Topic: Air Quality
India ranks 5th in air pollution, Assam’s Byrnihat world’s most polluted city, Delhi most polluted capital
According to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir, Byrnihat in Assam is the most polluted city in the world, registering an average PM2.5 level of 128 µg/m³, while Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally.
Yellow alert issued for dense fog in Delhi, disrupting flights and reducing visibility
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi due to dense fog, which has significantly reduced visibility across the city and disrupted flight schedules. Authorities have urged travelers to recheck their flight statuses before heading to the airport and to allow extra time for their commute.
Delhi AQI still ‘severe’: Stage III of GRAP imposed, schools shift to online mode
Delhiites began their day under a blanket of smog, with the air quality index (AQI) in some parts of the city falling to the 'severe' category.
Delhi’s AQI remains “very poor” as winter smog sets in
As winter approaches, Delhi is blanketed by a thin layer of smog, with the city's air quality index (AQI) persisting in the "very poor" category.
Delhi air quality plummets to ‘very poor’ post-Diwali despite ban on firecrackers
Delhi’s air quality dropped sharply into the ‘very poor’ category following Diwali celebrations, with residents openly defying a ban on firecrackers.
Air quality levels decline in major indian cities
Air quality in major Indian cities has significantly worsened, raising serious health and environmental alarms. Recent data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)...
