Wildfires and air quality: How to check the reading in your area – National

Wildfires and air quality: How to check the reading in your area – National

As we enter another wildfire season, Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to pay attention to air pollution levels and check the Air Quality Health Index – especially on smoky days. HOW CAN I CHECK THE AIR QUALITY READING IN MY AREA? The Air Quality Health Index is at: https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/index_e.html You can take … Read more

Commission For Air Quality Management Revokes GRAP Stage-II In Entire NCR With Immediate Effect

Commission For Air Quality Management Revokes GRAP Stage-II In Entire NCR With Immediate Effect

The average AQI of Delhi has considerably improved in the last 4-5 days and remained less than 300 from 15 February onwards. The forecast by IMD and IITM indicates the average AQI of Delhi to stay in the ‘Moderate/Poor’ category with light rain/drizzle expected in the coming days. (Representational image/File) Air Quality Management: Delhi’s daily … Read more

Delhi’s Smog Tower Rendered Useless As Salaries Go Unpaid, AAP Accuses Centre of Deliberate Mismanagement

Delhi’s Smog Tower Rendered Useless As Salaries Go Unpaid, AAP Accuses Centre of Deliberate Mismanagement

Delhi’s Air Purification Tower, envisioned to battle air pollution, hit a snag—it ain’t working because salaries are overdue. Smog Tower: Representative image New Delhi: Delhi’s Smog Tower is no longer functional, all thanks to delayed salaries. It’s indeed a matter of concern, as this tower has the huge responsibility of fighting the city’s intense air … Read more

Parts of National Capital Witnesses Light Downpour, Brings Relief From Rising Pollution

Parts of National Capital Witnesses Light Downpour, Brings Relief From Rising Pollution

Home News Delhi Rains: Parts of National Capital Witnesses Light Downpour, Brings Relief From Rising Pollution At 7 am, the hourly air quality index (AQI) hit 402, contrasting with Sunday’s 4 pm 24-hour average of 396 (categorized as very poor). Delhi Weather: Mercury Drops to 10.4 Degree Celsius in National Capital; Light Rain Predicted New … Read more

Delhi Air Quality Continues To Be In Severe Category Check AQI Of Different Areas

Delhi Air Quality Continues To Be In Severe Category Check AQI Of Different Areas

Home News Delhi Air Quality Continues To Be In ‘Severe’ Category; Check AQI Of Different Areas The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, has exceeded 400 AQI in several parts, and there seems to be no hope for an improvement in the pollution situation. Updated: November 23, 2023 … Read more

Delhi Air Quality Improves, Still Breaths Toxic Air

Delhi Air Quality Improves, Still Breaths Toxic Air

Home News Delhi Air Quality Improves, Still Breaths Toxic Air Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category on Saturday, with an average AQI of 398. Delhi Air Quality Improves, Still Breaths Toxic Air New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital has improved, but the Air Quality Index (AQI) … Read more

Amid Deteriorating Air Quality, Experts Share Sustainable Alternatives To Prevent Delhi’s Air Pollution

Amid Deteriorating Air Quality, Experts Share Sustainable Alternatives To Prevent Delhi’s Air Pollution

Air Pollution: Experts suggested that the Central government can establish stubble management zones in areas where stubble burning is a major problem. Experts said stubble burning simply causes air pollution as it is the practice of burning crop residue after harvest. New Delhi: Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital and other major cities, … Read more

Air Quality Index: How to use Google Maps to check AQI levels

Air Quality Index: How to use Google Maps to check AQI levels

Air quality is an important part of our overall health and well-being. When air quality is poor, it can cause a variety of health problems. Air Quality Index(AQI) is a crucial metric for assessing the quality of the air in your location. It provides information about the levels of various pollutants, helping you make informed … Read more

Work From Home Schools Closed List of Measures Taken By Delhi To Curb Air Pollution

Work From Home Schools Closed List of Measures Taken By Delhi To Curb Air Pollution

Home News Work From Home, Schools Closed: List of Measures Taken By Delhi To Curb Air Pollution Delhi, NCR air pollution latest update: Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the ‘critical’ category as per the SAFAR Updated: November 6, 2023 9:10 AM IST By Joy Pillai Delhi Turns Into ‘Gas Chamber’; Air Quality … Read more

Air pollution affects brain, leads to anxiety, decrement of cognitive ability: Doctors

Air pollution affects brain, leads to anxiety, decrement of cognitive ability: Doctors

NEW DELHI: As severely-polluted air has choked Delhi, doctors in the city have warned people, saying air pollutionaffects not just the lungs, but also other major organs, such as the heart and the brain, across all age groups. There has been a sudden increase in cases of headache, anxiety, irritation, confusion and decrement of cognitive … Read more