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Due to the change in weather during the last two days, there has been a decline in pollution and the Commission for Air Quality Management has lifted the restrictions of Grap-3

Delhi's Air Quality In Severe Levels, May Prompt Odd-even Rule

Delhi's air quality has worsened, approaching the "severe plus" category, which could prompt the implementation of the odd-even car rationing measure in the capital. The air quality index (AQI) stood at 437 at 7 am, deteriorating from 419 on Thursday

Clearing Smog Post Diwali: Air Purifier Market Sees Seasonal Surge

Amisha Sharma

Companies & Markets

By 6 am on Monday, the air quality in Delhi was labelled as 'poor,' with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 286, according to SAFAR data

Rainfall Reduce 50% Pollution AQI Drops To 225: Delhi Environment Minister

The sudden rainfall has given relief to the city from toxic air condition, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday said the rainfall a day ago dispersed pollutants and reduced the extent of pollution in the city by 50 per cent

Delhi Govt Puts Off Odd-even Plan Amid Ease In Pollution

The odd-even scheme allows the cars to operate in the national capital on alternate days based on their odd or even registration numbers

Delhi Air Pollution: CM Arvind Kejriwal Chairs High-level Meeting

The overall air quality in the National Capital continues to be in the 'severe' category for the fifth straight day

"Can Air Pollution Cause Cancer?" Here's What AIIMS Doctor Has To Say

Health

The experts also warn of ill effects on the foetus while alerting to a massive health emergency situation

Eye Irritation, Headache Cases Spike As Delhi's AQI Worsens: Officials

Hospitals in the Delhi-NCR region have reported a rise in cases of eye irritation, prolonged coughing and throat infection after the air quality in the region worsened with a slip to the 'severe' zone in several parts

Living Near Major Highways Increases Dementia Risk Due To Traffic Pollution: Study

The study conducted in both China and the UK has highlighted a concerning link between residing near major highways and an increased risk of dementia, along with notable changes in brain structure.

Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Poor' Category With AQI Of 266

The overall air quality in the national capital on Sunday morning was recorded in the 'poor category', with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 266 against 173 recorded on Saturday

Delhi's Air Quality Continues To Remain In 'Poor' Category With AQI Of 266

The air quality in the national capital on Friday morning was recorded in the 'moderate' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 149

India, Nepal Received Less Than 1% Of International Funding For Tackling Air Pollution During 2015-2021: Report

Science

The report-- State of Global Air Quality Funding 2023--has been published by the UK-based Clear Air Fund in partnership with the Climate Policy Initiative

Delhi Govt Officials Discuss Measures To Control Air Pollution In Winter Months

Sustainability

CAQM has also advised the government of NCT of Delhi to take steps to reduce air pollution from other sources, such as industrial emissions, construction activities, and waste burning

Study States Air Pollution Now A Major Risk To Life Expectancy In South Asia