Air pollution, India

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.
India's worsening, "severe plus" air pollution forces even more dramatic safety measures
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season
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 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.
India Tightens Vehicle Entry Restrictions as Delhi's Air Pollution Worsens
Around 38% of the pollution in New Delhi this year has been caused by stubble burning - a practice where stubble left after harvesting rice is burnt to clear fields - in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana, according to SAFAR, a weather forecasting agency under the ministry of earth sciences.
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 15:00 IST (09:30 BST),
Delhi air quality at severe plus with no relief in sight, flight ops hit
Delhi's new action plan to combat rising pollution includes a ban on non-essential trucks, school closures, and remote work.
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6 Expert Approved Tips To Keep Indoor Air Pollution-Free For Newborns And Toddlers
Providing a healthy pollution-free indoor environment for newborns and toddlers is one of the most important steps parents ...
Air Pollution Could Increase The Risk Of Eczema In Adults: Study
A study found that people who live in places with high levels of air pollution are more likely to have eczema.
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Delhi Air Remains Hazardous Even After Anti-Pollution Curbs; Trains Delayed, DU & JNU Go Online
Smog covered the national capital in the morning hours and the visibility dropped, delaying at least 22 trains.
To fix air pollution, Gopal Rai wants artificial rain in Delhi: Why this is a long shot
The average air quality index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 492 on Tuesday at 7 am. The AQI in Alipur, Anand Vihar, Bawana, Narela, ...
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Pakistan’s Deadly Air Pollution Crisis
On November 7, as Pakistan was reeling from days of deadly air pollution, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz flew to ...
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Air Pollution Sees 20 PC Trade Loss: CAIT
Chennai: The air pollution in Delhi has led to an estimated loss of 20 per cent to the trade, finds a trader’s body.Rising ...
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Air pollution: Supreme Court allows virtual hearings but rules out complete shift to online mode
According to CPCB 24-hour average bulletin released at 4 pm on Tuesday, Delhi’s AQI was recorded at 460, falling in the ...
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Delhi Pollution: Is Odd Even Rule Returning To NCR?
As the Delhi air quality worsens, the government is likely to come up with major steps in the form of odd and even rules.