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Air quality: Unusual condition in Delhi, quick recovery unlikely, says SAFAR
Three major factors are responsible for this situation -- secondary particle formation, extremely calm local surface winds and stubble burning-related intrusion, said SAFAR The share of stubble burning in Delhi's PM2.5 pollution was 22% on Tuesday
2 min read10 Nov 2020A strong arm to ease a choke-hold
The proposal of a statutory anti-pollution authority armed with enforcement power could potentially help Delhi-NCR breathe easy again. Such a body must make a scientific assessment of the problem and draw the right lessons on air clean-ups from around the world
1 min read27 Oct 2020Pollution problem can't be resolved in a day, continuous efforts needed: Javadekar
Javadekar says e-vehicles are becoming popular and more than two lakh e-vehicles were being used in India currentlyHe had earlier said that 95% of air pollution in the city is due to local factors.
2 min read18 Oct 2020Delhi Metro launches special drive to ensure adherence to pollution norms at construction sites
As part of the drive, the frequency of the inspections done to check the adherence to the pollution control measures has been enhancedThe drive is being monitored by DMRC’s Managing Director Dr. Mangu Singh
2 min read18 Oct 2020Govt gears up to tackle winter air pollution woes, to deploy 50 teams in Delhi
Crop residue burning has contributed just 4% to recent air pollution, said JavadekarThe teams will be authorised to recommend the closure of illegal factories
1 min read15 Oct 2020'Red light on, gaadi off': Delhi CM Kejriwal urges people to take this pledge to reduce air pollution
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal asked people to switch off vehicles while waiting at traffic signals to reduce air pollutionThe national capital today recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 315 at 11:10 am
1 min read15 Oct 2020India must take urgent action on air pollution, says WHO director Neira
Several studies conducted by WHO have linked pollution with premature deaths in IndiaWe urge governments to take measures to reduce the massive damage this pollution is causing to health of the citizens, adds Neira
1 min read19 Dec 2019Air pollution: SC mulls if state govts should compensate citizens for toxic air
The SC issued show cause notices to the state govts of Delhi and 3 adjoining states asking why they should not compensate citizens for diseases, suffering caused by pollutionHuman life and health have been put in danger, the court said in the order on 25 November
1 min read26 Nov 2019Delhi pollution: Air quality slips to 'very poor' category again
Delhi air quality: According to SAFAR, the overall AQI was recorded at 340SAFAR advised sensitive people to avoid all physical activity outdoors
1 min read21 Nov 2019Delhi's air quality very poor, likely to enter severe zone by Friday
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) was 301 at 4 pm, up from 242 at 4 pm on Tuesday, according to the CPCBCalm surface winds in Delhi are likely to prevent dispersion of pollutants and the fire count has increased significantly (around 1,000) as compared to last week, SAFAR said
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