Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh contributes to Delhi’s air pollution, with 1,251 fresh farm fires reported on November 18, 2024, marking the highest single-day count this season. Despite this factor, data shows that stubble burning or Parali does not greatly contribute to pollution. Even after bans and interventions, stubble burning persists, adding to the deadly mix of pollutants that worsen air quality during the cooler months. What other factors contribute to air pollution?

Is Stubble Burning The Real Cause Of Delhi Air Pollution? | WION Wideangle

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

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Japanese citizens express concern over water pollution linked to U.S. military bases, fearing environmental and health impacts.

Japanese Citizens Worried About Water Pollution Caused By U.S. Bases

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...

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On Thursday, the overall air quality in New Delhi saw a slight improvement, moving from "severe" to "very poor." While this is still considered bad, it marks a small step up from the toxic haze that had plagued the city for the past few days. This change happened after the Delhi government implemented a work-from-home policy for 50% of its employees the day before.

Delhi: Pollution Plagues Numerous North Indian Cities, Delhi's AQI Improves Slightly

On Wednesday, New Delhi’s AQI dropped slightly but remained 'severe.' Delhi government has announced 50% of its employees to work from home in view of the pollution levels in the city. Will this help reduce pollution or is it just another band-aid?

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The sale of air purifiers and masks has surged significantly across Delhi as residents try to breathe amid rising levels of air pollution. Watch this report for more details!

Delhi Pollution: Sales of Masks, Air Purifiers and Car Air Filters Rise

India’s capital shuts schools and halts construction after air pollution shoots up to its worst level this season. Watch this report for more details!

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With the air quality in the Indian Capital Delhi staying in the severe category for the last 5 days. stage four restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan are being implemented from today. Watch in for more details!

India: GRAP IV In Delhi As Air Quality Touches 'Severe+' Category

India and Pakistan may be divided by borders, but are united by 'toxic smog'. As severe pollution continues to throttle parts of North India, millions fall sick in Pakistan. According to reports, close to 2 million people have complained of respiratory troubles across Pakistan's Punjab in just a month. The situation is so grim that Pakistan has declared a health emergency. Watch this video to find out more.

Severe Pollution Throttles North India, Millions Fall Ill in Pakistan | GRAVITAS

Smog continues to blanket New Delhi for the third consecutive day, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to a hazardous 420. The dangerously high pollution levels are causing severe health concerns, particularly for vulnerable groups, and prompting calls for immediate action to combat the city's air quality crisis.

New Delhi: Smog Grips Delhi For Third Day In A Row As AQI Is Recorded At 420

Some of Pakistan's biggest cities are in the grip of a wave of severe air pollution and toxic haze. Going back several years, the issue that erupts every winter takes on health dimensions with a spurt in respiratory, eye and skin issues. Across the border, Delhi too is badly hit. Experts blame continued knee-jerk and band-aid responses from administrators, with no permanent solution in sight. We size up a problem that takes an uglier dimension with each successive year.

Pakistan's Pollution Woes Peak I Delhi Pollution Nightmare

Amid Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) at 'severe' level for two consecutive days, the Delhi government decided to implement more stringent pollution control measures under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

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Neighbouring Pakistan continues to be in the grip of smog as well, with Lahore often topping the list of the most polluted cities in the world.

Pakistan Continues to Grapple With Severe Air Pollution

Neighbouring Pakistan continues to be in the grip of smog as well, with Lahore often topping the list of the most polluted cities in the world. Watch this report for more details!

Pakistan Continues to Grapple With Smog, PPP Takes a Jibe

In Pakistan, schools have been closed in the main cities of Punjab province, including the capital Lahore, until November 17 in a bid to lower children's exposure to pollution, especially during the morning commute when it is often at its highest. This comes as the UN Children's Agency warned that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province is in danger due to air pollution, which experts say has become a fifth season in recent years. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: Lahore's Record Smog Triggers Anxiety and Anguish

The Supreme Court of India on Monday (Nov 11) sharply criticised the Delhi Police and asked for "immediate action" on banning the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, which has been happening every year defying the existing ban, even after the festival of Diwali, and said that "no religion encourages pollution".

India's SC asks Delhi govt to decide on firecracker ban, says 'no religion encourages pollution'

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

Private jet travel plays a key role in polluting the environment, so much so that these aircraft used by the super-rich end up polluting hundreds of times more than an average person. According to a new study, carbon pollution from private jets has soared in the past five years.

Soaring Carbon Pollution From Private Jets

Indian capital New Delhi and its neighbouring areas witnessed a thick layer of smog. The 24-hour average AQI was 373 at 8am local time on Monday compared to 382 at 4pm on Sunday.

Smog Shrouds Delhi-NCR, Air Quality 'Severe'

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