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New Delhi: Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday, with the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the 'Very Poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI stood at around 378 at 8 am, showing marginal improvement from Monday, when it had slipped into the 'Severe' category at 427. Despite the slight dip, pollution levels remained alarmingly high across several parts of the national c ...Read More >
Mumbai Weather Update: Mumbai woke up on Tuesday with a thick layer of smog spread across the city, reducing visibility and raising fresh concerns over worsening air pollution. Despite favourable weather conditions, air quality emerged as the city's biggest challenge. According to data from air quality monitoring platform AQI.in, Mumbai's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 163 during the early hours of Tuesday, placing it in the 'poor' category. While this marked a slight improvement comp ...Read More >
As the air quality index in Delhi continues to worsen, the residents of the capital are speaking up. During Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's event at Arun Jaitley stadium, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta was met with chants of 'AQI, AQI', A viral video showed a section of the crowd chanting 'AQI', 'AQI'. The unexpected greeting for CM Gupta comes amid the rising levels of air pollution in Delhi. The chants also come amid a sharp drop in visibility and haze-obscured skyline in Delhi as the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced marginal relief on Tuesday as weather conditions led to a slight improvement in air quality and visibility. The change came after north-westerly surface winds helped disperse the thick fog and haze that had blanketed the region a day earlier. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to the 'very poor' category, registering 381 on Tuesday, compared to 'severe' levels recorded on Monday. Str ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- A thick layer of smog and dense fog covered the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) on the morning of Dec 15, pushing air quality into the "severe" range and affecting flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Several flights were delayed after visibility dropped sharply due to the fog. This was the first major spell of winter fog in the national capital this season, according to Indo-Asian News Service. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, stood at 457 at 6am local ...Read More >
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): At least four people lost their lives and 25 others sustained injuries after several buses caught fire following a massive collision on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district during the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. According to the police, the accident occurred at Yamuna Expressway's Milestone 127 amid low visibility caused by dense fog. Soon after the incident, police teams and fire department personnel rushe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday morning issued a fog advisory, warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations amid reduced visibility in the national capital. In a post shared on X at around 6:06 AM, Delhi Airport said, "Flight operations are steadily recovering, but disruptions may persist for certain departures and arrivals." Also Read | VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: 5 Key Changes in India's Rural Employment Law Replacin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday morning issued a fog advisory, warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations amid reduced visibility in the national capital.In a post shared on X at around 6:06 AM, Delhi Airport said, "Flight operations are steadily recovering, but disruptions may persist for certain departures and arrivals."Travellers were advised to contact their respective airlines directly for accurate and timel ...Read More >
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): At least four people lost their lives and 25 others sustained injuries after several buses caught fire following a massive collision on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district during the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. According to the police, the accident occurred at Yamuna Expressway's Milestone 127 amid low visibility caused by dense fog. Soon after the incident, police teams and fire department personnel rushe ...Read More >
Delhi Pollution LIVE Updates: On Tuesday morning, a thick toxic haze blanketed the national capital, sharply reducing visibility and causing major disruptions to flight and train operations. Delhi recorded yet another day of hazardous air quality as the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark, placing the city firmly in the "severe" pollution category. On Monday, poor visibility caused by dense smog led to the cancellation of at least 228 flights, including 131 departures and 97 arrivals, ...Read More >
Delhi's overall AQI stood at 378 ('very poor'), a marginal improvement from Monday's 'severe' 427. Despite the dip, hazardous smog persists, with some areas still in the 'severe' category, prompting government action on schools and emissions.Delhi's Air Remains 'Very Poor' The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from ...Read More >
Delhi weather update: Delhi is likely to witness very dense fog conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its weather bulletin. Dense fog in Delhi has disrupted flight operations, causing problems to the passengers. Shallow fog during morning hours is likely to persist in the national capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of very dense fog like conditions for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh for December 16 and December 17. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality showed a marginal improvement compared to Monday, when the AQI had touched 427 at around 4 pm, falling in the 'severe' category. Despite the slight dip, pollution levels remai ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pets and birds in the national capital are increasingly suffering from respiratory distress, eye infections and stomach ailments as air pollution worsens, veterinary doctors said. Animals that stay close to the ground are more vulnerable to fine particulate matter, especially PM2.5, which penetrates deep into the lungs and enters the bloodstream. Veterinarians reported a rise in cases of lung congestion, coughing, fever, eye and nasal discharge, pneumonia, eye irritation and loose m ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With toxic air choking the capital, the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday accused BJP governments at the Centre and in states of remaining indifferent as people struggled to breathe. AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj said the region was facing emergency-like conditions due to severe pollution, yet Prime Minister Narendra Modi had remained silent on the crisis. He also criticised Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, alleging she caused global embarrassment by confusing the Air Quality Index ...Read More >
