<p>The air quality of Delhi worsened on Saturday and reached the unhealthy&nbsp;category as the national capital woke up to a slightly cold morning.</p>

<p>Anand Vihar's air quality fell into the&nbsp;hazardous category at 407 while pollution reading at Punjabi Bagh stood at 307.</p>

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<p>According to a report, the air quality of Delhi is expected to further drop as winds coming from the northwestern side is likely to bring toxic pollutants from Haryana and Punjab as the crop burning has begun.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the minimum temperature dropped to 17.5 degrees Celsius — the lowest minimum in seven years between October 1 and 15, officials in the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.</p>

<p>According to IMD the maximum temperature to hit 33.0 Celsius in the day.</p>

<p>The air quality of north India worsens drastically every year during the winter months with smog covering the region due to the burning of paddy straw in Punjab and Haryana in the months of October and November. According to reports, it is one of the major contributors to air pollution in Delhi and its neighbouring cities.</p>

<p>The national capital and its nearby cities become the worst affected areas every year when particles from stubble burning combine with industrial pollution, vehicular emission and dust due to construction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Imran Hussain expressed concern over the unabated stubble burning noticed in the neighbouring states.</p>

<p>Taking to his official Twitter handle, Hussain shared some pictures of burning crop residue in the state surrounding the National Capital Region (NCR), despite the prohibition on the same."It is a matter of deep concern that when such instances are visible even on the National Highway, what might be the situation in other areas of these states?" he tweeted.<br />
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The air quality of Delhi worsened on Saturday and reached the unhealthy category as the national capital woke up to a slightly cold morning. Anand Vihar's air quality fell into the hazardous category at 407 while pollution reading at Punjabi Bagh stood at 307.

The air quality of Delhi worsened on Saturday and reached the unhealthy category as the national capital woke up to a slightly cold morning. Anand Vihar's air quality fell into the hazardous category at 407 while pollution reading at Punjabi Bagh stood at 307. According to the latest AQI data, Delhi's Anand Vihar is at 699(Hazardous) on Air Quality Index #AQI pic.twitter.com/7f115dNBdb — ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2018 × According to a report, the air quality of Delhi is expected to further drop as winds coming from the northwestern side is likely to bring toxic pollutants from Haryana and Punjab as the crop burning has begun. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature dropped to 17.5 degrees Celsius — the lowest minimum in seven years between October 1 and 15, officials in the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. According to IMD the maximum temperature to hit 33.0 Celsius in the day. The air quality of north India worsens drastically every year during the winter months with smog covering the region due to the burning of paddy straw in Punjab and Haryana in the months of October and November. According to reports, it is one of the major contributors to air pollution in Delhi and its neighbouring cities. The national capital and its nearby cities become the worst affected areas every year when particles from stubble burning combine with industrial pollution, vehicular emission and dust due to construction. On Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Imran Hussain expressed concern over the unabated stubble burning noticed in the neighbouring states. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Hussain shared some pictures of burning crop residue in the state surrounding the National Capital Region (NCR), despite the prohibition on the same."It is a matter of deep concern that when such instances are visible even on the National Highway, what might be the situation in other areas of these states?" he tweeted.

Delhi air quality deteriorates; Anand Vihar in 'hazardous' category with 407 AQI

<p>The government must take steps on a &quot;war footing&quot; to improve air quality in Delhi and all unscientific development projects and construction works should be stopped immediately as part of initial measures, a Congress MP said on Friday.</p>

<p>Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Mullappally Ramachandran said Delhi has become one of the most polluted cities globally and the Centre must act with a sense of urgency to deal with the problem.</p>

<p>&quot;It is terrifying to see people wearing masks to protect themselves from pollution, closure of all schools... For any nation, health of its citizens must be precious. The government must act on a war-footing to deal with the situation,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>The MP from Kerala demanded stopping of &quot;all unscientific development projects and construction works immediately&quot; as part of measures to improve the air quality.</p>

<p>He also said the government should also examine how to deal with stubble burning in neighbouring states which is identified as one of the reasons behind increasing levels of pollution in Delhi.</p>

<p>Last month, the city government had ordered all schools to be closed for four days after the capital was engulfed by a thick cover of smog.</p>

<p>The dangerous level of pollution had triggered massive health concerns following which local authorities had announced a series of short term measures like spraying of water from fire trucks to keep pollutants down.</p>


The MP from Kerala demanded stopping of "all unscientific development projects and construction works immediately" as part of measures to improve the air quality.

