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Delhi`s air quality stays `very poor` for 10th consecutive day post-Diwali

Delhi`s air quality stays `very poor` for 10th consecutive day post-Diwali

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Delhiites woke up to toxic air on Sunday as the air quality remained in the `very poor` category. Delhi continued to battle with air pollution for the 10th consecutive day post-Diwali as a dense layer of smog blanketed parts of the national capital on Sunday morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 335 as of 8 am today, categorised as `very poor.` Some areas, including Alipur, Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, Rohini, and Bawana, continued to experience `very poor` air quality. At 8:30 am, the humidity level was 91 per cent, according to the India Meteorological Department. Several parts of the national capital recorded very poor air quality levels on Sunday morning as per the data issued by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India). Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 351, Bawana 383, CRRI Mathura Road 323, Dwarka Sector 8 at 341, IGI Airport at 326, ITO 328, Lodhi Road 319, Mundka at 358, Najafgarh at 341, New Moti …

Delhi’s air world’s most polluted on November 1 morning post-Diwali: AQI of top 10 cities | Latest News India

Delhi’s air world’s most polluted on November 1 morning post-Diwali: AQI of top 10 cities | Latest News India

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New Delhi was ranked the world’s most polluted city on Friday morning, November 1, a days after Diwali celebrations pushed air quality to hazardous levels, according to Swiss firm IQAir. Vehicles move on a road amid low visibility due to smog, a day after Diwali festival celebrations, in New Delhi, early Friday morning, Nov. 1, 2024.(PTI Photo/Kamal Singh) Despite a ban on firecrackers, many residents celebrated with fireworks, adding to the thick smog that covered the city. The air quality index reached 388 at Anand Vihar station at 10am, according to National Air Quality Index or AQI by the Central Pollution Control Board. This is categorised as “very poor”, raising health concerns for residents. This has put Delhi at the top of the world’s real-time pollution rankings, according to IQAir. Also read: Firecracker ban flouted; Delhi’s air quality likely to worsen to ‘severe’ Delhi residents defy fire crackers ban Although the Delhi government has enforced firecracker bans during Diwali in recent years to curb pollution, compliance was largely neglected. In most areas of Delhi, the …

Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to ‘very poor’; other cities also affected

Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to ‘very poor’; other cities also affected

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Vehicles ride past on an expressway on a smoggy morning in New Delhi, India, October 31, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters A thick layer of smog covered parts of Delhi on Friday (November 1, 2024), the day after Diwali, pushing the city’s air quality into the ’very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Most areas in the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350, raising health concerns for residents. At around 7:00 a.m., Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported ‘very poor’ air quality levels, posing significant health risks. Cyclist Stephen, passing through India Gate, where the AQI stood around 317 post-Diwali, said, “Because of the pollution, terrible things are happening. The pollution came on very suddenly this time. Just a few days ago, there was nothing, and now my brother has fallen sick. I used to come here to cycle with my brother, but he has been severely affected by the pollution …

WATCH: Ibrahim Ali Khan hugs and sees off Rasha Thadani post-Diwali bash; fan says, ‘They look so good together’

WATCH: Ibrahim Ali Khan hugs and sees off Rasha Thadani post-Diwali bash; fan says, ‘They look so good together’

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Saif Ali Khan’s son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, has always won fans’ hearts with his gentle and kind nature. The debutant actor captures the admiration of his female fans and wins over almost everyone with his sweet gestures. Recently, he was seen sharing a hug with Raveena Tandon’s daughter, Rasha Thadani, as he saw her off after a Diwali bash in town! The video got one fan saying, “They look so good together.”  In the video, Ibrahim can be seen escorting Rasha to her car after attending a Diwali bash. What caught our attention was Khan sweetly hugging her and making sure she got safely into her car, and we totally loved it. One of the fans took to the comments section and said, “Both of them will make a good pair…they look so good together!”  Check out the video here:  For those who may not know, Ibrahim is about to make his major Bollywood debut alongside actress Kajol in Sarzameen. Directed by Kayoze Irani, son of Boman Irani, the film also marks Kajol’s first collaboration with actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. Though …

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates post-Diwali despite firecracker ban: AQI surges over 900

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates post-Diwali despite firecracker ban: AQI surges over 900

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The air quality in Delhi plunged to dangerous levels on Diwali night as the heavy use of firecrackers triggered AQI fires in some areas despite a city-wide curfew. This year, Diwali celebrations, weather, well burning and air pollution in the area have driven pollution levels into the “severe” range, raising health risks Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi air pollution: Toxic smog blankets capital, Noida post-Diwali; AQI likely to worsen | Latest News India

Delhi air pollution: Toxic smog blankets capital, Noida post-Diwali; AQI likely to worsen | Latest News India

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Delhi AQI updates: Residents in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and other areas in the national capital region woke up to a blanket of toxic smoke the morning after Diwali, as people defied a ban on firecrackers on Thursday night causing severe noise pollution and reducing visibility. Motorists make their way through an air polluted street during Diwali in New Delhi on October 31, 2024.(AFP) Several places in Haryana also reported air quality index (AQI) in the ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ categories on Diwali night on Thursday. The air quality in Delhi’s Anand Vihar was in the “very poor” category, with an AQI of 395 at 6am on November 1, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Anand Vihar saw the AQI plunge into the “severe” category on Thursday night while PM2.5 concentrations soared, creating hazardous conditions for respiratory health. Many places in Punjab as well as in the Union Territory of Chandigarh reported air quality index in the ‘poor’ category. As of 11pm on Thursday, the AQI in Gurugram in Haryana was recorded at 322, …