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A severe cold wave continues to affect Delhi NCR, along with neighboring Punjab and Haryana, causing a significant drop in temperatures across the region. On Sunday, the minimum temperature in the national capital recorded a further decline, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). By 5:30 PM, the temperature in Delhi was at 4.9°C, while at Pusa Observatory, it dropped to 3.8°C, a decrease of 5°C from previous readings. Narela also saw a chilly 5°C.

Delhi breathed easier on Wednesday as the air quality improved to the ‘moderate’ category for the first time in 50 days, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The respite, however, might be short-lived, with forecasts predicting a return to ‘poor’ air quality by Friday.

A Goa-based civil engineer, Siddharth Singh Gautam, has stirred a heated debate on social media with his viral posts on X (formerly Twitter), where he criticized India’s high taxes, pollution, and political accountability. Announcing his decision to permanently relocate to Singapore by 2025, Gautam’s remarks about leaving India have garnered mixed reactions online.

he Supreme Court of India today ruled that schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) should reopen despite the ongoing high levels of air pollution, emphasizing that certain issues affecting students cannot be addressed if they remain closed. The court, however, left the final decision on whether physical classes for Classes 10 and 12 should continue to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

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 Diwali dawned under a thick layer of smog, as the air quality index (AQI) was recorded at a "very poor" level of 328, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). Although measures were in place to curb pollution, the AQI failed to improve, further emphasizing the ongoing air quality challenges faced by the capital and its surrounding areas.

Delhi is grappling with rising pollution levels, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital recorded a concerning figure of 234, marking two consecutive days of poor air quality. This spike in pollution comes in the wake of Dussehra celebrations, which often contribute to a temporary rise in air contaminants.

A groundbreaking study released on Sunday sheds light on an extraordinary weather phenomenon and its profound impact on air quality trends across India. According to the research, a rare occurrence of three consecutive years of La Niña conditions, known as the "triple-dip" phenomenon, coupled with the effects of climate change, has led to unprecedented shifts in air quality during the 2022-23 winter season.

Delhi, India - The capital city of Delhi and its surrounding regions witnessed a sudden deterioration in air quality, plunging to 'severe' levels for the first time in 2024. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) promptly reinstated restrictions under Stage-3 of the anti-pollution measures known as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), aiming to curb the escalating environmental crisis.

The air quality in Delhi remains a cause for concern as the city endures a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) at a 'very poor' level, registering a reading of 372 on Friday. As the city wakes up to a thick haze, the Central Pollution Control Board reports the continuation of 'very poor' air quality levels on Saturday morning.

Delhi's air quality lingers in the 'very poor' category despite a marginal improvement, as pollution concerns persist. Official data indicates ongoing challenges despite slight amelioration, with forecasts hinting at continued 'very poor' air conditions.

Delhi's Environment Minister anticipates an improvement in the city's air quality in 2-3 days but maintains GRAP stage three restrictions on certain vehicle types. The region remains in the 'very poor' AQI category for the sixth day. Meanwhile, the city recorded the season's lowest minimum temperature at 9.2 degrees Celsius.

“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.