The government must take steps on a "war footing" to improve air quality in Delhi and all unscientific development projects and construction works should be stopped immediately as part of initial measures, a Congress MP said on Friday. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Mullappally Ramachandran said Delhi has become one of the most polluted cities globally and the Centre must act with a sense of urgency to deal with the problem. "It is terrifying to see people wearing masks to protect themselves from pollution, closure of all schools... For any nation, health of its citizens must be precious. The government must act on a war-footing to deal with the situation," he said. The MP from Kerala demanded stopping of "all unscientific development projects and construction works immediately" as part of measures to improve the air quality. He also said the government should also examine how to deal with stubble burning in neighbouring states which is identified as one of the reasons behind increasing levels of pollution in Delhi. Last month, the city government had ordered all schools to be closed for four days after the capital was engulfed by a thick cover of smog. The dangerous level of pollution had triggered massive health concerns following which local authorities had announced a series of short term measures like spraying of water from fire trucks to keep pollutants down.

Delhi pollution raised in Lok Sabha, Congress MP asks for Centre's intervention

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As the issues of air quality in Delhi continue, a slight improvement in the air was recorded on Thursday which dropped to the &#39;very poor category from &#39;severe&#39; category before.&nbsp;<br />
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Delhi had been in the &#39;severe&#39; air quality category for a past couple of days, health ministers issued statements for people to remain indoors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were also high-level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) across residential areas heightening the toxicity of the haze, reports said.</p>

<p>As per the Air Quality Index (AQI) data, Delhi&#39;s Lodhi Road area has prominent pollutant PM 2.5 in &quot;very poor&quot; category.</p>

<p>The air quality did not come in the way of the ongoing test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla, however, the Lankans wore N95 anti-pollution masks while fielding.</p>

<p>Medics on Monday urged cricket&#39;s governing body to revise its rulebook after a Test match between India and Sri Lanka went ahead in the capital despite <a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/cricketers-vomiting-after-playing-in-polluted-delhi-sri-lanka-coach-25769">players vomiting and wheezing for air</a>.</p>

<p>At RK Puram, a densely populated residential area, NO2 was recorded at 135 ug/m3 while levels at ITO, which witnesses heavy volume of traffic, was 206.</p>

<p>During the week, NO2 had climbed to levels as high as 195 at Anand Vihar while the same was 155 and 127 at RK Puram and Dilshad Garden, respectively.</p>

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The AQI level in the capital was recorded in the "severe" zone for seven days between November 7 and November 13

As the issues of air quality in Delhi continue, a slight improvement in the air was recorded on Thursday which dropped to the 'very poor category from 'severe' category before. Delhi had been in the 'severe' air quality category for a past couple of days, health ministers issued statements for people to remain indoors. There were also high-level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) across residential areas heightening the toxicity of the haze, reports said. As per the Air Quality Index (AQI) data, Delhi's Lodhi Road area has prominent pollutant PM 2.5 in "very poor" category. The air quality did not come in the way of the ongoing test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla, however, the Lankans wore N95 anti-pollution masks while fielding. Medics on Monday urged cricket's governing body to revise its rulebook after a Test match between India and Sri Lanka went ahead in the capital despite players vomiting and wheezing for air. At RK Puram, a densely populated residential area, NO2 was recorded at 135 ug/m3 while levels at ITO, which witnesses heavy volume of traffic, was 206. During the week, NO2 had climbed to levels as high as 195 at Anand Vihar while the same was 155 and 127 at RK Puram and Dilshad Garden, respectively. (inputs from agencies)

Delhi's air quality improves slightly, but still 'very poor'

<p>In a first in international cricket, play in the third Test between India and Sri Lanka was halted three times because of pollution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first stoppage lasted 15 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second stoppage lasted two minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the third stoppage, captain Virat Kohli declared India&#39;s first innings at 536 for 7 to get the Lankans off the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A number of Sri Lanka players were also seen wearing masks while fielding.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Play was halted the first time after Sri Lankan paceman Lahiru Gamage began to look ill while bowling.</p>

<p>And at one point the Sri Lankans were even short of players after he and fellow fast bowler Suranga Lakmal returned to the pavilion.</p>

<p>India&#39;s Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay top scored with 243 and 155, while Sri Lanka&#39;s Lakshan Sandakan got four wickets for 167 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-becomes-first-captain-to-score-six-double-ton-25723" target="_blank">Also read:&nbsp;Kohli hits double ton, becomes </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-becomes-first-captain-to-score-six-double-ton-25723" target="_blank">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-becomes-first-captain-to-score-six-double-ton-25723" target="_blank"> captain to score 6 Test double centuries</a></p>

