Air quality in Delhi breached the ‘poor’ category on Tuesday with a reading of 201, and Delhi's AQI stood at 169 at 9 am on Monday, rising to a 24-hour average of 189 by 4 pm, which was a 22-point increase from Sunday's AQI of 167.

Delhi's air quality falls to ‘poor’ levels ahead of Diwali — Here’s why

India has been experiencing a decline in sunlight since 1988. This has largely been due to uncontrolled air pollution, with aerosols jumping up, triggering the cloud cover to become unbalanced and prolonged. So India has been bereft of enough sunshine for nearly 40 years now. 

Sun has not been shining much on India for nearly 40 years. Blame the government

The UK has seen a significant rise in employees taking sick leave due to respiratory illness. The number has risen by 10 million; what used to be 6 million in 2020, the year the world witnessed the pandemic.

6 million during pandemic, 16 million working days lost in UK due to respiratory illness in 2022

Many factors could be the trigger to depression, but a study finds pollution could be a contributor too. It reveals that long-term exposure to air pollution and specifically to sulfur dioxide can increase the risk of depression. Science & Tech

Did you know? Air Pollution could heighten risk of depression

India news: Delhi government announced vehicles older the 15 years will be denied fuel in addition they will also install smog guns at necessary locations.

Delhi government bans refueling of vehicles older than 15 years. Here's all you need to know

India news: The Supreme Court had earlier instructed the CAQM to impose Stage III measures if AQI exceeded 350 and to introduce Stage IV restrictions if air quality worsened beyond 400.

GRAP III restrictions reinstated in Delhi-NCR as air quality drops to 'very poor'

A new study has found that over 1.5 million people die in India every year due to long-term exposure to air pollution and high PM2.5 levels. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, said that the entire 1.

Breathing kills! Air pollution claims 1.5 million lives every year in India, claims study

Delhi's air pollution crisis has reached alarming levels, with air quality consistently falling into the "very poor" and "severe" categories. The ongoing environmental disaster has triggered the implementation of the graded response action plan or grap-4, which enforces stringent restrictions to mitigate the pollution. These measures include curbs on commercial vehicle movement, halting construction activities, and reducing outdoor events. Watch in for more details!

India: Delhi Schools To Resume Physical Classes As SC Eases Anti-Pollution Measures

In a major relief for New Delhi, the Supreme Court has eased GRAP-IV (Stage IV) restrictions due to improved air quality. The Court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to reduce these measures to GRAP-II (Stage II) but restrained any further relaxation.

Supreme Court lifts GRAP-IV restrictions as Delhi’s AQI drops to 'Moderate'

Delhiites are breathing easy after nearly two months. Delhi's air quality index has come down to 161, according to the data from the central pollution control board. With this, the Indian capital's AQI is down to the 'moderate' category, and this period of relief is expected to continue for the next two to three days. Watch in for more details!

Delhi's AQI Drops To 'Moderate' Category After Nearly Two Months

A new study published by The Lancet reveals that between 2000 and 2019, health issues linked to air pollution from landscape fires caused over 2.5 million deaths in India. These include wildfires and human-made fires, such as the burning of farm stubble, globally. Watch in for more details!

Air Pollution Deadly Toll Revealed: Over 2.5 Mn Deaths In India Linked To Landscape Fire Pollution

Air Quality in the Indian capital continues to worsen.. This morning, Delhi reclaimed the position of the most polluted city in the country,. After moving down the list for the past few days. Delhi woke up to ‘very poor’ air quality today with an air quality index of 331. At least 22 of the 38 monitoring stations show ‘very poor’ AQI levels. Watch in for more details!

Delhi's Air Quality Worsens After Brief Respite

After a brief respite pollution levels in the Indian capital have worsened once again this morning with the air quality index rising further up in the very poor category. Watch in for more details!

Delhi Air Pollution: Farm Fields Burning In North India Partly Responsible For Smog: Study

Delhi Air Quality Worsens After Brief Despite

Even as the air quality in the national capital Delhi has improved slightly, schools across the city are closed. Gurgaon and other NCR districts are considering reopening the schools following a Supreme Court directive. Watch this report for more details!

Schools in Delhi Prepare to Reopen Despite Pollution Concerns

India's transport sector is driving a surge in fuel consumption and carbon emissions, with potential global implications. According to a recent study by think tank t-e-r-I, emissions from India's transportation could significantly impact climate goals, as vehicle numbers and fuel demand are projected to soar through 2070.

India’s Transport Boom Fuels Emission Surge

Air pollution in the capital Delhi has returned to severe level from very poor category in most places. To curb pollution levels, ---The New Delhi municipal corporation carried out night cleaning and sweeping of roads at several locations in the national capital early Friday morning. Top Court has instructed pollution measures should not be removed until instructed. Watch top know more!

India: Supreme Court Suggests Restarting Physical Classes In Delhi Amid Heavy Pollution

A slight respite for the Indian Capital New Delhi as the air quality improved to the poor category on Monday morning. Watch in for more details!

Delhi's Air Quality Improves To 'Poor' With AQI Below 300

Air pollution in Delhi has dropped from the "severe" level to the "very poor" category in many areas. To combat the pollution, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation has initiated nighttime road cleaning and sweeping across multiple locations in the capital.

Delhi Pollution: Toxic Air and Vanishing Green Cover Create A Perfect Storm

Delhi is struggling with severe smog, turning the city into a "gas chamber" as air pollution levels soar to hazardous levels.

Delhi: Toxic Air and Vanishing Green Cover Create A Perfect Storm

Shocking: Five Trees Lost Every Hour in Capital Crisis

Delhi Suffocates: A Gas Chamber Choked By Smog

Air pollution in the capital has gone from severe level to very poor category in most places. In an effort to curb pollution levels the New Delhi Municipal Corporation carried out Night Cleaning and sweeping of roads at several locations in the national capital early on Friday morning. Watch in for more details!

Delhi Pollution Crisis: Delhi's Air Moves From Severe To very poor Category

Air pollution in the capital Delhi has gone from severe level to very poor category in most places...In an effort to curb pollution levels, ---The New Delhi municipal corporation carried out night cleaning and sweeping of roads at several locations in the national capital early Friday morning...

Delhi Air Pollution: Vehicles Remain Largest Contributors To Pollution

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