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New Delhi: With an aim t clean the Yamuna River at its source before the monsoon, the Delhi government has decided to deploy two weed harvester machines at the Najafgarh drain. It is believed to be one of the largest sources of pollutants flowing into the Yamuna. Tackling the issue is expected to lower the pollutant load that enters the area. It is also expected to improve the drainage efficiency of the national capital. According to Delhi's Water Resource Minister, Parvesh Sahib Singh, the cle ...Read More >
As part of its ongoing measures to clean and rejuvenate Yamuna, the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department on Saturday deployed two advanced dual purpose weed harvester-cum-trash skimmer machines - worth Rs 2.9 crore - at the Najafgarh drain, from where pollutants significantly enter the river. While inaugurating the machines, I&FC Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said, "Cleaning Najafgarh drain is directly linked to cleaning the Yamuna. We are now using modern, Made in India machines align ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A recent study covering more than 25 years of data by National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, and the JNTU-Hyderaba's department of civil engineering, has raised concerns over increasing groundwater vulnerability in parts of the Musi river basin, highlighting the growing risk of pollution in several sub-basins due to hydrogeological and human factors. While most sub-basins recorded some recovery in groundwate ...Read More >
Delhi-NCR recorded a maximum temperature of 37°C on April 2 with clear skies and no storm activity. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for April 4, forecasting rain and gusty winds Delhi-NCR weather conditions continue to fluctuate, with successive western disturbances bringing spells of rain to the region. While showers are occurring repeatedly, they are not expected to significantly impact temperatures at present. According to forecasts, rainfall is likely between April 3 and April 5. However ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled an aggressive and wide-ranging strategy to combat air pollution in the capital, signalling tough measures to ease traffic congestion at 62 identified hotspots through time-bound interventions. Announcing the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, she said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27 and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outc ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled an aggressive and wide-ranging strategy to combat air pollution in the capital, signalling tough measures to ease traffic congestion at 62 identified hotspots through time-bound interventions. Announcing the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, she said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27 and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outcomes. She said efforts a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The national capital was hit by a sudden change in weather patterns on Friday as a thick blanket of dust covered New Delhi, reducing surface visibility during the morning. The weather shift brought a dense blanket of dust to the city, obscuring the skyline and affecting visibility from Gol Dak Khana to Central Delhi and surrounding areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky for the rest of the day, with the possibility ...Read More >
Aero O2 restores up to 90% oxygen, detoxifies, and revitalizes homes New Delhi, Delhi, India - Business Wire India Orient Electric Limited, part of the USD 3 billion CKA Birla Group, today unveiled Aero O2, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle innovation that evolves the ceiling fan from simple air movement to active air revitalization. Powered by patented Bio-Oxy Plasma ION+ Technology, Aero O2 is India's first oxygen-enriching fan designed to create a fresher, more energizing indoor atmosphere for ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
New Delhi: As global energy supply chains face disruptions amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the Centre's decision to temporarily relax petroleum safety and licensing norms for kerosene distribution, has triggered an unexpected revival of a fuel India had nearly phased out. From a surge in kerosene stove sales to renewed policy debates, it's bringing back memories of an era when 'mitti ka tel' was a household staple, while also raising serious concerns over health, safety and environmental ...Read More >
On February 14, the country's capital had seen past the cold days and it was, in fact, a warm day for this time of the year. And yet, when the maximum temperature in the city crossed 25 degrees Celsius, its air quality index (AQI) was at a level that was "hazardous"- a figure above 300. Summer arrived early this year in India, but even when temperatures have hit 35 degrees Celsius in Delhi NCR, bad air quality refuses to go away. The air we breathe continues to choke us silently, even though it ...Read More >
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 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). 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 C ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Delhi's air quality worsens, the Delhi government has introduced emergency traffic curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). From Thursday, only BS6-compliant vehicles registered outside Delhi will be allowed to enter the city when GRAP Stage III or IV is in force, a move that could keep nearly 12 lakh vehicles off Delhi's roads during peak pollution days. During winter, Delhi's weather traps pollutants close to the ground, causing air quality to drop. Vehicle emissions ...Read More >
Delhi Air Quality: Delhi, India's capital city, is one of the largest and prominent cities of India. Delhi is a vibrant city famous for its rich history and cultural heritage such as India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Jantar Mantar, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, and so on. But apart from all this, Delhi is also famous for its most common headline of the Delhi air crisis. Most of the time, Delhi keeps facing the issues of air pollution and the a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday announced a one-time compensation of ₹10,000 for construction workers who have lost wages due to restrictions under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The move aims to provide immediate financial relief to labourers hit by a halt in construction activity amid severe pollution levels across the capital and the National Capital Region (NCR). The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) brought back GRAP Stage III restricti ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) New Delhi witnessed reduced visibility on Wednesday morning as shallow fog and mist enveloped parts of the city, according to official observations. Safdarjung recorded the lowest visibility of 900 metres in shallow fog at 6:30 am IST, while Palam reported 1,100 metres in mist at 7:00 am IST. Westerly winds blowing at 7-10 kmph helped prevent a sharper deterioration in visibility. Flight and road operations remained largely unaffected, though the India Meteorological De ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Delhi saw a marginal improvement in air quality on Tuesday as stronger winds and thinning fog pushed pollution levels out of the 'severe' category after three days, though they were still in the 'very poor' range. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 354 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Of the 39 active air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, only Mundka was in the 'severe' category with an AQI of 407, while 35 stat ...Read More >
