The odd-even scheme in Delhi is about to make a comeback. In Delhi, the air quality is in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. To tackle the Delhi air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on November 06 announced the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme. The Odd-Even scheme will be applicable for one week from 13th to 20th November. Cars whose number plates end with odd numbers – 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 – will be allowed to ply on odd-numbered dates. On the other hand, vehicles whose number plates end with even numbers – 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 – will be allowed to ply on even-numbered dates. Stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana is credited for creating smog in Delhi.
06 November,2023 06:05 PM IST
Delhi and Mumbai AQI have further slumped to ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ respectively. On November 6th, a layer of haze enveloped Mumbai as air quality deteriorated. The overall AQI of the city stood at 301. Global warming and natural seasonal transitions have been credited for Mumbai’s smog. People have been advised to avoid prolonged outdoor visits. On the other hand, in Delhi, The air quality in Delhi is in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. While stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana are credited for creating smog in Delhi, in Punjab’s Firozpur, the stubble burning continued.
06 November,2023 01:38 PM IST
Delhi air pollution has led to a deteriorating situation in the state. The drone shots displayed the severity of pollution in the capital as it was concealed under a heavy haze blanket. Delhi continued to remain shrouded in a layer of haze as air quality deteriorated on November 05. The air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'Severe' category. AQI stood at 482, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). People have been advised to avoid prolonged outdoor visits. Smog has filled the atmosphere and pollution has increased to a great extent. People are finding it difficult to breathe and suffer from pain in their eyes due to the smog.
05 November,2023 03:03 PM IST
A thick layer of smog shrouded Delhi on November 03 as air quality was recorded in the ‘severe’ category. The latest capture of Signature Bridge in Delhi from ANI’s drone camera at 10 a.m. showed the severity of the pollution. The Air Quality Index is a tool for effective communication of air quality status to people in terms that are easy to understand. There are six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe. As per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the overall Air Quality Index stood at 346.
03 November,2023 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai
The air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘poor’ category as per SAFAR on October 27. Delhi Minister Atishi on mentioned that there has not been any data that can tell the sources lead to what amounts to the severe pollution in the National Capital. However, in 2020, Atishi revealed the data claiming that the pollution in Delhi is directly correlated with stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab. Listen in to the minister herself as she points out the issues behind Delhi's air quality.
27 October,2023 12:14 PM IST | Mumbai
The air quality in the national capital deteriorated to ‘very poor’ category. The overall Air Quality Index stood at 306 on October 23. Delhiites complained of several health issues due to rising pollution.
23 October,2023 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai
In regards to the Delhi Winter Pollution, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a 15-point winter action plan to fight pollution during winter in the national capital. Addressing a Press Conference, Kejriwal said, “To reduce the increase in pollution in winter, we have prepared a 15-point winter action plan. He urged the people of Delhi to install the Green Delhi App in their mobile phones and register complaints related to pollution in the city.”
29 September,2023 04:12 PM IST
Mumbai’s air quality was poor than Delhi in the months of December-January, leaving Mumbaikars sneezing, coughing and with breathlessness. As Mumbai records satisfactory air quality for the first time in five months, let us rewind and take a look at the reasons for poor air quality in the city. Know the entire details of La Nina, effects of construction works and developmental activities and its consequences on the megapolis and its citizens.
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Mumbai’s AQI worsened to 293 on Tuesday from 297 on Monday. An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered 'poor'. It can trigger respiratory and other health issues. The drop comes after the city recorded a ‘Good’ AQI of 41 last week. We talked to Mumbaikars about the increasing pollution levels in the city.
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