Air quality News

Asthma and allergies in urban children are undoubtedly a rising challenge. Yet, with greater awareness, timely medical intervention, and coordinated efforts from healthcare providers, policymakers, parents, and communities, we can change this narrative.   

Extreme heat may raise the levels of airborne toxins inside homes. One of the biggest contributors is volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including formaldehyde, a colourless gas emitted by many everyday household items.

The main pollutant, PM2.5, has reached a concentration 35.6 times greater than the limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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SC proposed strict oversight, stating it might pass an order barring authorities from downgrading beyond GRAP Stage-IV without judicial approval, even if the AQI drops below 300.  

Amid the worsening air quality in the national capital, several measures are set to kick in as AQI reaches alarming levels. 

Transform your space into a serene oasis with indoor water fountains and backflow smoke fountains. These elegant pieces bring numerous benefits, including stress relief, improved air quality, and a calming ambiance, perfect for meditation, yoga, or relaxation. Discover how small water fountains can significantly impact your physical and emotional well-being.  

The advantages of reducing pollution exposure on skin health are clear. Alongside staying hydrated and protected from the sun, adding an air purifier to your routine helps guard against airborne pollutants—an often-neglected aspect. As we aim to maintain youthful and healthy skin, opting for a high-efficiency air purifier is a practical step toward creating a cleaner indoor environment and supporting skin wellbeing.  

Several cities across India witnessed poor air quality with smog and poor AQI causing severe impacts on large areas.

The air quality in some parts of the national capital was recorded in the 'severe’ category.

Air pollution below India's national clean air standard is responsible for around 33,000 deaths annually in ten Indian cities. The Lancet Planetary Health has released the report.  

Heat waves and poor air quality often go hand-in-hand because lingering high pressure creates a stagnant environment. With light winds and no precipitation, pollutants don't get cleared from the air, and they build up right above ground level. 

Every year World Asthma Day is celebrated on May 7 and the theme for this year is “Asthma Education Empowers”. With increasing air pollution and drastic weather changes, these numbers will surely increase in the coming years.

Know how pollution impacts fertility and reproductive health in women. Expert shares the effects on menstrual cycles, infertility, and other reproductive processes caused by exposure to toxic air.

ISRO's findings have revealed a concerning trend of escalating air pollution levels following the Diwali festivities. 

With severe air quality and high level of pollution in Delhi-NCR, doctors are observing an increase in the number of patients with complaints of redness, itching, and watering in the eyes. 

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi dropped from 461 at 7 am on Friday to 398 this morning.

The air quality in Delhi continues to be in ‘Poor’ category on Saturday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Under the GRAP 4 regulations,  only CNG, electric, and BS VI-compliant vehicles from other states can enter Delhi, with some exceptions for essential services.