Delhi is turning into a gas chamber with the air quality index hitting the hazardous 400-500 'severe plus' category. Schools have been shifted to online mode, companies forced to announce work-from-home for their employees, and vehicles face restrictions.
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and Union Minister Harsh Malhotra took part in the demonstration, wearing respiratory masks to raise awareness among the people about the dangers of increasing pollution.
He emphasized the alarming rise in pollution levels, which have been exacerbated by stubble burning and other factors, with several areas recording very high AQI readings surpassing 400.
A day after a minimal drop, the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday again reached the ‘severe’ category with a combination of smog and fog enveloping the national capital, reducing the visibility to 200 meters in the morning.
The decision came during a high-level meeting Rai held with the officials on the implementation of GRAP-III restrictions in the city.
According to scientists, during the next two to three days, the quality of the air will improve. It was determined that GRAP III norms will remain in effect in Delhi for the time being given the current circumstances
In order to overcome these discrepancies in the battle against climate change, the research emphasizes the necessity of customized government policies
In the contemporary world, where pollution has ingrained itself as an unwanted part of our everyday existence, our bodies are constantly fighting the damaging effects of environmental pollutants. While masks and air purifiers are common protective measures, one often-ignored but effective line of defense is what we choose to eat.
As the vibrant celebrations of Diwali unfolded across the country, a thick veil of smoke descended in its aftermath, revealing a disconcerting reality - the air quality in major cities reached hazardous levels.
Data from 242 cities collected on November 13 by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that no city had significant air quality, 53 had "very poor," 85 had "poor," 75 had "moderate," and only 32 of the 242 cities had "satisfactory" to "good" air quality
