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What the fog? Delhiites react on X as visibility takes a dip in chilly Delhi NCR
As thick fog enveloped the capital, reducing visibility to zero and resulting in delays of 26 trains and over 100 flights, here's how Delhiites reacted
Published on Jan 15, 2025 06:35 PM IST
India Gate to Qutub Minar: Delhi's famous monuments disappear in smog
Can you spot India Gate & Qutb Minar amidst the haze? With the alarmingly rising AQI , here’s a glimpse of how waking up in Delhi looks before and after smog
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 04:29 PM IST
Gram It: Youngsters skate at Kartavya Path, amid Delhi's ‘poor’ AQI
Check out our picture of the day as residents of Delhi-NCR braving the ‘poor’ AQI in the Capital and step out to skate.
Published on Dec 03, 2024 02:00 PM IST
AQI overload? Expert tips to survive Delhi's smog season
Delhi-NCR's AQI reached 494, posing various health risks. Experts recommend a nutrient-rich diet and indoor exercises to combat pollution's effects.
Published on Nov 20, 2024 04:50 PM IST
‘Severe air quality decline expected in NCR due to lack of winds’
Meteorologist UP Sahi from Agriculture University, Meerut, stated on Tuesday that the absence of a western disturbance this year has worsened the situation.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 10:46 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Meerut
Delhi air quality today 60 times more toxic than WHO limit. What experts said
The World Heath Organisation recommends that the annual average level of the PM2.5 pollutant should not exceed 5 μg/m3.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 01:57 PM IST
Mumbai's air quality deteriorates to ‘poor’, thick smog engulfs city
According to SAFAR, the air quality remains "unusually sensitive" and it advised people to consider "reducing prolonged or heavy exertion."
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 10:52 AM IST
ANI |
Delhi smog: How do pilots deal with low visibility?
They have also implemented approach in-lighting systems (ALS) along with the ILS to make it easier for flights to land
Published on Nov 18, 2024 10:23 AM IST
9 days on, Ludhiana gets some sunshine hours, AQI still ‘poor’
The AQI has been ‘poor’ or worse since mid-October mid. On November 13, the particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) levels hit 500, the highest reading in the monitors, multiple times during the day.
Published on Nov 15, 2024 10:48 PM IST
Rakshit Sharma, Ludhiana
Drone footage exposes Delhi's air crisis as thick toxic smog blankets the city
Delhi's air pollution worsened to ‘severe’ levels on November 15, with drone footage from Anand Vihar showing thick smog blanketing the city.
Published on Nov 15, 2024 12:37 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Residents urge govt to tackle air pollution in Gurugram’s residential areas
Gurugram faces severe smog; residents urge action against local pollution sources. They seek stricter monitoring, penalties for waste burning, and vehicle restrictions.
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Delhi pollution: Check details of travel curbs announced under GRAP-3
The stringent anti-pollution measures will come into effect from 8 am on Friday.
Published on Nov 14, 2024 09:33 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Where is Taj Mahal? It disappears behind smog as Agra air pollution rises
The UNESCO world heritage monument is barely visible due to smog covering the region due to pollution levels
Published on Nov 14, 2024 02:51 PM IST
This area in Delhi has an AQI of 1,300 today, claims Swiss monitor
The AQI in Vasant Vihar's C Block area was 1,336 at 11.55 am, as per Swiss air quality monitor IQAir. An AQI above 300 is considered 'hazardous' for humans.
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 12:34 PM IST
Delhi pollution: AQI ‘severe’ again; thick smog reduces visibility. GRAP 3 soon?
Delhi air pollution: AQI in Delhi's Anand Vihar was recorded at 473 ('severe plus') at 5am on Thursday.
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 02:45 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Chandigarh continues to choke as air quality plummets to ‘severe’
Chandigarh was the fifth most polluted city in the country as per the bulletin, with an average AQI of 372 at 4 pm; Delhi at 418, Hajipur (Bihar) at 417, Saharsa (Bihar) at 379, and Bhiwani (Haryana) at 375 were more polluted than Chandigarh
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Smog makes Noida, Greater Noida air quality ‘very poor’ once again
The air quality Index (AQI) in the two cities was ”very poor“ on Wednesday, for the second time since Diwali (October 31), with Noida recording an AQI of 359,and Greater Noida 364, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s 4pm bulletin
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
It's going to be a smoggy winter! Houseplants which double up as air purifiers
The Delhi-NCR smog blanket is severe enough to mess with flight ops so what chance do our tender lungs stand? Luckily these plants double up as air purifiers
Published on Nov 13, 2024 06:57 PM IST
Chandigarh chokes on smog as AQI worsens at 382
The joint capital of Punjab and Haryana has been witnessing very poor AQI for a week now due to rampant paddy stubble burning in both the states. High humidity, low temperature aggravating air pollution.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 12:50 PM IST
Delhi's visibility near-zero; CPCB says AQI 'very poor', IQAir shows 'hazardous'
Delhi AQI today: The national capital overtook Pakistan's Lahore as the world's most polluted city in Swiss group IQAir's live rankings.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 03:24 PM IST
Multiple flights affected in Delhi, Punjab amid thick smog due to worsening AQI
Multiple IndiGo flights were delayed between Delhi and Punjab while three were cancelled due to worsening air quality and thick smog.
Published on Nov 13, 2024 08:57 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Vaishnawi Sinha
Smog engulfs Punjab as AQI remains poor
With 83 fresh farm fire cases on Tuesday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of most cities remained in the poor bracket. Mandi Gobindgarh was the worst hit with an AQI of 268, followed by 223 in both Ludhiana and Patiala.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 09:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
‘Zero sunlight’ hours recorded in Ludhiana since November 5 as farm fires continue to rage
Sunshine hours are used as an indicator by weather experts to record the duration for which a particular area receives clear sunshine as opposed to daylight hours, which is the duration between sunrise and sunset.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 10:48 PM IST
Rakshit Sharma, Ludhiana
South Malwa dists account for 35% of farm fire cases this season
Punjab's south Malwa region faces severe smog and a spike in stubble burning, with 2,174 farm fires reported, worsening air pollution and visibility issues.
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Vishal Joshi, Bathinda
Another hazy in Delhi, AQI dips further
Forecasts show that the air quality in Delhi is likely to stay in the ‘very poor’ category till at least Monday
Pakistan: Multan's AQI crosses 2,000-mark; Punjab closes parks, schools
Pakistan experienced a surge in air pollution, with seven cities ranking among the world’s most polluted.
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 11:23 AM IST
Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution worsens
The WHO says that air pollution can trigger strokes, heart disease, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases.
Published on Nov 08, 2024 03:58 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
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's smog siege: NCR cyclists, walkers modify outdoor plans amid ‘v.poor’ AQI
Delhi's AQI is still above 300, which has compelled cyclists and heritage walkers to tweak their outdoor routine to avoid becoming vulnerable to smog.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 02:56 PM IST
How is Lahore, which has an AQI of 1165, battling toxic air?
Toxic smog has shrouded Pakistan's Lahore for days as surging pollution spurs authorities to curb activities and set up a panel to oversee preventive efforts.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 02:25 PM IST
Reuters | , New Delhi