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Delhi's Nov PM 2.5 Level Reaches Highest Monthly Average In 8 Years: Report
Delhi's PM2.5 level in November reached its highest monthly average in eight years despite the implementation of GRAP measures, a recent report has revealed.
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Delhi's Air Quality Hits 'Severe Plus' Category: This Restaurant Chain Steps Up With Unique Initiative
As Delhi's air quality touches hazardous levels, visibility and health concerns rise. One unexpected step is being taken to combat the smog.
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Delhi's PM 2.5 Levels 13% Higher Than Last Diwali: Report
The national capital's PM2.5 levels hit a peak by midnight on Diwali this year, which was 13 per cent higher than the peaks observed last year and in 2022, a recent analysis showed.
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Delhi Pollution: Why PM 2.5, PM 10 Are Dangerous To Your Health
PM 2.5 and PM 10 are terms used to describe different sizes of airborne particles found in the atmosphere
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39 Of World's 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report
India was the world's eighth most polluted country in 2022, dropping from fifth place the previous year. While the PM 2.5 level has dipped to 53.3 micrograms/cubic metre, that is still over 10 times the World Health Organisation's safe limit.
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India Added 180 Air Quality Stations, Over 600 Needed in 2 Years: Report
India added 180 manual air quality monitoring stations since the launch of the National Clean Air Programme, increasing their number to 883 in 2022, though a lot needs to be done to achieve the target of 1,500 by 2024, according to a new analysis.
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1.5 Million People Die Every Year Due To PM 2.5 Air Pollution: Report
The World Health Organization's most recent estimates are that over 4.2 million people die prematurely each year due to long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution referred to as PM2.5.
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Over 60% Decline In PM 2.5 Pollution In Delhi This Diwali Compared To 2021
Delhi registered a 64 per cent reduction in PM2.5 concentration and a 57 per cent drop in PM10 levels on Diwali this year as compared to last year, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) said in a report.
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Barely Any Difference In PM2.5 Pollution In Cities Under Central Plan: Report
There is barely any difference in overall PM2.5 trends between cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and those outside its ambit, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
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When Noida Twin Towers Were Demolished, Air Pollution Spiked This Much
The PM 10 and PM 2.5 levels that spiked drastically near the Supertech twin towers following their demolition returned close to usual levels on Monday, official data showed.
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Less Stubble Burning, Wind Direction Will Improve Air Quality: IMD
With the level of pollutants like PM10 and PM 2.5 increasing to 265 and 129, the quality of air in Delhi and the National Capital Region plummeted to the poor and very poor category on Tuesday. India Meteorological Department's Delhi wing observed that significant trimming in stubble burning along with the change in wind direction can improve the s...
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Delhi Breathes Fresh Air As Lockdown Shuts Factories, Cars Are Off Roads
Residents of Delhi, regularly listed as one of the world's most polluted cities, are revelling in azure skies and clean air as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.
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Ola, Microsoft Research To Measure Real-Time Air Quality
In a bid to support the government's efforts to combat air pollution, private cab aggregator Ola and Microsoft Research on Monday joined hands to measure real-time street level air quality data in Delhi-NCR. Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) data will be collected through sensors mounted on Ola's fleet of vehicles.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Do Wet Mopping To Reduce Dust! More Tips To Stay Safe
Delhi, which is home to approximately 19 million people, is reeling under the menace of air pollution from the past couple of years. Know what the safe levels of pollution are and tips to beat it.
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Delhiites Likely To Get A Breather From Air Pollution
On Monday morning, the air quality index (AQI) of the capital was recorded at 251.
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Delhi's Nov PM 2.5 Level Reaches Highest Monthly Average In 8 Years: Report
Delhi's PM2.5 level in November reached its highest monthly average in eight years despite the implementation of GRAP measures, a recent report has revealed.
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Delhi's Air Quality Hits 'Severe Plus' Category: This Restaurant Chain Steps Up With Unique Initiative
As Delhi's air quality touches hazardous levels, visibility and health concerns rise. One unexpected step is being taken to combat the smog.
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Delhi's PM 2.5 Levels 13% Higher Than Last Diwali: Report
The national capital's PM2.5 levels hit a peak by midnight on Diwali this year, which was 13 per cent higher than the peaks observed last year and in 2022, a recent analysis showed.
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Delhi Pollution: Why PM 2.5, PM 10 Are Dangerous To Your Health
PM 2.5 and PM 10 are terms used to describe different sizes of airborne particles found in the atmosphere
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39 Of World's 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report
India was the world's eighth most polluted country in 2022, dropping from fifth place the previous year. While the PM 2.5 level has dipped to 53.3 micrograms/cubic metre, that is still over 10 times the World Health Organisation's safe limit.
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India Added 180 Air Quality Stations, Over 600 Needed in 2 Years: Report
India added 180 manual air quality monitoring stations since the launch of the National Clean Air Programme, increasing their number to 883 in 2022, though a lot needs to be done to achieve the target of 1,500 by 2024, according to a new analysis.
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1.5 Million People Die Every Year Due To PM 2.5 Air Pollution: Report
The World Health Organization's most recent estimates are that over 4.2 million people die prematurely each year due to long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution referred to as PM2.5.
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Over 60% Decline In PM 2.5 Pollution In Delhi This Diwali Compared To 2021
Delhi registered a 64 per cent reduction in PM2.5 concentration and a 57 per cent drop in PM10 levels on Diwali this year as compared to last year, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) said in a report.
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Barely Any Difference In PM2.5 Pollution In Cities Under Central Plan: Report
There is barely any difference in overall PM2.5 trends between cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and those outside its ambit, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
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When Noida Twin Towers Were Demolished, Air Pollution Spiked This Much
The PM 10 and PM 2.5 levels that spiked drastically near the Supertech twin towers following their demolition returned close to usual levels on Monday, official data showed.
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Less Stubble Burning, Wind Direction Will Improve Air Quality: IMD
With the level of pollutants like PM10 and PM 2.5 increasing to 265 and 129, the quality of air in Delhi and the National Capital Region plummeted to the poor and very poor category on Tuesday. India Meteorological Department's Delhi wing observed that significant trimming in stubble burning along with the change in wind direction can improve the s...
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Delhi Breathes Fresh Air As Lockdown Shuts Factories, Cars Are Off Roads
Residents of Delhi, regularly listed as one of the world's most polluted cities, are revelling in azure skies and clean air as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.
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Ola, Microsoft Research To Measure Real-Time Air Quality
In a bid to support the government's efforts to combat air pollution, private cab aggregator Ola and Microsoft Research on Monday joined hands to measure real-time street level air quality data in Delhi-NCR. Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) data will be collected through sensors mounted on Ola's fleet of vehicles.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Do Wet Mopping To Reduce Dust! More Tips To Stay Safe
Delhi, which is home to approximately 19 million people, is reeling under the menace of air pollution from the past couple of years. Know what the safe levels of pollution are and tips to beat it.
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Delhiites Likely To Get A Breather From Air Pollution
On Monday morning, the air quality index (AQI) of the capital was recorded at 251.