<p>This is not the first time a cricket match has been stopped in Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last November, two Ranji trophy matches were stopped -- one at the Feroze Shah Kotla and the other at Karnail Singh Stadium -- again because of pollution.&nbsp;</p>

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Captain Virat Kohli declared India's first innings at 536 for 7 after the third stoppage to get the Lankans off the field

In a first in international cricket, play in the third Test between India and Sri Lanka was halted three times because of pollution. The first stoppage lasted 15 minutes. The second stoppage lasted two minutes. After the third stoppage, captain Virat Kohli declared India's first innings at 536 for 7 to get the Lankans off the field. A number of Sri Lanka players were also seen wearing masks while fielding. Delhi Pollution Live update. pic.twitter.com/eKVktElVGt — Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) December 3, 2017 × Is this a first? Sri Lankan cricketers were wearing masks on the field during the 3rd #INDvSL Test match in Delhi, India. #Smog #Pollution pic.twitter.com/Ebhs1ZeE6t — Island Cricket (@IslandCricket) December 3, 2017 × Play was halted the first time after Sri Lankan paceman Lahiru Gamage began to look ill while bowling. And at one point the Sri Lankans were even short of players after he and fellow fast bowler Suranga Lakmal returned to the pavilion. India's Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay top scored with 243 and 155, while Sri Lanka's Lakshan Sandakan got four wickets for 167 runs. Also read: Kohli hits double ton, becomes first captain to score 6 Test double centuries This is not the first time a cricket match has been stopped in Delhi. Last November, two Ranji trophy matches were stopped -- one at the Feroze Shah Kotla and the other at Karnail Singh Stadium -- again because of pollution.

3rd Test: Pollution halts play three times, Lanka players wear masks while fielding

<p>New Delhi woke up to a choking blanket of smog on Tuesday as air quality in the world&#39;s most polluted capital city reached hazardous levels.</p>

<p>The US embassy website said levels of the fine pollutants known as PM2.5 that are most harmful to health reached 703&nbsp;well over double the threshold of 300 which authorities class as hazardous.</p>

<p>&quot;The moment I stepped out of my home I started coughing and there was a burning sensation in my eyes,&quot; said Naresh Yadav, a bank employee, as he walked to work in central Delhi.</p>

<p>&quot;The government can&#39;t solve this problem alone, people need to pitch in and help the government to protect the environment.&quot;</p>

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<p>Delhi&#39;s air quality typically worsens ahead of the onset of winter as cooler air traps pollutants near the ground, preventing them from dispersing into the atmosphere, a phenomenon known as inversion.</p>

<p>Firecrackers set off to celebrate the Diwali festival of lights in the city add to the toxic mix created by pollution from diesel engines, coal-fired power plants and industrial emissions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The problem is further exacerbated by the burning of crop stubble by farmers after the harvest in north India, a practice that remains commonplace despite an official ban.</p>

<p>India&#39;s Central Pollution Control Board said high levels of moisture in the air and a lack of wind meant emissions had become trapped in the environment.</p>

<p>&quot;Total calm conditions, marked by the complete absence of wind, has led to the situation,&quot; Dipankar Saha, a senior executive with the board, told the Press Trust of India news agency.</p>

<p>&quot;The moisture has trapped emissions from ground-level sources.&quot;</p>

<p>The hashtag #smog was the top trending topic on Twitter early Tuesday as angry residents demanded stronger measures to curb pollution.</p>

<p>&quot;This is the state of air quality this morning in Delhi-NCR! Horrific!&quot; posted one resident beside a picture of thick smog.</p>

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<p>Unprecedented pollution levels this time last year forced schools to shut as authorities scrambled to contain the crisis.</p>

<p>The World Health Organization in 2014 classed New Delhi as the world&#39;s most polluted capital, with air quality levels worse than Beijing.</p>

<p>A report in the Lancet medical journal last month said pollution had claimed as many as 2.5 million lives in India in 2015, the highest in the world.</p>

