Articles by Jasjeev Gandhiok
CAQM took no learnings from its earlier reactionary ways: Experts
Environmental advocates criticize delays in Delhi's air quality response, urging proactive measures amid severe pollution affecting vulnerable populations.
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 05:50 AM IST
268 construction sites under scanner for failing to install pollution sensors
According to the data on the highest number of errant sites, 63 are in Rajouri Garden, 41 are in Greater Kailash, 38 in Kalkaji, 37 in Punjabi Bagh and 31 in Vasant Vihar, among other areas
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 05:38 AM IST
Farm fire contribution to Delhi pollution dips this year
Till November 12, Punjab recorded 7,112 farm fires—significantly lower than the 24,717 fires recorded in the same period last year
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 05:26 AM IST
DMRC launches bike taxi service at 12 Metro stations in Delhi
Under the initiative, bike taxis can be availed of through the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC’s) Momentum 2.0 mobile phone app
Published on Nov 11, 2024 10:21 PM IST
Delhi identifies 57 pollution sources at 13 hot spots
A senior environment department official said the fresh mapping exercise factored in previously identified sources, following checks on whether they were fixed
Published on Nov 11, 2024 10:18 PM IST
Natural stormwater drain in Goyla Khurd filled, encroached, NGT told
Goyla Khurd’s Shyam Kunj RWA alleged a natural drain in the village—forming a part of the Najafgarh drain (Sahibi river)—had been encroached completely
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 05:54 AM IST
Delhi’s minimum temperature remains high, chill unlikely this week
Lack of western disturbances and snow, in particular, in the higher reaches has meant that despite northwesterly winds blowing, there has been no sharp dip in temperature at night-time
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Centre doubles fine forburning farm stubble
Those with plots larger than two acres but smaller than five will be fined ₹10,000 and cultivators with over five acres of land will have to pay ₹30,000 per incidence
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Jasjeev GandhiokJayashree Nandi
Drains, soap, dyes: What plagues the Yamuna in Delhi
The Yamuna River's water quality deteriorates drastically as it flows through Delhi, facing severe pollution from drains and illegal waste dumping.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Shroud of smog envelops Delhi amid dirty air
Delhi faced a thick haze and "very poor" air quality on Thursday, with AQI at 377, affecting residents' health and visibility due to stagnant pollutants.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Delhi pollution body blames Haryana for dead fish in Yamuna
In a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal on Thursday, it said the sample lifted from the trunk drain eight had zero dissolved oxygen (DO) and biological oxygen demand (BOD) of 64 mg/l
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:14 AM IST
Lack of annual flush leaves Yamuna highly polluted this year
The river level did not rise due to a combination of factors, including lower rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the river and its tributaries
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Punjab, Haryana farm fires account for 20% of Delhi PM2.5 from Nov 4-6: DSS data
Calculating the actual contribution of stubble smoke by factoring in the fire count recorded a day earlier, DSS said it accounted for 22.77% of Delhi’s PM 2.5 on Wednesday
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Peak winter pollution levels dipping: Report
CSE in its analysis looked at PM 2.5 data for Delhi shared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for the months October to January over the last five years
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:12 AM IST
NGT directs DDA to revive algae-covered lake near Dhaula Kuan
NGT ordered the concerned agencies to submit reports on actions taken and plans for reviving the lake by February 14, 2025
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:10 AM IST
6 locations across Capital consistently in ‘severe’ zone
it is likely that local sources of pollution are responsible for the worst AQI in Ashok Vihar, Anand Vihar, Bawana, Wazirpur, Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 05:36 AM IST
‘Very poor’ air chokes Delhi third day running
IMD experts warn this stillness in the air will continue to make the dispersal of pollutants increasingly challenging in the coming days.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Delhi likely to end year with no ‘good’ air days
Despite recording an excess monsoon, receiving over 1,000mm of rainfall between June and September, the best AQI this year was 53 (“satisfactory”) on August 8
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 03:00 AM IST
No respite from ‘very poor’ air for Delhi
Experts, pointing out that the AQI was lower by a point from the previous day, said meteorological conditions continued to remain unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants, with calm winds and low temperatures trapping pollutants locally
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Delhi air at season’s worst as winds slow down dispersion
In its forecast for Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said there were chances of “smog/mist” in the Capital towards nighttime
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 01:22 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Violations boom across Capital on Diwali night
Delhi faced severe air pollution after widespread firecracker use on Diwali, with PM2.5 levels spiking dramatically, but strong winds helped clear the haze.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Over 70% stations in Delhi saw noise levels crossing last Diwali’s
The city’s noisiest locality was Karol Bagh, which recorded an average of 88.7 decibels (dB(A)) on Diwali day, data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Friday showed.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Throwing caution to the wind on Diwali in Delhi
Thousands ignored the ban on firecrackers, filling the night air with a dense haze of toxic smoke that pushed pollution to hazardous levels
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Weather saves Delhi from becoming a gas chamber
While the 24-hour AQI climbed steadily through Thursday night, the city experienced an unexpected respite
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 12:33 AM IST
Delhi's AQI tanks as air disaster looms on Diwali
Delhi's air quality worsened to "very poor" as AQI hit 307, with Diwali firecrackers threatening to push it to "severe" levels amid stubble smoke.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 04:59 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
This year saw warmest October in 13 years: IMD
The average maximum temperature this month, till the 30th, was 35 degrees Celsius (°C), which was two degrees higher than the long-period average.
Published on Oct 30, 2024 10:34 PM IST
AQI improves; forecast for Diwali still grim
Delhi’s pollution levels may rise to the “very poor” category by Diwali on October 31, and further deteriorate into the “severe” zone.
Published on Oct 29, 2024 08:11 AM IST
DJB says 67% STPs upgraded, rest to be done by 2026
The Delhi Jal Board upgraded 67% of its sewage treatment plants, aiming for full compliance by Dec 2025, amid pollution concerns from the NGT.
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Delhi’s air quality set to turn ‘severe’ a day before Diwali
Delhi's air quality plummeted back to "very poor" at AQI 356, with forecasts warning of "severe" levels on October 30, ahead of Diwali.
Updated on Oct 28, 2024 04:55 AM IST
That October chill missing this year
Over the last 10 days, Delhi's minimum temperature has been hovering around 19-20 degrees Celsius (°C), and only occasionally dipping slightly under.
Updated on Oct 28, 2024 04:15 AM IST