Smog in Delhi News

This deterioration in air quality led to prompting enforcement of Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital.

Several fire-related incidents were reported across India on the occasion of Diwali this Sunday. However, there have been no reports of casualties in these incidents so far.

Air quality across Delhi continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Monday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded at 296, in RK Puram at 290, in Punjabi Bagh at 280 and in ITO at 263

The overall air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 418 this morning. Some of the worst-affected areas were Punjabi Bagh (460), Narela (448), Bawana (462), Anand Vihar (452), and Rohini (451).

Even before Diwali, Delhi's air has become poisonous. Air pollution is increasing very rapidly in the capital Delhi. Seeing the way air pollution has increased in the morning, the memories of the past years have become fresh again...when people had stopped walking due to pollution in the morning...people used to go out wearing masks even during the day. ...AQI i.e. Air quality index had reached red color...this is the story of last year, but even this year the situation is not better.

NCPCR has warned the Delhi govt over poor air quality The NCPCR has suggested the Delhi govt to shut all schools till the air quality improves The AQI in the national capital recorded at 8 AM was at 364 (in the `Very Poor` category)

Now in DNA we will talk about the poison spread in Delhi's air. You must have noticed that for the past few days, there is a sore throat, burning in the eyes and shortness of breath. After waking up in the morning, it seems as if there is fog all around, but it is not as cold as it should be. In fact, the level of pollution in Delhi has increased very rapidly. The white sheet in the air, which you are thinking of as fog, is SMOG.

Noida's AQI was recorded in the `severe` category today. Air quality in the national capital continues to remain in the `very poor` category.

Air quality in Delhi remains poor for the sixth consecutive day with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 252 and major pollutants PM 2.5 at 214 and PM 10 at 211 which are both in the 'Poor' category, in Lodhi Road area. Watch this video to know more.

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Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who is currently filming in the capital for his next titled 'Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar' shared a spine-chilling video of how Delhi smog has affected the commuters badly and can even turn fatal on roads.

Delhi smog to continue for next three days All primary schools to remain closed today NGT says emergency like situation in Delhi-NCR

In order to combat air pollution, the AAP government today asked Delhi Police to launch a crackdown against 1.91 lakh diesel vehicles older than 15 years across the national capital.

The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a ban on all construction works in Delhi-NCR for a week in the wake of alarming air pollution in the national capital.

SC will hear a plea filed by Environment Pollution Control Authority seeking the court’s intervention in monitoring air pollution in Delhi.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday called for an emergency meeting to take stock on recent measures announced to combat the soaring pollution levels in the national capital.

The Centre needs to intervene to mitigate the alarming levels of smog, which have virtually turned Delhi into a 'gas chamber', mainly due to farm fires in neighbouring Punjab and Haryana, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday.

Delhi's air quality index hits the poor zone with thick smog enveloping Delhi-NCR region.