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Smog chokes New Delhi as air pollution levels soar

The city’s air quality index fell into the “very poor” category on Sunday, according to SAFAR, India’s main environmental monitoring agency, and in many areas levels of the deadly particulate matter reached around six times the global safety threshold.

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New Delhi to renew firecracker ban ahead of Diwali to combat pollution

India's capital will ban the use of firecrackers ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali in November in a bid to control air pollution that reaches hazardous levels every winter, the local government said on Monday.

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Kathmandu's air pollution ranks third worst globally, urgent safety measures advised

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Kathmandu's air pollution ranks third worst globally, urgent safety measures advised

Republica फाल्गुन २०८०

Air pollution in Kathmandu: Ratna Park’s air quality among the worst

KATHMANDU: The air pollution levels in Kathmandu have reached a critical stage. According to the Swiss organization IQ Air, which measures air pollution globally, Kathmandu’s air quality ranks third among the most unhealthy cities in the world. New Delhi, India, holds the top position, followed by Chiang Mai, Thailand, in second place. Dhaka, Bangladesh, and […]

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Combating air pollution in Kathmandu Valley

The recent news that Kathmandu tops the list of the most polluted cities in the world is a matter of great alarm for all Nepalese citizens. With an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 202, Kathmandu has surpassed New Delhi, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Bangkok and Dhaka in terms of pollution, making it the most toxic city in the world.

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Combating air pollution in Kathmandu Valley

The recent news that Kathmandu tops the list of the most polluted cities in the world is a matter of great alarm for all Nepalese citizens. With an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 202, Kathmandu has surpassed New Delhi, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Bangkok and Dhaka in terms of pollution, making it the most toxic city in the world.

Republica चैत्र २०७९

Delhi schools closed until further notice as air pollution worsens

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: All schools in New Delhi will remain closed from Friday until further notice amid worsening levels of air pollution in India's national capital.

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India temporarily shuts five coal-fired power plants around New Delhi

India has temporarily shut down five coal-fired power plants around the capital New Delhi as part of its drive to combat air pollution, according to an order from the federal environment ministry panel on air pollution.

The Himalayan Times आश्विन २०७८

Schools, gov't offices shut for week in New Delhi due to air pollution

NEW DELHI, Nov. 14: All schools will be shut in the Indian capital New Delhi for a week in the wake of current "Severe" levels of air pollution, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday. The schools will remain closed with effect from Monday, he told reporters following an emergency meeting with top officials, adding that government officials will be working from home for a week, and private offices were also advised to follow suit. The chief minister said his government was working on a proposal for lockdown in New Delhi. "(I) Will present the plan to the Supreme Court," Kejriwal said. Construction activities will be prohibited in the capital city on Nov. 14-17, the chief minister said. According to him, the pollution level was rising in New Delhi "due to stubble burning in neighboring states" and called upon all stakeholders to work together to combat it. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Friday advised government and private offices in New Delhi to cut down their vehicular usage by at least 30 percent. The CPCB issued an advisory urging people to limit their outdoor activities and minimize their exposure to the air in the city. New Delhi recorded its worst air quality index (AQI) level this season on Friday with a 24-hour average of 471, according to media reports. The AQI in the capital remained in the "Severe" category on Saturday morning, with the AQI being recorded at 473.

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India's top court says New Delhi air pollution situation is 'very serious'

India's top court says New Delhi air pollution situation is 'very serious'

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