.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has expressed concerns over the feasibility of using cloud seeding as an emergency measure to tackle Delhi’s severe air pollution crisis. Responding to a proposal by IIT Kanpur, the CPCB outlined challenges related to the technique’s effectiveness in winter, citing insufficient moisture in the atmosphere and reliance on pre-existing clouds for artificial rainfall.

As Delhi-NCR continues to battle its worst air quality in years, the Delhi government has taken a significant step to protect its workforce from the hazardous pollution levels. Starting today, 50% of the Delhi government employees will be working from home as part of a series of measures aimed at addressing the "severe" air quality in the region.

Despite a reduction in the contribution from stubble burning, Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the "very poor" category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 387 at 12 PM on Friday, dangerously close to the "severe" range. The AQI had registered 390 at 11 AM, and 377 as the 24-hour average on Thursday. The high pollution levels have led to poor visibility and widespread health concerns for the residents of the national capital.

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “very poor” category for the fifth straight day on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) continuing to stay over 350. Calm winds have continued to hinder the dispersion of pollutants, keeping the capital’s air quality at dangerous levels. The city has recorded a rise in the AQI since November 3, when it peaked at 382, marking the highest level of the season so far.

Delhi's air quality remained at hazardous levels on Wednesday, as the city continued to face a "very poor" air quality index (AQI) for the fourth consecutive day. Calm winds and a layer of shallow fog contributed to the ongoing air pollution, with visibility dipping to around 800 meters early in the morning. The shallow fog, which was recorded for a second day, has exacerbated the situation, making it difficult for pollutants to disperse.

The air quality in Delhi continued its downward spiral on Monday, with pollution levels reaching hazardous peaks in various areas. Notably, the AQI (Air Quality Index) in Anand Vihar climbed above 600, marking the worst air quality in the city this season, while the overall AQI for the national capital settled at 317 at 8 a.m., according to data from AQIcn. These levels far exceed the World Health Organization's (WHO) safe limits, with PM2.5 levels reported at 59 times higher than the WHO-prescribed danger threshold, posing severe health risks.

Punjab recorded its largest single-day increase in farm fires this season, with 587 incidents reported on Friday, according to data from the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre. From September 15 to November 1, a total of 3,537 farm fire cases have been documented across the state.

In a bid to tackle the worsening air quality in the national capital, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, urging the central government to convene an urgent meeting with relevant stakeholders to expedite the approval process for cloud seeding. This weather modification technique aims to mitigate the anticipated rise in air pollution levels following the Diwali festivities.

Delhi grapples with deteriorating air quality as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains at a staggering 417, marking the city's tenth 'severe' air day this month. The article details the persistence of 'severe' conditions, forecasts for improvement, and measures to tackle the alarming pollution levels.

The Delhi government has announced a ban on app-based taxi services in a move to control air pollution in the city. The decision comes in response to the Supreme Court's request for alternative measures to reduce vehicular pollution, following criticism of the vehicle rationing scheme's effectiveness.

Delhi continues to grapple with severely polluted air, with an AQI of 413. Dr. Arvind Kumar from Medanta Hospital alerts about the health risks, particularly for unborn children, due to the toxic air, likening its effects to smoking 25-30 cigarettes.

“Invisible Air Pollution” Many times we come across this word but unable to understand what exactly it means. In general people assume that air pollution is combination of tiny particles which are invisible to naked eye, so it is called invisible air pollution. But Dr Gary Fuller when he first mentioned this word, he didn’t mean in what usually people think, though there might be fact in that. If we accustomed to any environment our body tends to get adopted to that environment easily, the initial sensation will be soon become daily normal. For example, usage of perfume, living in banquet halls, office spaces etc are places and things we daily encounter.