<p>Last month an environmental watchdog ordered the shutting down of all diesel generators and the city&#39;s lone coal-fired power plant as part of a slew of measures to curb pollution.&nbsp;<br />
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New Delhi woke up to a choking blanket of smog on Tuesday as air quality in the world's most polluted capital city reached hazardous levels. The US embassy website said levels of the fine pollutants known as PM2.5 that are most harmful to health reached 703 well over double the threshold of 300 which authorities class as hazardous. "The moment I stepped out of my home I started coughing and there was a burning sensation in my eyes," said Naresh Yadav, a bank employee, as he walked to work in central Delhi. "The government can't solve this problem alone, people need to pitch in and help the government to protect the environment." Delhi's air quality typically worsens ahead of the onset of winter as cooler air traps pollutants near the ground, preventing them from dispersing into the atmosphere, a phenomenon known as inversion × Delhi's air quality typically worsens ahead of the onset of winter as cooler air traps pollutants near the ground, preventing them from dispersing into the atmosphere, a phenomenon known as inversion. Firecrackers set off to celebrate the Diwali festival of lights in the city add to the toxic mix created by pollution from diesel engines, coal-fired power plants and industrial emissions. The problem is further exacerbated by the burning of crop stubble by farmers after the harvest in north India, a practice that remains commonplace despite an official ban. India's Central Pollution Control Board said high levels of moisture in the air and a lack of wind meant emissions had become trapped in the environment. "Total calm conditions, marked by the complete absence of wind, has led to the situation," Dipankar Saha, a senior executive with the board, told the Press Trust of India news agency. "The moisture has trapped emissions from ground-level sources." The hashtag #smog was the top trending topic on Twitter early Tuesday as angry residents demanded stronger measures to curb pollution. "This is the state of air quality this morning in Delhi-NCR! Horrific!" posted one resident beside a picture of thick smog. The deteriorating quality of air in Delhi over the last one week (WION) × Unprecedented pollution levels this time last year forced schools to shut as authorities scrambled to contain the crisis. The World Health Organization in 2014 classed New Delhi as the world's most polluted capital, with air quality levels worse than Beijing. A report in the Lancet medical journal last month said pollution had claimed as many as 2.5 million lives in India in 2015, the highest in the world. Last month an environmental watchdog ordered the shutting down of all diesel generators and the city's lone coal-fired power plant as part of a slew of measures to curb pollution.

Delhi smog: PM2.5 pollutants well over double what is considered hazardous

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<p>Contrary to Environment Minister&nbsp;Dr Harsh Vardhan&#39;s claims that the air quality this year was better than that of last year, with 569 Air Quality Index (AQI), the pollution levels at Delhi&#39;s Anand Vihar was marked&nbsp;&quot;Hazardous&quot; whereas the air quality at RK Puram and ITO was rated &quot;Very Unhealthy&quot; with 239 and 251&nbsp;(AQI) respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pollution level in Delhi had been on a constant rise. The recent stubble burning in and around Delhi had added to this degrading quality of air.</p>

<p>However, Vardhan said that the&nbsp;air quality in Delhi has been very good this year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&quot;Last year we had smog for almost 3, 4 days. Nobody was able to breathe in Delhi but&nbsp;this year the&nbsp;early morning after Diwali everyone could breathe comfortably,&#39;&#39; he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;we are on the right path,&#39;&#39; the minister said and added that good days have improved. Satisfactory days have doubled, moderate days improved by almost 22 per cent, he said.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>There was no health affliction in terms of development of lung disease and others, he added.&nbsp;</p>

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With an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 569, Delhi's Anand Vihar was ranked 'Hazardous' whereas RK Puram and ITO came under?'Very Unhealthy'?air quality with 239 and 251(AQI) respectively.

Contrary to Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan's claims that the air quality this year was better than that of last year, with 569 Air Quality Index (AQI), the pollution levels at Delhi's Anand Vihar was marked "Hazardous" whereas the air quality at RK Puram and ITO was rated "Very Unhealthy" with 239 and 251 (AQI) respectively. The pollution level in Delhi had been on a constant rise. The recent stubble burning in and around Delhi had added to this degrading quality of air. However, Vardhan said that the air quality in Delhi has been very good this year. Air quality has been significantly better this year. AQI on Diwali & post Diwali were 326 and 367 this year compared to 426 & 425 in 2016. — Dr. Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) October 20, 2017 × "Last year we had smog for almost 3, 4 days. Nobody was able to breathe in Delhi but this year the early morning after Diwali everyone could breathe comfortably,'' he added. "we are on the right path,'' the minister said and added that good days have improved. Satisfactory days have doubled, moderate days improved by almost 22 per cent, he said. There was no health affliction in terms of development of lung disease and others, he added. Supreme Court recently banned sale of firecrackers to regulate the pollution caused by crackers during Diwali this year. Air quality has been significantly better this year. AQI on Diwali & post Diwali were 326 and 367 this year compared to 426 & 425 in 2016. — Dr. Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) October 20, 2017 ×

Delhi: Environment minister claims air quality 'very good' but Anand Vihar 'hazardous', RK Puram 'very unhealthy'