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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.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at various locations early Saturday was still above the 200 mark.
The air quality in Delhi improved to the 'very poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI was recorded at 356 in the national capital during early hours on Thursday.
The main pollutant, PM2.5, has reached a concentration 35.6 times greater than the limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The step to impose Stage 4 curbs was prompted by the major drop in AQI, which breached the 400 mark on Monday night. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 379 at 4 pm.
The air quality panel of the Central government on Monday invoked restrictive measures under stage three of the air pollution control plan.
A thin layer of smog engulfed several areas around Delhi-NCR, including India Gate and Barapulla.
Theo Jones, Dyson Engineer shares with Zee News Digital queries about the indoor air quality in our home that could help us make educated decisions to reduce air pollution exposure.
Karachi's air quality index (AQI) surged to 212, making it the most polluted major city globally, according to the Swiss group IQAir's rankings as reported by The News International.
Lahore has topped the national air quality index, followed by Peshawar as the second most polluted city in the country. Multan ranks third, Rawalpindi fourth, Karachi fifth, and Islamabad sixth on the list.
Air masks are definitely not a myth and provide protection from particulate matter suspended in the air if used correctly and if the right kind of mask is used.
Delhi's air quality worsens to 'severe' category, smog disrupts trains, and residents continue daily activities amid worsening conditions.
With pollution levels at "severe plus," Delhi residents are enduring the worst air quality of the season, posing severe health risks. Stay tuned for live updates.
At 6 am on Monday, the air quality index registered 481, a level classified as 'severe plus'.
Amid the worsening air quality in the national capital, several measures are set to kick in as AQI reaches alarming levels.
Delhi’s overall AQI was recorded at a concerning 428 at around 7 am on Sunday.
An AQI reading of 1600 is considered extremely hazardous, posing a risk to everyone, even those in good health, and significantly increasing the risk of respiratory issues.
NCR's pollution levels can pose a severe threat to a person's health. As the capital and its surroundings choke, an expert shares his insights on how to minimise the disastrous impact of air pollution.
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