Smog
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6 precautions to take when dealing with smog this year
Health | November 17, 2020 15:48 ISTDelhi-NCR's air quality has slipped to hazardous levels which can result in severe health problems like breathlessness, nausea, burning sensation in the eyes and more. Follow these tips when dealing with smog and air pollution.
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Thick blanket of smog shrouds Delhi, lowers visibility
India | November 07, 2020 9:38 ISTA thick blanket of smog shrouded parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, leading to a decreased visibility in the region. The noxious smog is said to be a result of raging farm fires and unfavourable weather deteriorating the air quality in the national capital.
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New air quality panel to begin work from today, SC asks Centre to ensure no smog in Delhi-NCR
India | November 06, 2020 14:01 ISTThe Supreme Court Friday asked the Centre to ensure that there is no smog in Delhi-NCR as it was informed that the commission for air quality management will start functioning from today.
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Delhi air quality remains "very poor"
News | October 26, 2020 9:20 ISTDelhi: Air Quality Index at 405 in Anand Vihar, in 'severe' category as per Delhi Pollution Control Committee data. The AQI is in 'very poor' category at several locations in the national capital including Rohini, ITO and Dwarka.
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Delhi air pollution spike again as stubble burning continues
News | October 22, 2020 20:32 ISTDelhi's pollution levels remained in the 'poor' category on Thursday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 254. The politics over stubble burning and subsequent air pollution in Delhi has heated up once again.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'poor', stubble burning plays major role
News | October 18, 2020 11:22 ISTDelhi's air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category on October 18. Thick blanket of smog enveloped Delhi-NCR.
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Delhi govt to set-up Smog tower to filter polluted air: Kejriwal
News | October 09, 2020 19:58 ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched first-of-its-kind tree transplantation policy to preserve trees for a clean and green Delhi.
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Finish construction of smog towers in 10 months, says Supreme Court
India | September 03, 2020 14:02 ISTThe Supreme Court on Thursday in a stern message made it clear that there has been "huge unjustified delay" in the construction of smog towers in the national capital and the project should be positively completed within 10 months, failing which contempt orders can be passed.
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Install smog towers at Connaught Place, Anand Vihar in three months: SC
India | January 15, 2020 22:42 ISTThe Supreme Court has given three months to the Centre and Delhi government for the pilot project of setting up a 'smog tower' at Connaught Place and Anand Vihar here, while issuing a slew of directions to combat the menace of air and water pollution.
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Delhi smog: Drizzle delays recovery, relief by Sunday
India | November 15, 2019 17:44 ISTThe air quality index in the national capital stood at 463 at 4 pm, with Dwarka Sector 8 being the most-polluted area with an AQI of 495. Most of the air quality monitoring stations recorded an AQI above 450.
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Twitter presents Delhi in pics -- before and after Diwali. No kidding
November 01, 2019 17:52 ISTThese photos of Delhi before and after Diwali tell the tale of how polluted the air in the city is.
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Post-Diwali pollution in Delhi likely to be lower than last 3 years
India | October 27, 2019 18:54 ISTThe post-Diwali pollution levels in Delhi are likely to be the lowest as compared to the past three years as favourable wind speed would possibly negate the impact of firecracker emissions and stubble burning, according to a government air quality monitor.
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Pollution levels peak on Diwali day, air quality 'severe' in many part
India | October 27, 2019 15:41 ISTPollution levels in the national capital shot up on Sunday and are expected to enter the "severe" category tonight due to firecracker emissions, unfavourable weather and a significant spike in stubble burning, according to government agencies.
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This new computer model can predict India's pollution levels months earlier
Science | July 30, 2019 12:24 ISTWith the 'smog season' in northern Indian states just a few months away, US and Chinese scientists have developed a novel computer model that can help accurately predict air pollution levels in the region a season in advance.
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Beijing air pollution: Chinese experts blame hair spray, perfume for dreaded smog
World | October 22, 2018 18:26 ISTChinese experts have blamed the volatile organic compounds in hair spray, perfume and air refreshers for the recurring air pollution in the country as the dreaded smog returned to haunt the Beijing city on Monday.
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Danger in the Air: 8 million babies in India might be affected by toxic air pollution, says UNICEF official
Lifestyle | December 07, 2017 10:18 ISTThere is need for action by all countries so children are born and grow up in an environment that is healthy
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10 trains cancelled, 20 delayed owing to fog in several parts of north India
India | December 06, 2017 11:41 ISTAround 10 trains were cancelled, 20 delayed, and at least five rescheduled due to fog in several parts of northern India, ANI reported.
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Smog-filled Indian cities could turn into dangerously unhealthy 'snow globes': NOAA
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Smog-filled Indian, Pak cities could turn into unhealthy 'snow globes': US body
World | November 16, 2017 16:54 ISTA top US atmospheric organisation has warned that smog-filled cities in north India and Pakistan could turn into dangerously unhealthy "snow globes".
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Delhi smog: Ban on entry of trucks, parking fee hike withdrawn as air quality improves
India | November 16, 2017 15:41 ISTSmog continued to envelope Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, with air quality still falling under 'Hazardous' category at some places.
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