Tag: Anand Vihar

Capital in Crisis: Delhi’s Air Turns Toxic with AQI Breaching 500 in Several Areas

Manish Kumar

Delhi air pollution: With air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorating further, authorities have directed schools and colleges to suspend physical classes. Delhi air pollution: Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches the “severe plus” category, touching the 500 mark in several areas. The overall AQI spiked to 494, marking one of the worst pollution spells that the city has recorded in the past few years.   According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index in several areas of Delhi,…

Delhi and Lahore Choked by Pollution: Air Quality Reaches Crisis Levels, Pakistan Points Fingers at India

Manish Kumar

As winter sets in, air pollution has reached alarming levels in South Asia, with Delhi and Lahore suffering some of the worst air quality globally. On Tuesday, Delhi’s air was blanketed by smog, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) past 400 in many areas, signifying severe pollution. Lahore, meanwhile, recently claimed the title of the world’s most polluted city, with Pakistan attributing its escalating smog crisis in part to cross-border pollution from India. The ongoing pollution emergency has intensified diplomatic tensions, with both cities scrambling to manage the health impacts…

Delhi’s Air Quality Sees Improvement Ahead of Diwali, AQI Moves to ‘Poor’ Category

Manish Kumar

After four days of remaining “very poor”, Delhi’s air quality improved on Friday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading 270 due to favourable wind speed, putting it in the “poor” category.   However, experts cautioned that the relief may be short-lived, as pollution levels are expected to rise again in three days due to changing weather conditions. The 24-hour average AQI recorded till 4 pm on Friday was 270 as against 306 on Thursday, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.   The AQI levels in Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri,…