Air pollution in Delhi
Overview of the air pollution in the Indian city of Delhi
Air pollution in Delhi ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos
The air quality in Delhi, the capital territory of India, according to a WHO survey of 1,650 world cities, and a survey of 7,000 world cities by the US-based Health Effects Institute in August 2022, is the worst of any major city in the world. It also affects the districts around Delhi. Air pollution in India is estimated to kill about 2 million people every year; it is the fifth largest killer in India. India has the world's highest death rate from chronic respiratory diseases and asthma, according to the WHO. In Delhi, poor quality air irreversibly damages the lungs of 2.2 million or 50 percent of all children.
| 0 shares | ShareTweetSavePostSend |
![What is Cloud Seeding, Urgent Call for Artificial Rain, Delhi AQI hits 500| WATCH [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241119/1393849288-What-is-Cloud-Seeding-Urgent-Call-for-Artificial.jpg) What is Cloud Seeding, Urgent Call for Artificial Rain, Delhi AQI hits 500| WATCH Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:52Published | |
You Might Like
Delhi Air Pollution: AQI marginally improves from 'severe' to 'very poor' categoryAccording to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in Delhi was 379, categorised as 'very poor, as of 8 am on Thursday.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Pollution: Toxic air quality in national capital is reducing life expectancy of residents at this whopping rateThis toxic smog is a recurring ordeal for over 30 million residents in Delhi and neighboring areas, with experts warning that the poor air quality is cutting the city's average life expectancy by seven..DNA - Published | |
Delhi Pollution: This is the BIGGEST reason behind alarmingly high AQI in Delhi, it's not stubble-burning, vehiclesEfforts to control the escalating crisis have included the enforcement of Phase 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), but the situation remains grim as cold weather and stagnant winds trap..DNA - Published | |
AQI level in 'severe-plus' category; flights diverted; staggered office timings: Delhi Pollution crisis top updatesDelhi NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 measures, including traffic restrictions and staggered office hours. The Supreme Court has mandated these..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: 'Do not relax anti-pollution GRAP-4 curbs without informing us', SC to Delhi governmentA bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih pointed out that there was a delay in implementation of preventive measures under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) even after..DNA - Published | |
Delhi Pollution: Air quality plummets to 'severe+' category as AQI inches closer to 500 in Delhi-NCR, GRAP IV imposedUnder the GRAP stage 4, the authorities suspended in-person classes for all except for students of classes 10 and 12. Entry of trucks into Delhi has been prohibited except for the trucks carrying..DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP 3 to be imposed in national capital from Nov 15, strict ban on...There will be a strict ban on construction and demolition activities, road construction, including paving of sidewalks, restriction on boring and drilling work, etcDNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: AQI hits 'Severe' category, record high in India today with 418Delhi recorded the worst air quality in India on Wednesday with a severe AQI of 418 while Noida and Gurugram also faced very poor levels.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Pollution: Air quality remains in 'very poor' zone, AQI reaches over 330According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 4 pm stood at 335 ('very poor'). The city recorded an AQI of 334 at 9 am.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Pollution: National capital's PM 2.5 Levels 13% higher than previous Diwali, reports suggestMeanwhile, a report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), said the PM2.5 levels decreased by 4 per cent as compared to Diwali last year.DNA - Published | |
Delhi AQI touches 400: Many times over WHO limit, pollution in 'severe' categoryIn most areas of Delhi, the AQI has once again reached the category of very poor to hazardous.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: National capital's AQI improved to 'poor' category two days after Diwali due to...On Friday a day after the Diwali celebration, the city's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).DNA - Published | |
Delhi Air Pollution: Thick smog across Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram as air quality remains 'severe', check Delhi-NCR AQIThe Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stated that at 5 a.m., AQI readings in Anand Vihar, RK Puram, IGI Airport, and Dwarka crossed the 400-mark. According to CPCB data, the average AQI in Anand..DNA - Published | Delhi Air Pollution: Thick veil of smog over Delhi; AQI continues in 'severe' categoryThe air quality at 7 am in Bawana was recorded at 442, RK Puram was 418 in Jahangirpuri it was 441 in Dwarka, 416 in Alipur 415, in Anand Vihar 412.DNA - Published |
Delhi Air Pollution: Rainfall witnessed in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram improves AQI from 'severe' to 'very poor'In Delhi, the Central Pollution Control Board recorded a substantial drop in the Air Quality Index (AQI).DNA - Published | Delhi Air Pollution: Entry of app-based taxis from other states banned, odd-even scheme deferredAir quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the 'severe' category again on Wednesday.DNA - Published |
Delhi Pollution: Air quality in capital remains 'severe' for 4th day; here are steps govt taking to curb itTo protect the health of schoolchildren, the government also decided to suspend in-person classes in all schools, except for students in grades X and XII preparing for board exams, until November 10...DNA - Published | Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP 4 imposed, ban on vehicles registered outside of Delhi; AQI turns 'severe plus'GRAP has imposed severe limitations including an immediate prohibition on the entry of diesel-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered outside of Delhi.DNA - Published |
Delhi Air Pollution: Marginal dip in levels as wind speed improves, health concern risesPollution levels in Delhi and its surrounding areas dipped marginally overnight due to a relatively better wind speed, though the concentration of poisonous PM2.5 was still over 80 times the healthy..DNA - Published | Delhi Air Pollution: Non-essential construction, demolition work banned in national capital as air quality worsensPlumbing, woodworking, interior design, and electrical work are examples of non-polluting activities that are permitted.DNA - Published |
Delhi Pollution: Curbs under GRAP 3 removed as capital's air quality improves to 'poor'Construction and demolition work in Delhi-NCR can now be resumed as the GRAP 3 has been lifted in view of improved air quality.DNA - Published | Delhi Pollution: GRAP Phase III curbs back as capital's air quality turns 'severe', non-essential construction bannedThe pollution level in Delhi entered the 'severe' category after November 4, when the AQI was 447.DNA - Published |
Delhi Air Pollution: WFH for 50% government employees as air quality becomes severeDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced work-from-home policy for 50% of Delhi government employees due rising to air pollution.DNA - Published | Delhi Air Pollution: Arvind Kejriwal directs primary schools to be closed from tomorrowAs air pollution continues to prevail in Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal has directed primary schools to be closed starting Saturday.DNA - Published |
Delhi Air Pollution: SC to hear plea raising air pollution issue in Delhi on November 10The last several days have seen the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi fall into the "severe" category.DNA - Published | Delhi Air Pollution: Health expert warns of 'medical emergency' amid rise in pneumonia, chest infection casesAccording to reports, many people having been admitted to the ICU after reporting pneumonia and chest infections.DNA - Published |
