Air pollution in Delhi - Wikipedia
In November 2016, in an event known as the "Great Smog of Delhi", the air pollution spiked far beyond acceptable levels. The levels of PM2.5 and PM 10 particulate matter hit 999 micrograms per cubic meter, well above their respective 24-hour peak limits of …
Delhi smog: Life in the world’s most polluted city | CNN
Nov 20, 2024 · Outside, a throat-searing blanket of toxic smog has settled over the city since late last month, turning day into night, disrupting flights, blocking buildings from view and endangering the lives...
Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog ...
Nov 20, 2024 · Soaring air pollution in India’s capital, New Delhi, has reached “hazardous” levels this week, causing state officials to limit movement and revive plans to stimulate artificial rain to clear...
Severe Delhi AQI: GRAP-4 curbs imposed as air pollution chokes …
NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities 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. Residents of New Delhi woke up to thick, toxic smog enveloping the city of some 33 million as the air quality became increasingly hazardous.
New Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) : Real-Time Air Pollution
2 days ago · New Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution. Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Delhi. Last Updated: 2025-04-14 03:40:44 PM (Local Time)
New Delhi’s deadly pollution explained | CNN - CNN International
Nov 4, 2019 · A potent combination of pollutants, agricultural practices, weather conditions, and geography has shrouded India’s capital in a toxic, throat-searing cloud of brown smog.
Air pollution: Delhi air turns very poor but 'worst is yet to come'
Oct 24, 2023 · The air quality in India's capital Delhi has fallen to poor levels and is expected to deteriorate further in the coming days, officials have said. Delhi is one of the world's most polluted...
Doctors say breathing toxic air in Delhi is like smoking 10 cigarettes ...
Jan 2, 2022 · Delhi's air quality has been steadily deteriorating for years, and it is particularly bad during winter when the cool weather traps pollution and smoke, shrouding the city in a thick layer of smog.
Delhi air pollution levels at 'severe plus', authorities say
Nov 18, 2024 · Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog.
Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe' - BBC
Nov 13, 2024 · 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...