New Delhi, 16 Dec (UNI) After waking up to a dense blanket of smog for several days as air pollution breached hazardous levels, Delhi residents got brief relief on Tuesday, with the city's air quality improving to the 'very poor' category. At 4 pm, Delhi's 24-hour rolling average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 354, a marked improvement from 427 on Monday and 461 on Sunday, the worst recorded so far this winter. Experts attributed the improvement to persistent surface winds that helped disper ...Read More >
This new data highlights the impact of urban transport on air quality across the nation. Mumbai recorded the highest road traffic carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per kilometre of road length among major Indian cities, driven by high vehicle density, according to a new high-resolution emissions dataset published in Scientific Data. Other large metros such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune also showed high levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from road ...Read More >
Stage III restrictions include a ban on non-essential construction, demolition work, stone crushing and mining activities. The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday invoked stricter GRAP Stage-III restrictions, including shifting schools to hybrid mode up to Class 5 and restrictions on construction and demolition work, in Delhi-NCR after pollution levels rose sharply amid unfavourable meteorological conditions. The national capital's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at ...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 >
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 >
The 24-hour AQI clocked in at 461, recording one of the worst Decembers ever documented. High moisture levels, cool temperatures, and stagnant winds conspired to keep pollutants hovering low, dimming the sky. A dense blanket of fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, severely reducing visibility across roads and disrupting normal movement, while the region continued to grapple with toxic air quality in the 'severe-plus' category. The deteriorating weather and pollution conditions also impact ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) A sharp drop in visibility and haze-obscured skyline marked another low for Delhi on Monday as its AQI touched 498 in the morning and settled at 427 by the evening, with air quality in the hazardous "severe" zone. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 27 monitoring stations across the city recorded "severe" air quality, while 12 stations reported "very poor" levels. Wazirpur recorded the worst air quality among the 40 stations, with an AQI of 475. Not ...Read More >
"Currently, Delhi is getting easterly winds. These winds are not only calm, but are also bringing moisture, which aids pollution accumulation," said Mahesh Palawat, vice-president of meteorology and climate change at Skymet Weather, a private weather forecasting service. The Central Pollution Control Board's 4pm bulletin said average AQI was 427 on Monday. At 431, Delhi's 24-hour average AQI exceeded the 400-mark - i.e. 'severe' category - for the first time this winter on Saturday. AQI deteri ...Read More >
Even with farm fires at a multi-year low, Delhi-NCR's winter air remains suffocating. For most of October and November, pollution levels hovered between 'very poor' and 'severe', fuelled by a rising "toxic cocktail" of PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO) emitted mainly from vehicles and other local sources. At least 22 air-quality monitoring stations in Delhi recorded carbon monoxide (CO) levels above permissible limits on more than 30 of the 59 days assessed, with Dwarka Sect ...Read More >
Patna: Patna has witnessed a remarkable improvement in the air quality this Oct and Nov compared to the same months last year, said Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB).In the first 10 days of Nov, the city recorded one good air day on Nov 1 with the air quality index (AQI) of just 41, followed by one satisfactory day, six moderate days, and only one poor day. Last year, during the same period from Nov 1 to 10, Patna endured eight poor air days, including a peak AQI of 282 on Nov 2, with ...Read More >
Words by Sanjay Jha, ITV News in New Delhi Delhi, one of the world's most polluted capitals, is preparing to induce artificial rain later this month in an attempt to counter its worsening air pollution. The city's government has approved a cloud-seeding operation between October 28 and 30, the first such experiment in the Indian capital, hoping that induced rainfall will help wash away the thick smog that blankets the city every winter. The operation follows the Hindu festival of Diwali, whic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) Environmentalists have termed the Delhi government's cloud-seeding trial a short-term measure, saying it may temporarily reduce pollution but will not address the root causes of the capital's deteriorating air quality. The Delhi government, in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, conducted a cloud-seeding trial on Tuesday to induce artificial rain in parts of the national capital. "Rain can subside pollution but it is only a temporary, end-of-the-tail solution that might prov ...Read More >
Noida, October 28: Delhi is gearing up for an artificial rain experiment through cloud seeding to bring temporary relief from its hazardous air pollution. The operation is being led by IIT Kanpur and aims to trigger rainfall between October 28 and 30 to help wash away harmful pollutants choking the capital's skies. The aircraft for cloud seeding in Delhi has taken off from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, ANI reported. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta confirmed that all preparations for the cloud seedin ...Read More >
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