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Delhi pollution: AQI remains ‘severe plus’. Artificial rain soon? | 10 updates

Environment minister Gopal Rai said the Centre has not acted on the Delhi government's repeated requests to allow artificial rain in the national capital. (ANI)

Updated on Nov 19, 2024, 3:28 PM IST

Rising pollution: Haryana orders closure of schools till class 5

The Haryana government on Monday announced to discontinue physical classes for students up to class 5 till further orders. (REUTERS File)

Updated on Nov 19, 2024, 8:40 AM IST

Gurugram admin orders schools to close as AQI hits ‘severe’

A thick layer of smog engulfs DLF city court in Gurugram on Monday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 19, 2024, 5:32 AM IST

Noxious nightmare in Delhi

A Metro train near the Akshardham Temple on Monday afternoon. The dense smog blanket has completely covered the city in a shroud despite it being peak afternoon. (Raj K Raj /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 19, 2024, 5:18 AM IST

Delhi government orders online mode for Classes 10, 12 after SC rap on pollution

Pollution and smog at Delhi's Kartavya Path (Photo by Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 10:25 PM IST

Three U.P. cities rival Delhi AQI, figure on worst list: CPCB data

For representation only (HT FIle Photo)

Published on Nov 18, 2024, 9:00 PM IST

Delhi AQI today: Asthma cases are rising, says doctor; shares tips to stay safe

Delhi's AQI crossed the 500 mark. Know the severe impacts of rising AQI on health.

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 8:33 PM IST

Air pollution: LG announces staggered timings for Delhi govt, MCD employees

The AQI stood at 490 in Delhi at 1 pm on Monday.

Published on Nov 18, 2024, 7:18 PM IST

Sales of air purifiers, masks surge in Delhi amid ‘severe’ air pollution

A commuter adjusts her face mask as air quality continues to remain "severe" in New Delhi. Air quality in the national capital worsened, with air pollution levels nearing 500 across several monitoring stations in Delhi.

Published on Nov 18, 2024, 7:02 PM IST

Delhi AQI at 490: Best and worst hours to step outside amid toxic air pollution

Areas like Dwarka Sector 8, Najafgarh, Nehru Nagar and Mundka, reported a maximum AQI level of 500. (Vipin Kumar/HT file)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 7:38 PM IST

How China tackled pollution?

In 2023, China had a PM2.5 air pollution level of 38.98 micrograms per cubic meter of air.

Published on Nov 18, 2024, 6:33 PM IST

Delhi-NCR air pollution: How does high AQI of 500 affect your health? Read

Pollution in Delhi NCR

Published on Nov 18, 2024, 6:08 PM IST

'Invoke GRAP 4 the moment AQI reaches 300': Supreme Court on Delhi pollution

The anti-pollution measures will be in place till AQI falls below 450, as per SC's directions.

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 7:04 PM IST

Mumbai's air quality deteriorates to ‘poor’, thick smog engulfs city

Air quality has deteriorated in Mumbai

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 10:52 AM IST

Delhi air quality: When will schools resume offline classes? What we know

Children walk to school wearing face masks to protect themselves from air pollution in Delhi.

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 10:55 AM IST

Ludhiana: Spurt in kids with respiratory problems amid poor air quality

Dr Karambir Singh Gill from Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, explained that children breathe faster than adults, which makes them more vulnerable to air pollution. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 5:14 AM IST

Punjab logs 404 fresh farm fires, south Malwa dists account for over 80% cases

As the window for the rabi crop wheat is very short after the paddy harvest, some farmers set their fields on fire to quickly clear the crop residue and sow the next crop. (HT File)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 5:12 AM IST

Delhi pollution: GRAP 4 recommends 50% attendance in offices; odd-even for cars

New Delhi, India - Nov. 17, 2024: Thick layer of smog amid rise in pollution levels at Kartavya Path, India Gate in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, November 17, 2024. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Nov 17, 2024, 10:36 PM IST

Delhi schools to hold online classes as GRAP 4 enforced from today

Children walk to school wearing face masks to protect themselves from air pollution in Delhi. (Raj K Raj/HT File Photo)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 4:54 AM IST

Delhi second most-polluted city in India, records ‘severe’ AQI: Report

Sky enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality turns "hazardous" due to alarming air pollution. (Reuters)

Published on Nov 17, 2024, 9:40 PM IST

GRAP-4 in Delhi-NCR as AQI rises to ‘severe plus’: What's allowed, what's not

Thick layer of smog at NH24 near Akshardham Temple in New Delhi.

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 8:57 AM IST

Delhi AQI alert: Smog worsens; pollution continues to raise health concerns

Delhi's AQI was recorded at 406.

Published on Nov 16, 2024, 2:30 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains ‘severe’ for 4th day, thick smog blankets NCR

Visitors at the Kartavya Path near the India Gate amid smog, in New Delhi, Saturday,

Updated on Nov 16, 2024, 2:20 PM IST

Delhi schools mandate face masks, restrict outdoor activities for students attending classes offline

Delhi schools mandate face masks, restrict outdoor activities for students attending classes offline

Published on Nov 15, 2024, 6:54 PM IST

Pakistan air pollution: This city hits 1600 AQI, becomes world’s most polluted

Pakistan's government is pushing a series of measures to fight a record smog. (Photo by Arif ALI / AFP)

Updated on Nov 15, 2024, 1:56 PM IST

Delhi AQI severe, visibility low; primary schools move to online; GRAP-3 imposed

As residents struggled to breathe, the CAQM implemented Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan, in which schools are shut and all private construction is halted.

Updated on Nov 15, 2024, 3:19 PM IST

Grap Stage 3 in force from today, wedding venues in Noida told to stop using diesel gensets

On Thursday, the air quality index of Noida was 347 (very poor) and that of Greater Noida was 264 (poor), according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s 4pm bulletin. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Pohot)

Updated on Nov 15, 2024, 6:40 AM IST

Residents urge govt to tackle air pollution in Gurugram’s residential areas

A train coming from Garhi Harsaru station to the Gurugram station amid morning smog near Rajendra Park in Gurugram on Thursday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 15, 2024, 5:16 AM IST

Will Delhi schools open on Friday as air quality worsens?

Delhi school students visit Kartavya Path amid low visibility due to smog in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Updated on Nov 15, 2024, 12:40 AM IST

GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi amid ‘severe’ AQI | What's allowed, what's not

Delhi recorded 'severe' air quality on Thursday.

Updated on Nov 14, 2024, 10:07 PM IST

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