Delhi recorded its coldest morning of the season as temperatures plummeted to 4.5°C, marking a sharp dip below the normal range. The official observatory at Safdarjung registered 4.9°C, while areas like Lodhi Road and Ayanagar also saw chilly conditions at 5°C and 6°C, respectively. The cold wave was exacerbated by icy winds sweeping from the Read More…
The Supreme Court has approved a relaxation of Delhi’s pollution-control measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), downgrading from Stage IV to Stage II. This decision comes as the Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently stayed below 300 since November 30. The court advised incorporating Stage III measures as a precaution while warning of stricter Read More…
The Supreme Court has called on the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to assess the possibility of resuming physical classes in schools and colleges across Delhi-NCR, following concerns about the impact of prolonged air pollution on students’ education. Despite this, the Court firmly upheld the continuation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) anti-pollution Read More…
In a landmark development for India’s infrastructure, the much-awaited train service connecting Delhi to Kashmir is scheduled to begin on January 26, 2025. This announcement comes as the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project nears completion, with major construction work, including tunnels and bridges, wrapping up. The service will offer direct rail connectivity to Kashmir, bridging 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…
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…
Delhi is in the midst of a pollution crisis as air quality levels have plunged to hazardous levels, turning the city into a choking haze. With particulate matter (PM2.5) far exceeding safe limits, the capital is facing a public health emergency. Respiratory illnesses have surged, and hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering from asthma, bronchitis, 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…