LIVE News Updates on Air Pollution in Delhi, NCR: The city is still shrouded in a dense fog. Over the next 15 to 20 days, Delhi-NCR's pollution levels could get worse; because of the slow moving winds, the situation is predicted to last until November 8.
LIVE News Updates on Air Pollution in Delhi, NCR: Smog and fog shrouding the Delhi skyline on November 4.
LIVE News Updates on Air Pollution in Delhi, NCR: For the past few days, Delhi's pollution levels have stayed in the "severe plus" category, with AQI readings in the "400" range at a number of the city's surrounding locations. In the morning on Sunday, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) reported an overall average AQI of 410.
The centre instructed the Delhi-NCR states to apply GRAP-4's last stage on Sunday in order to address the "severe" AQI. The state government announced a "work from home" policy for 50% of government employees until further orders as part of the final stage of the pollution control plan.
The Central Pollution Control Board's data indicates that since October 27, Delhi's air quality index has risen by more than 200 points. Since November 12, 2021, when the previous high of 471 was recorded, the worst air quality was recorded on November 3. Since then, the air quality has been getting better with comparatively faster wind speeds. But for the sixth day in a row, a dense, poisonous haze still shrouds the nation's capital. Watch this space for LIVE news updates on air pollution in Delhi, NCR.
In light of the worsening air quality ahead of Diwali and expectations of a further deterioration, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav urging that only CNG, electric, and BS VI-compliant vehicles be permitted in Delhi-NCR. Watch this space for LIVE news updates on air pollution in Delhi, NCR.
Nov. 5, 2023, 09:33:54 PST
The AQI for Delhi rose by 200 points from October 27 to November 3.
Over 200 points were added to Delhi's AQI between October 27 and November 2. Sunday saw an increase in the AQI to 410.
Nov. 5, 2023, 09:21:14 PST
From November 1 to November 15, Delhi's pollution threat will get worse.
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has conducted an analysis and predicts that the pollution menace will worsen between November 1 and November 15. In Punjab and Haryana, the number of stubble burning incidents will peak during this time.
Nov. 5, 2023, 09:01:45 IST
"Declare Health Emergency Now": Licypriya Kangujam, a young Indian climate activist, stages a protest at India Gate.
The youngest climate activist from India, Licypriya Kangujam, who spoke for her country at the UN, called for Delhi to declare a "health emergency" in response to the country's growing air pollution. On Saturday, she demonstrated in front of the India Gate as well.
November 5, 2023, 8:42:46 PM IST
Can cancer be caused by air pollution? This is what an AIIMS physician has to say.
In addition to damaging the respiratory system, coronary artery diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and arthritis are directly linked to air pollution. We possess scientific proof linking it to various cancer types, according to Dr. Piyush Ranjan (additional professor, department of medicine, AIIMS).
It is crucial to realise that breathing in air pollution does not only cause respiratory illnesses; it also has an impact on other bodily systems. Arthritis, heart attacks, strokes, and coronary artery diseases are all directly correlated with pollution. Its relationship to various cancer types is established by scientific evidence," he stated.
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