Mathura: An incident of a road mishap has surfaced from Uttar Pradesh where several buses caught fire early Tuesday morning on the Delhi-Agra Expressway. In the video, the man who was recording the video on his mobile phone can be heard saying that at least four busses gutted into fire. Multiple fatalities are feared, as the mishap was so intense that several buses were gutted by fire. At least four people lost their lives, and several were injured in a multi-vehicle pile-up on the Delhi-Mumba ...Read More >
Delhi AQI Live Updates: Delhi remained shrouded in a thick layer of smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 498, placing it in the severe pollution category. Out of 40 air quality monitoring stations in the capital, 38 reported severe air quality, while two stations recorded very poor levels. Jahangirpuri was the most polluted area, with an AQI of 498. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 401 and 500 is classified as severe, while levels ...Read More >
Earlier, on November 26, the CJI had considered moving court hearings to a fully virtual mode after experiencing discomfort during an hour-long walk in Delhi's polluted air. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has urged members of the Bar and parties-in-person to use the hybrid mode of appearance via video-conferencing for matters listed before the Supreme Court, citing the city's worsening weather and air quality. A circular issued by the apex court administration on Sunday said, "In view of th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - Dense toxic smog blanketed India´s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by several hours, authorities said. Healthcare experts warned residents to avoid all outdoor activities as hospitals reported an influx of pat ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 498, which falls in the higher spectrum of 'severe' category. The air quality was 'severe' at 38 stations while it was 'very poor' at two stations. Jahangirpuri, which recorded an AQI of 498, recorded the worst air quality amongst all 40 stations. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'modera ...Read More >
Delhi continued to grapple with poor air quality on Monday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 452 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'Severe' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). IMAGE: A thick layer of toxic smog blankets Delhi on Monday morning. Photograph: ANI on X This continues the trend observed on Sunday, when the AQI was 461 at around 4 pm. Large parts of the city were covered in a dense layer of toxic smog, significantly reduc ...Read More >
Weekly Health Horoscope For December 15- 21: Check Your THIS Week Health Tip, Zodiacs Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the action plans of Ghaziabad and Noida aimed at tackling air pollution in the two cities. This was the first review under a series of meetings on city-specific action plans in the NCR, which will culminate in a state-level review in the coming days. The review is ...Read More >
With Delhi grappling with the season's worst air quality, there has been a surge in the number of patients with respiratory issues at city hospitals in the past two days, according to doctors. Resurgence of health issues has been noticed in patients whose conditions had stabilised, they added. Doctors pointed out that persistent dry cough, fatigue, and difficulty inbreathing were common issues facing people ofall ages. Thesewere particularly severein the elderly, children, and those ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Dense toxic smog blanketed India's capital on Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by several hours, authorities said. Healthcare experts warned residents to avoid all outdoor activities as hospitals reported an influx of patients ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today e-inaugurated and in virtual mode laid the foundation stone of several key developmental projects worth ₹37.92 crore in Srinagar district, aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure, improving civic amenities and enhancing the quality of life of the people. According to an official press release, the chief minister e-inaugurated the remodelling and repair work of the Wool Mandi at Nowshera in Srinagar, completed at a cost of ₹1 crore. He laid the e ...Read More >
The High Commission has asked its nationals to follow the advisory issued by Delhi authorities, urging residents to stay indoors, especially children and those with respiratory or cardiac ailments, and to use masks if stepping out. As Delhi air pollution rose to an alarming level along with foggy conditions in the city, the Singapore High Commission issued an advisory for its nationals living in Delhi-NCR on Monday. Referring to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)'s decision to inv ...Read More >
"In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India has advised, if convenient, the Members of the Bar/Parties-in-Person to avail hybrid mode of appearance through video conferencing facility in their matters listed before the Hon'ble Courts," the circular stated. In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court issued a circular Sunday advising lawyers and litigants to appear virtually, citing "prevailing weather conditions", a day after Delhi's air quality plunged int ...Read More >
Delhi-NCR's air quality watchdog has formed a 15-member expert panel to combat vehicular pollution, a major regional pollutant. This committee, comprising academics and specialists, will devise a comprehensive strategy for emission reduction. The Commission for Air Quality Management has set up a 15-member expert committee to tackle vehicular pollution in Delhi-NCR, saying that such emissions remain a major contributor to air pollution in the region. According to a statement, the committee bri ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday e-inaugurated and, through virtual mode, laid the foundation stones for multiple developmental projects worth ₹37.92 crore in Srinagar district. The initiatives aim to strengthen urban infrastructure, improve civic amenities, and enhance the quality of life for residents. The e-inauguration and foundation stone ceremony was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC). Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The first meeting of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for in NCR and adjoining Areas to address air pollution from vehicular emissions was held on Monday under the Chairmanship of Ashok Jhunjhunwala and Co-Chaired by Prof Randeep Guleria. The meeting focused on broad discussions on key issues related to vehicular emission sources in Delhi-NCR, CAQM said in a post on X. Also Read | Delhi Air Pollution: Gov ...Read More >
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