‘Severe’: Delhi chokes with hazardous air as AQI crosses 400 at multiple monitoring stations

Amid the scramble for solutions to fix Delhi’s smog, China’s Beijing template offers replicable cues

Beijing, once one of the world's most polluted cities, has transitioned into one of the cleanest capital cities in Asia in little over a decade. Its success could serve as a model for other cities worldwide, with China's efforts in air pollution reduction, built on a strong policy framework, offering a replicable pathway.

‘Severe’: Delhi chokes with hazardous air as AQI crosses 400 at multiple monitoring stations

Delhi's air quality remains severe, with an AQI of 382 on Monday. Fifteen monitoring stations reported readings above 400, marking the 11th consecutive day of 'very poor' air quality.

Delhi's AQI goes from bad to worse; can it affect pregnancy?

New Delhi: When a pregnant woman breathes poor-quality air. It not only takes a toll on her well-being but also affects the baby’s growth, development, and long-term health. Pregnant women must exercise caution when the air quality outside is poor. Dr. Padma Srivastava, Senior Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Lullanagar, Pune, shared some vital tips for mums-to-be amid rising pollution levels. Air pollution is becom…

Delhi chokes under smog as air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category - OrissaPOST

New Delhi: A layer of pollution continues to blanket Delhi and its neighbouring cities, with air quality remaining firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, raising health concerns among residents. At 7:30 am Tuesday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 435, according to the air quality tracker aqi. in. Particulate matter levels in the capital remain dangerously high. The PM 2.5 concentration stood at 294 μg/m³ at 7 a.m., while PM 10 …

How Vehicles Are Choking NCR Air Quality, & What's Being Done

Delhi’s rising vehicle load and its impact on air quality have come under sharp scrutiny after the Prime Minister’s Office reviewed data on emissions and traffic volume in the National Capital Region. A high-level meeting chaired by the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister examined the scale of the problem and directed states to speed up measures that can cut pollution and reduce dependence on older vehicles. Officials noted that Delhi hold…