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Cloud Seeding Not Feasible: Pollution Control Board Amid Delhi's Smog Crisis
The Central Pollution Control Board has said feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture, reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed.
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50% Of Delhi Government Employees To Work From Home Amid Severe Pollution
The Delhi government announced today that 50 per cent of its staff will work from home today as the national capital continues to grapple with severe air pollution.
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Atishi Targets Centre On Stubble Burning Amid Delhi's Air Emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the central government Monday, accusing it of failing to act and practicing "politics on pollution" after the national capital region woke this morning choking under a layer of toxic smog and an AQI of 481.
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Artificial Rain In Delhi On November 20-21? IIT Team's Plan To Tackle Smog
The Arvind Kejriwal government is planning a spell of artificial rain in Delhi on November 20-21 to provide relief to residents gasping due to a sharp dip in air quality over the past one week.
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Not Just Delhi, Satellite Pics Show Smog From Punjab To Bay Of Bengal
New Delhi's pollution levels continue to be in the severe category forcing authorities to impose emergency measures, including traffic curbs and shutting schools.
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Students Ordered To Wear Masks In Pakistan's Smog-Hit Lahore
Authorities in Pakistan ordered schoolchildren in the smog-smothered city of Lahore to wear masks during lessons starting Thursday, an effort to protect against hazardous levels of polluted air.
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"2-Day Lockdown?": Supreme Court Asks Centre For Delhi Air Emergency Plan
With Delhi and nearby cities blanketed in smog for over a week now, the Supreme Court today told the central government to prioritise an emergency plan over long-term measures.
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Delhi Air Pollution Plea In Supreme Court Today As Smog Chokes City
The Centre's pollution control board on Friday ordered states and local bodies to be in "complete readiness" for emergency measures to tackle New Delhi's worsening smog conditions.
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Delhi's Smog Worsens, India's Pollution Board Says Prepare For Emergency
The centre's pollution control board on Friday ordered states and local bodies to be in "complete readiness" for emergency measures to tackle New Delhi's worsening smog conditions due to a drop in temperature and wind speeds.
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Delhi, Neighbouring Areas Air Quality On Brink Of ''Emergency''
Delhi woke up to a grey morning as an apocalyptic smog blotted out the sun from the sky and smudged landmarks from view with air quality inching closer to "emergency" levels on Tuesday.
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Air Quality Improves Significantly To "Poor" In Delhi Due To Strong Winds
The air quality in Delhi improved significantly on Sunday due to strong winds but continued to remain in the "poor" category.
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Delhi Air Quality Remains In "Severe" Category, Inches Close To "Severe Plus"
Delhi air pollution: The air quality in Delhi remained in the severe category and the Air Quality Index was recorded at 460. The smog from raging farm fires and unfavourable weather has pushed pollution in Delhi-NCR towards "emergency" zone.
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Delhi Smog Hits "Emergency" Levels On Prince Charles' Visit
The national capital's notorious air pollution hit "emergency" levels again on Wednesday, coinciding with a visit by Britain's Prince Charles.
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Delhi's Unforgiving Smog Proves Worst For Those With The Least
With the deadly smog in Delhi becoming a public health emergency, authorities in the world's most polluted capital city responded by closing down schools and banning construction activity. But while most residents tried to stay indoors, for thousands living on streets, there is no escaping the polluted air.
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Delhi Pollution: Amid Delhi's Air Emergency, Government Issues Dos And Don'ts
Delhi Air Pollution, Delhi Smog: Amid a public health emergency owing to declining air quality levels across the national capital and its surrounding regions, the Delhi government has issued a health advisory for citizens, asking them to avoid staying outdoors for long periods of time and avoiding physical exertion and exercise.
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Cloud Seeding Not Feasible: Pollution Control Board Amid Delhi's Smog Crisis
The Central Pollution Control Board has said feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture, reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed.
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50% Of Delhi Government Employees To Work From Home Amid Severe Pollution
The Delhi government announced today that 50 per cent of its staff will work from home today as the national capital continues to grapple with severe air pollution.
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Atishi Targets Centre On Stubble Burning Amid Delhi's Air Emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the central government Monday, accusing it of failing to act and practicing "politics on pollution" after the national capital region woke this morning choking under a layer of toxic smog and an AQI of 481.
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Artificial Rain In Delhi On November 20-21? IIT Team's Plan To Tackle Smog
The Arvind Kejriwal government is planning a spell of artificial rain in Delhi on November 20-21 to provide relief to residents gasping due to a sharp dip in air quality over the past one week.
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Not Just Delhi, Satellite Pics Show Smog From Punjab To Bay Of Bengal
New Delhi's pollution levels continue to be in the severe category forcing authorities to impose emergency measures, including traffic curbs and shutting schools.
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Students Ordered To Wear Masks In Pakistan's Smog-Hit Lahore
Authorities in Pakistan ordered schoolchildren in the smog-smothered city of Lahore to wear masks during lessons starting Thursday, an effort to protect against hazardous levels of polluted air.
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"2-Day Lockdown?": Supreme Court Asks Centre For Delhi Air Emergency Plan
With Delhi and nearby cities blanketed in smog for over a week now, the Supreme Court today told the central government to prioritise an emergency plan over long-term measures.
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Delhi Air Pollution Plea In Supreme Court Today As Smog Chokes City
The Centre's pollution control board on Friday ordered states and local bodies to be in "complete readiness" for emergency measures to tackle New Delhi's worsening smog conditions.
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Delhi's Smog Worsens, India's Pollution Board Says Prepare For Emergency
The centre's pollution control board on Friday ordered states and local bodies to be in "complete readiness" for emergency measures to tackle New Delhi's worsening smog conditions due to a drop in temperature and wind speeds.
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Delhi, Neighbouring Areas Air Quality On Brink Of ''Emergency''
Delhi woke up to a grey morning as an apocalyptic smog blotted out the sun from the sky and smudged landmarks from view with air quality inching closer to "emergency" levels on Tuesday.
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Air Quality Improves Significantly To "Poor" In Delhi Due To Strong Winds
The air quality in Delhi improved significantly on Sunday due to strong winds but continued to remain in the "poor" category.
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Delhi Air Quality Remains In "Severe" Category, Inches Close To "Severe Plus"
Delhi air pollution: The air quality in Delhi remained in the severe category and the Air Quality Index was recorded at 460. The smog from raging farm fires and unfavourable weather has pushed pollution in Delhi-NCR towards "emergency" zone.
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Delhi Smog Hits "Emergency" Levels On Prince Charles' Visit
The national capital's notorious air pollution hit "emergency" levels again on Wednesday, coinciding with a visit by Britain's Prince Charles.
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Delhi's Unforgiving Smog Proves Worst For Those With The Least
With the deadly smog in Delhi becoming a public health emergency, authorities in the world's most polluted capital city responded by closing down schools and banning construction activity. But while most residents tried to stay indoors, for thousands living on streets, there is no escaping the polluted air.
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Delhi Pollution: Amid Delhi's Air Emergency, Government Issues Dos And Don'ts
Delhi Air Pollution, Delhi Smog: Amid a public health emergency owing to declining air quality levels across the national capital and its surrounding regions, the Delhi government has issued a health advisory for citizens, asking them to avoid staying outdoors for long periods of time and avoiding physical exertion and exercise.
