Delhi, Air Pollution

Delhi’s Air Pollution Soars More Than 17 Times Over Safe Levels
Delhi recorded air pollution more than 17 times above an acceptable level as worsening smog triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools.
Delhi Air Pollution: 'Do not relax anti-pollution GRAP-4 curbs without informing us', SC to Delhi government
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih pointed out that there was a delay in implementation of preventive measures under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) even after the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched alarming levels in the national capital.
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
GRAP 4 in Delhi: Here's how current air quality in Delhi can impact health
Discover how the current air quality in Delhi is affecting health. Learn about the health risks associated with severe air pollution and measures to stay safe.
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
Air quality in northern India has worsened over the past week, with New Delhi's AQI recording a reading of 465, classified as "severe plus category", on Sunday evening due to unfavourable meteorological conditions,
Delhi imposes most stringent set of restrictions as smog hangs over Indian capital
Delhi ’s government imposed the most stringent set of restrictions on the movement of vehicles and people as the toxic smog enveloping the Indian capital worsened on Monday. The city’s average air quality index was 457 in the morning,
Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP-IV in Effect; Full List of What's Allowed and What's Banned
In Delhi NCR, GRAP Stage 4 was implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) at 8 a.m. today after the Air Quality Index (AQI) fell into the "severe plus" category. This decision was reached following an urgent meeting of the GRAP subcommittee on November 17,
Supreme Court hearing on Delhi pollution today as air quality dips to worst
The Supreme Court agreed for an urgent hearing of a plea on Monday seeking directions to curb air pollution in the national capital and adjoining areas.
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
SC to hear plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb pollution in Delhi
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb air pollution in the national capital
Delhi's Toxic Air Equals Smoking 49 Cigarettes a Day as AQI Hits An Alarming 978
Delhi residents are breathing in air so toxic that it’s equivalent to smoking 49 cigarettes daily. As of November 18, Delhi’s ...
Delhi air pollution crisis: GRAP IV cannot be relaxed even if AQI goes below 450, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said the implementation of GRAP Stages 3 and 4 has been delayed and asked states in the Delhi-NCR area to ...
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SC asks Delhi govt to implement GRAP-4 norms: Here is what it means
As Delhi-NCR chokes under "severe-plus" air quality amid dense fog, the Supreme Court, on Monday, November 18, directed the ...
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Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: Health Risks and Urgent Measures
Delhi's air quality has reached 'severe plus' levels, posing health risks to all residents. Doctors advise using N95 masks ...
Delhi’s air quality equals smoking 21 cigarettes daily
Delhi’s air pollution has reached alarming levels, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 969 as of Monday afternoon, categorised ...
'Smoking in Bengaluru is healthier than...': Netizens react as Delhi sees the worst ever pollution with AQI hitting 500 in some areas
Social media users have taken X to express their frustration and concern over the deteriorating air quality in Delhi. Some ...
New Delhi closes schools, bans construction as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on ...
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Delhi’s vehicular fumes contribute 17% of air pollution Monday. Crop burning, no wind make it worse
Till Saturday, a majority of Delhi’s pollution load was from stubble fires (25.10%), followed by vehicular emission (12.58%), ...