India has emerged as the epicentre of global air pollution deaths, accounting for nearly 70% of pollution-related fatalities worldwide, according to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2025 Global Report. The study estimates that over 1.7 million Indians die every year due to prolonged exposure to toxic air — marking a 38% rise Read More…
Delhi woke up today to a dense, suffocating blanket of smog as air pollution levels shot up to hazardous levels. According to live data from Swiss air-quality tracker IQAir, the national capital recorded the worst air quality in the world among major cities on Tuesday morning. In several parts of Delhi, the concentration of ultra-fine Read More…
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced that 50% of Delhi government employees will work from home in response to the capital’s worsening air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded an alarming level of 460, placing it in the “severe” category, as authorities scramble to mitigate the health and environmental crisis. In addition to Read More…
Severe air pollution and dense smog have thrown Delhi’s air travel into chaos, with visibility dropping to near-zero in parts of the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 432, marking “hazardous” conditions. Early morning flights, particularly those not equipped with CAT III systems, faced significant delays and diversions at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Read More…
Delhi continues to struggle with severe air pollution, leading authorities to enforce new restrictions to protect public health. Schools have been instructed to shift to online classes as pollution levels soar, with the air quality reaching hazardous levels in several areas across the city. The top five most polluted areas in Delhi this morning include Read More…
Severe air pollution has blanketed cities across northern India, from Delhi to Assam, creating a public health emergency and intensifying respiratory issues. Dense smog, compounded by seasonal crop burning, industrial emissions, and vehicle pollution, has led to dangerously high Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, with many areas in the “severe” category. Delhi, in particular, remains Read More…
The Supreme Court of India recently criticized the Delhi government’s delay in enforcing the firecracker ban, questioning why the restriction, which had been ordered earlier, was only implemented on October 14. In its remarks, the court emphasized that no religion supports actions that contribute to pollution or harm public health, particularly in the case of Read More…
New Delhi: Delhi-NCR’s escalating air pollution has led to severe health impacts, with a recent survey revealing that 69% of families are facing pollution-related illnesses. The alarming findings highlight a surge in respiratory issues, eye irritations, and throat infections as air quality continues to plummet. With winter approaching, pollution levels are expected to worsen, putting Read More…
New Delhi: Ignoring a citywide ban on firecrackers, New Delhi has claimed the unfortunate title of the world’s most polluted city, with an air quality index (AQI) skyrocketing to a hazardous 348, according to Swiss air quality tracker IQ Air. The severe pollution has blanketed the city in thick smog, drastically reducing visibility and posing Read More…
For the second consecutive day, Delhi’s air quality remains at a critical level, with AQI readings surpassing 300 in various areas, reaching as high as 361 in Anand Vihar. This severe air quality dip is being driven by stubble burning from neighboring states, stagnant atmospheric conditions, and increased pre-Diwali pollution sources. In response, the Delhi Read More…