The situation of air pollution continues to deteriorate in the Delhi NCR region, a housing society in Gurugram conducted “artificial rain” on Thursday (Nov 7). They used sprinklers from a high-rise building and conducted artificial rain to counter the problem of rising pollution.

India: Gurugram’s housing society conducts ‘artificial rain’ to combat pollution as AQI exceeds 400

The Indian capital is choking as air quality continues to worsen. Multiple areas in Delhi have reached ‘severe’ levels in the air quality index, nearing the 450 mark. As winter approaches, air pollution across the city is intensifying, and the situation is expected to further deteriorate in the coming days.

New Delhi: Indian Capital Chokes Under Blanket Of Smog As AQI Drops To 'Severe' Category

Delhi becomes the world's most polluted city post Diwali, other nearby cities are affected. Relentless firecracker bursting during Diwali covers the Delhi-NCR in smog blanket. National capital defied the firecracker ban causing severe noise pollution and reduced visibility. City's air quality dropped to the ‘very poor’ category after heavy use of fireworks. Watch to know more!

India: Relentless Firecracker Bursting During Diwali Covers Delhi-NCR In Smog | WION Originals

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi NCR has doubled in just one day, prompting officials to attribute the surge in pollution levels to external factors, including emissions from Pakistan. This sharp decline in air quality raises health concerns for residents, as authorities scramble to implement measures to mitigate the impact of pollution. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges of air quality management in the region, particularly during certain seasons.

Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'

Delhi NCR’s Air Quality Index Doubles In A Day, Officials Attribute Pollution To Pakistan

New Delhi is facing severe air quality issues as the Air Quality Index (AQI) drops to 'very poor' levels in recent days, raising health concerns for residents. Experts warn of the potential impact on well-being and offer essential tips for staying safe amid the hazardous conditions.

Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Likely To Deteriorate To 'Severe' Category

Delhi’s toxic air is back, quality dips to ‘very poor’ days before Diwali. Thick fog blankets national capital, AQI crosses 400 in Anand Vihar. Capital records minimum temperature of 20.4 degrees Celsius, two notches above average. Watch to know more!

New Delhi: Toxic Air Engulfs Capital, Quality Dips To ‘Very Poor’ | WION Originals

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR as the air quality of the area entered the 'Very Poor' category on Monday (Oct 21).

GRAP Stage-II measures imposed in Delhi-NCR amid increasing pollution. Check out restrictions

Continuous rain has been observed in Delhi and nearby areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) over the past few days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the total rainfall in Delhi was recorded as exceeding 1,000 mm by early September, surpassing the usual annual and seasonal averages.

Delhi's air quality reaches year's best with AQI at 52 after early September rainfall surpasses annual average

A surprising study reveals that the majority of lung cancer diagnoses in India are made by nonsmokers. Several factors, including hormone imbalance, genetic susceptibility, and increased exposure to contaminated air, are the main cause of lung cancer in Indians.

Study reveals lung cancer hit non-smoker Indian earlier than westerners

According to a shocking report, nonsmokers in India account for the bulk of lung cancer diagnoses. The main cause of lung cancer among Indians has been identified as a combination of factors including hormone imbalance, genetic predisposition, and increased exposure to contaminated air.

Study reveals majority of lung cancer patients in India are non-smokers, poor AQI to be blamed

The Indian national capital Delhi occupied the first rank as most polluted in the country among 254 cities in January 2024 this year, according to an analysis done by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.

Delhi 'most polluted' among 254 cities in India

India: Delhi most polluted of 254 Indian cities in January 2024: Study

India's capital city Delhi has been ranked first on the list of country's most polluted cities in the month of January, as per an analysis done by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

Delhi tops list of most polluted Indian cities in January 2024

Delhi woke up to a dense layer of fog on Thursday morning as temperature dropped to 7 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Low visibility due to the dense fog was reported from several areas of the city.

India: Delhi pollution hits sever mark

In a significant development, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas has announced a re-evaluation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in response to a positive shift in the air quality scenario.

GRAP Stage III reversed in Indian capital city Delhi as air quality improves

The air quality of India's national capital New Delhi, after falling in the 'poor' category, again turned 'very poor' on Thursday (Dec 7). The air quality index (AQI) in the capital city was 289 at 10 am (local time) and reached 301 – which falls under the 'very poor' category by 11 am (local time) and further deteriorated to 315 by 3 pm (local time).

India: New Delhi's AQI turns 'very poor' again, temperature likely to fall

India's Mumbai is often hailed as the City of Dreams. The city has long attracted people from far and wide but now residents of Mumbai are looking to relocate from this city of Dreams. Why? Well due to its worsening air quality. WION's principal correspondent Disha Shah gets us this report.

India's financial capital Mumbai engulfed with smoke

India's national capital is witnessing a sharp spike in air pollution levels with many parts of Delhi battling dangerous air quality. The Delhi government has said that the situation is expected to remain for the next two days.

Delhi AQI: Air Quality worsens in India's Capital

It is another year of North India breathing toxic air since the start of the winter season. The AQI remains at an alarming level, with no signs of any improvement in the coming days. The persistent bad air has become a health emergency. According to experts, air pollution can have long-term life-altering health impacts. How can India address its ongoing acute and deepening air quality crisis? Vikram Chandra talks to expert, Dr Vivek Nangia, Chief of Pulmonology, Max Healthcare, New Delhi.

Delhi AQI: Toxic air is a health crisis

Delhi AQI: Top ten facts about pollution in India

The air quality remains very poor at 405 in India's capital Delhi. This is according to the forecasting body under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences. In many parts of Delhi NCR, the AQI which had decreased because of the rain has now spiked to dangerous levels after Diwali.

Delhi AQI: Schools likely to remain closed beyond November 18

37 of the 40 most polluted cities are in South Asia. PM2.5 levels in Delhi, Kathmandu, Lahore, and Dhaka are up to 20 times higher than levels the WHO calls 'healthy'. What are the reasons for this, and what are the solutions? Experts track it down to a spurt in economic activity and industrialization that is tripping over itself. The World Bank has called for a coordinated approach among South Asian nations to defeat the malaise and the very real threat it poses.

South Asia's air pollution woes

The air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas continues to remain in the severe category. Watch this report to know more.

Delhi AQI: Air pollution in Delhi may reduce next week

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