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Delhi's Air Quality Worsens, Hits 'Severe Plus' Category
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'severe plus' category on Thursday, with a 24 hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 451 recorded at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.
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"Implement Pollution Rules Strictly": Delhi Minister Urges Chief Secretary
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to Chief Secretary Dharmendra on Friday, urging strict enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to address the worsening air quality in the national capital.
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Explained: Why Delhi's AQI Was 494 Today But International Monitor Said 1,600
Delhi's air quality remained severely toxic on Tuesday, with the overall air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 494.
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Call On Work-From-Home, Odd-Even Rule To Be Taken Soon: Delhi Minister
A decision on implementing work-from-home measures and the odd-even scheme will be taken soon to tackle the city's worsening air quality, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday.
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"Lungs Different For Classes X, XII?" Online Classes Request As Delhi Gasps
A Supreme Court hearing on Monday on a batch of pleas related to the worsening air quality in the NCR region saw a petitioner questioning the Delhi government's decision to discontinue physical classes for some students.
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Delhi Pollution Highlights: “Don't Relax Curbs Without Informing Us”, Top Court Tells Delhi Government
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Live Updates: Delhi's air quality plunged to 'severe plus' for the first time this season, forcing the government to implement Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) - an anti-pollution plan.
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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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GRAP 4 In Delhi Explained: What Is Banned, What Is Allowed
In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from today.
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Schools Go Online, No Entry For Trucks As Delhi Air Pollution Worsens
With Delhi's air quality plummeting to "severe+" for the first time this season, the Centre's air quality panel on Sunday announced stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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Delhi Staggers Office Timings, Bans These Vehicles As AQI Remains "Severe"
Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi continued to battle a worsening pollution crisis, with its air quality plunging into the 'severe' category for a fourth consecutive day.
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Delhi To Have 106 Extra Buses, 60 Metro Trips To Combat Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said an additional 106 cluster buses would ply in the city while metro trains would make 60 extra trips in view of GRAP-3 measures imposed due to worsening air quality.
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Dense Smog Covers Delhi, Mumbai As Air Quality Worsens
Delhi and Mumbai were covered in dense smog this morning as the air quality worsened in the two metro cities.
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Pak Shuts Parks, Museums As Air Quality Worsens, Multans AQI Crosses 2,100
Pakistan's Punjab government in a bid to combat the hazardous smog conditions in the province, shut down amusement parks and museums for 10 days, from November 8 to 17, ARY News reported.
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Pakistan Bans Entry To Public Spaces, Including Parks As Pollution Worsens
Pakistan's Punjab banned entry to many public spaces from Friday, including parks and zoos, as it sought to protect people from severe air pollution in parts of the eastern province.
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As Delhi Pollution Worsens, Experts Advice On Tackling Cardio, Breathing Problems
According to experts, hazardous air quality is linked to lower life expectancy, heart disease, and respiratory issues.
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Delhi's Air Quality Worsens, Hits 'Severe Plus' Category
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'severe plus' category on Thursday, with a 24 hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 451 recorded at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.
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"Implement Pollution Rules Strictly": Delhi Minister Urges Chief Secretary
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to Chief Secretary Dharmendra on Friday, urging strict enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to address the worsening air quality in the national capital.
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Explained: Why Delhi's AQI Was 494 Today But International Monitor Said 1,600
Delhi's air quality remained severely toxic on Tuesday, with the overall air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 494.
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Call On Work-From-Home, Odd-Even Rule To Be Taken Soon: Delhi Minister
A decision on implementing work-from-home measures and the odd-even scheme will be taken soon to tackle the city's worsening air quality, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday.
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"Lungs Different For Classes X, XII?" Online Classes Request As Delhi Gasps
A Supreme Court hearing on Monday on a batch of pleas related to the worsening air quality in the NCR region saw a petitioner questioning the Delhi government's decision to discontinue physical classes for some students.
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Delhi Pollution Highlights: “Don't Relax Curbs Without Informing Us”, Top Court Tells Delhi Government
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Live Updates: Delhi's air quality plunged to 'severe plus' for the first time this season, forcing the government to implement Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) - an anti-pollution plan.
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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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GRAP 4 In Delhi Explained: What Is Banned, What Is Allowed
In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from today.
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Schools Go Online, No Entry For Trucks As Delhi Air Pollution Worsens
With Delhi's air quality plummeting to "severe+" for the first time this season, the Centre's air quality panel on Sunday announced stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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Delhi Staggers Office Timings, Bans These Vehicles As AQI Remains "Severe"
Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi continued to battle a worsening pollution crisis, with its air quality plunging into the 'severe' category for a fourth consecutive day.
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Delhi To Have 106 Extra Buses, 60 Metro Trips To Combat Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said an additional 106 cluster buses would ply in the city while metro trains would make 60 extra trips in view of GRAP-3 measures imposed due to worsening air quality.
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Dense Smog Covers Delhi, Mumbai As Air Quality Worsens
Delhi and Mumbai were covered in dense smog this morning as the air quality worsened in the two metro cities.
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Pak Shuts Parks, Museums As Air Quality Worsens, Multans AQI Crosses 2,100
Pakistan's Punjab government in a bid to combat the hazardous smog conditions in the province, shut down amusement parks and museums for 10 days, from November 8 to 17, ARY News reported.
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Pakistan Bans Entry To Public Spaces, Including Parks As Pollution Worsens
Pakistan's Punjab banned entry to many public spaces from Friday, including parks and zoos, as it sought to protect people from severe air pollution in parts of the eastern province.
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As Delhi Pollution Worsens, Experts Advice On Tackling Cardio, Breathing Problems
According to experts, hazardous air quality is linked to lower life expectancy, heart disease, and respiratory issues.
