India, air pollution

India's worsening, "severe plus" air pollution forces even more dramatic safety measures
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
Air pollution in India's capital of Delhi is now at 'extreme' and 'toxic' level
India's capital region of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority Delhi's Chief Minister Atishi Marlena said that all of northern India was in the middle of a "medical emergency.
New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season
Delhi’s Air Pollution Soars More Than 17 Times Over Safe Levels
Delhi recorded air pollution more than 17 times above an acceptable level as worsening smog triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools.
Delhi air pollution blankets India's capital in dense smog, sparking emergency measures
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
New Delhi closes schools, bans construction as air pollution shoots up
Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season.
India Tightens Vehicle Entry Restrictions as Delhi's Air Pollution Worsens
Around 38% of the pollution in New Delhi this year has been caused by stubble burning - a practice where stubble left after harvesting rice is burnt to clear fields - in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana, according to SAFAR, a weather forecasting agency under the ministry of earth sciences.
India’s Capital Chokes as Air Pollution Levels Hit 50 Times the Safe Limit
In several areas of the city, pollution levels were more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended safe limit. Forecasts say the poor air quality will continue into the week.
India's north shrouded in smog as Delhi pollution hits season high
By Tanvi Mehta NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Toxic smog engulfed much of northern India on Monday and pollution readings in New Delhi hit their highest of this pre-winter season, after dense fog overnight. Visibility dropped to 100 metres in the capital and at least eleven flights were diverted.
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 15:00 IST (09:30 BST),
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in ‘hazardous’ smog
Pollution levels in India’s capital, Delhi, have soared to their highest levels this year, forcing schools and offices to close and cloaking the city in “hazardous” thick brown smog. In some parts of the city,
Conquer the pollution crisis: Must-know air purifier maintenance tips for a healthier and cleaner home
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Air Pollution Could Increase The Risk Of Eczema In Adults: Study
A study found that people who live in places with high levels of air pollution are more likely to have eczema.
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Air pollution warning for patients with heart disease
It is known that people suffering from conditions such as heart disease tend to suffer during spikes in air pollution, but ...
Air Pollution Warning for Americans With Heart Problems
A study on the inflammatory effects of air pollution has found that individuals with heart problems are more seriously affected.
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Utah air pollution could impact 2034 Winter Olympics, USU professor warns
A Utah State University professor warned that if signifigant improvements aren't made, Utah air pollution could impact the 2034 Olympics.
Delhi air pollution crisis: GRAP IV cannot be relaxed even if AQI goes below 450, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said the implementation of GRAP Stages 3 and 4 has been delayed and asked states in the Delhi-NCR area to ...
Doctor reveals air pollution’s worst effect on health, warns: 'If your exposure is more than 4 hours...’
Dr. Puneet Khanna revealed the worst impact of rising AQI levels on health, and how it has affected people of all ages.
Delhi air pollution LIVE updates: NCR continues to choke in ‘severe plus’ air quality, AQI plummets to over 450
At least 18 zones in the national capital recorded an AQI of over 450, falling in the ‘severe plus ’ category, CPCB data ...