 As air quality in slips into the ‘severe’ zone, the urge to step away from the smog becomes less indulgence and more necessity.

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The Environment Minister blamed the previous Kejriwal-led AAP government, saying it was impossible to fix a long-standing problem in a short span of time.

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Following the ban, netizens flooded social media with memes, mocking the move taken by the Delhi government and accusing the authorities of not making proper efforts to combat air pollution in the city.

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The chants were originally meant for cheering the footballer Messi; however, the chants quickly turned against the Delhi CM and the worsening air quality of the national capital. The episode underscored growing public frustration over pollution in the national capital.

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Global studies have found that toxic air pollution is having a severe toll on the health of Indians, with rising rates of respiratory diseases and other health issues linked to poor air quality. Despite mounting evidence, the Indian government has denied a direct link between air pollution and public health, stating that other factors play a more significant role.

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The warning of the Delhi CM comes amid the national capital experiencing one of the most toxic stretches of winter in recent years. Since November, Delhi has experienced “very poor” air quality (AQI 300-400) or worse on approximately 30 days.

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Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to 'hazardous levels' as pollution spikes amid cold December weather

The national capital’s air quality also saw a slight improvement with an AQI of 270 at 6 am on Sunday (Nov 30), slipping into ‘poor’ category from ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’, a significant decrease in air pollution in the last few weeks.

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Locals have expressed concern about their health, saying they are experiencing breathing difficulties and eye itching due to deteriorating air quality.

Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ for 15th straight day, records AQI of 341

A recent study from Climate Trends shows that even when some sources of pollution drop, factors like weather and geography keep smog levels high. The situation highlights how structural and long-term solutions are needed to tackle this ongoing crisis.

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The comments section of the LG’s post was filled with people slamming him and the Delhi authorities. While some mocked them, others questioned why the government is not focusing on the pollution issue in the city.

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Delhi lifts GRAP-3 restrictions as schools and government offices resume regular operations

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Monday issued an advisory, warning airlines and airports of possible disruptions in flight operations as the authorities track the cloud moving across the region. 

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The national capital recorded an overall AQI of 380, a slight deterioration from Saturday’s levels.

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The air in the national capital continues to be unbreathable for the another day. Delhi is under a dense blanket of pollution, with several pockets slipping into the severe category despite intermittent strong winds.


Delhi’s Air Remains Unbreathable for Fourth Consecutive Day

Delhi’s hazardous air quality is driven by pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, and nitrogen dioxide. These particles come from vehicles, industries, dust, and seasonal causes like crop burning. High pollution levels continue to impact health and life expectancy in the city.

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The Supreme Court has also asked the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit a report on the steps they are taking to curb stubble burning, a major cause of pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. 

Delhi air quality remains ‘severe’, crosses 400 mark despite GRAP III restrictions

Seven areas in Delhi, including Bawana and Wazirpur, have seen a rise in AQI reaching the ‘severe’ category. Pollution from factories, traffic, and stubble burning affects millions of people.

Top 7 Delhi areas with the worst AQI

Delhi authorities on Tuesday (Nov 11) imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after the AQI dropped to “very poor”. Under the restrictions, construction and industrial activities are banned, along with restrictions on vehicular emissions.

Toxic smog continues to blanket Delhi, AQI misses ‘severe’ mark by 1 point

Delhi’s air quality stayed in the very poor category on Monday (Nov 10), with an AQI of 345 at 2 pm, according to IITM data.

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