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Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'

Delhi was the most polluted capital city in the world in 2023, according to a study. (Getty Images) Delhi, November 13 — People in India's capital Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to severe levels in the city. Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed,...

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New Delhi closes schools as air pollution hits worst level

uthorities in India's capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season.

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Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'

Delhi was the most polluted capital city in the world in 2023, according to a study. (Getty Images) Delhi, November 13 — People in India's capital Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to severe levels in the city. Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed,...

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Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'

People in India's capital Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to severe levels in the city. Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Indian capital to shut primary schools over air pollution

Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that primary schools in the Indian capital region will be closed in the wake of increasing levels of air pollution. The schools would be closed from Saturday.

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Blanket of smoke covers Delhi as air pollution worsens

A blanket of smog engulfed the national capital on Saturday morning as the pollution level deteriorated to the "poor" category ahead of Diwali.

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Blanket of smoke covers Delhi as air pollution worsens

A blanket of smog engulfed the national capital on Saturday morning as the pollution level deteriorated to the "poor" category ahead of Diwali.

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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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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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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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