Thursday, 21 November 2024 Following Diwali celebrations, Delhi is grappling with severe air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 400. Actress Richa Chadha expressed her concern by retweeting a video depicting people igniting firecrackers amidst the hazardous air quality. She called the situation heartbreaking and criticized the apathy towards the health crisis. Meanwhile, actress Parineeti Chopra and her husband, Raghav Chadha, faced criticism for cycling near Raisina Hill despite the severe pollution levels. Social media users sarcastically commented on their decision to cycle in such hazardous conditions.
Delhi AQI has reached "severe plus" levels of 500, making it dangerous for residents. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has sought the Centre's approval for artificial rain (cloud seeding) to combat the toxic smog. This video explains how cloud seeding works, 7 how it can help clear pollutants...
Post-Diwali, Delhi's air quality plunged to "very poor" with an AQI of 361, significantly worse than last year's 218. RK Puram recorded the highest at 398, followed by other areas exceeding 395...
Thursday, 21 November 2024
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