Delhi-NCR slipped into the “poor” air quality category during an intense heatwave, with dust particles and PM10 emerging as the dominant pollutants across the region. BulletsIn Delhi-NCR recorded poor air quality despite extreme summer temperatures near 45°C. Authorities imposed Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the region. Air Quality Index in
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Delhi-NCR slipped into the “poor” air quality category during an intense heatwave, with dust particles and PM10 emerging as the dominant pollutants across the region. BulletsIn Delhi-NCR recorded poor air quality despite extreme summer temperatures near 45°C. Authorities imposed Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the region. Air Quality Index in
Pune is set to become the first Indian city to implement a Low Emission Zone targeting highly polluting vehicles and promoting cleaner urban transportation systems. BulletsIn Pune Municipal Corporation plans to launch India’s first official Low Emission Zone within the Shivajinagar area during the next two months. The proposed Low Emission Zone will restrict or
Pune is set to become the first Indian city to implement a Low Emission Zone targeting highly polluting vehicles and promoting cleaner urban transportation systems. BulletsIn Pune Municipal Corporation plans to launch India’s first official Low Emission Zone within the Shivajinagar area during the next two months. The proposed Low Emission Zone will restrict or
Delhi allowed green crackers this Diwali hoping to reduce pollution. However, AQI readings show the city still woke up to very poor air quality, raising concerns over public health. BulletsIn Delhi recorded AQI 350 at 8 am post-Diwali, 2025. Anand Vihar, one of Delhi’s most polluted areas, saw AQI 360. Green crackers were used this
Delhi allowed green crackers this Diwali hoping to reduce pollution. However, AQI readings show the city still woke up to very poor air quality, raising concerns over public health. BulletsIn Delhi recorded AQI 350 at 8 am post-Diwali, 2025. Anand Vihar, one of Delhi’s most polluted areas, saw AQI 360. Green crackers were used this
158Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Delhi’s Minister for Environment, Forest, and Wildlife, has emphasized the ongoing efforts by the BJP government to improve air quality in the city. On social media, Sirsa highlighted the importance of clean air and the measures being taken to combat pollution. This comes after a recent CAG report raised concerns over transportation
Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Delhi’s Minister for Environment, Forest, and Wildlife, has emphasized the ongoing efforts by the BJP government to improve air quality in the city. On social media, Sirsa highlighted the importance of clean air and the measures being taken to combat pollution. This comes after a recent CAG report raised concerns over transportation
228India’s push to reduce air pollution by curbing aerosol emissions may inadvertently accelerate warming and increase extreme heat in vulnerable regions. Researchers have warned that while aerosol reduction could improve air quality, it could also trigger an accelerated rise in temperature without simultaneous action on greenhouse gas emissions. The findings were published in November 2024
India’s push to reduce air pollution by curbing aerosol emissions may inadvertently accelerate warming and increase extreme heat in vulnerable regions. Researchers have warned that while aerosol reduction could improve air quality, it could also trigger an accelerated rise in temperature without simultaneous action on greenhouse gas emissions. The findings were published in November 2024
India’s air pollution problem is a chronic issue, affecting public health, the environment, and daily life. Despite ongoing efforts like the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and Bharat VI, the country’s response remains insufficient, and progress has been slow. BulletsIn Air pollution in India is a year-round crisis, particularly severe in winter months. Hospitals in
India’s air pollution problem is a chronic issue, affecting public health, the environment, and daily life. Despite ongoing efforts like the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and Bharat VI, the country’s response remains insufficient, and progress has been slow. BulletsIn Air pollution in India is a year-round crisis, particularly severe in winter months. Hospitals in
