India’s capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal
The new measures, which include sprinkling water with dust suppressants on roads, as well as mechanized sweeping that would help settle dust, will come into effect from Friday morning.
Taj Mahal disappears behind thick smog as severe pollution persists across India
Toxic smog shrouded India's iconic Taj Mahal in Agra on Thursday (November 14), rendering it barely visible from the surrounding gardens of the 17th-century monument. The dense haze also enveloped the Golden Temple,
Toxic smog shrouds India, prompting stricter anti-pollution measures
Traffic passes by on a road as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality was classified as "hazardous" amidst severe air pollution, in New Delhi, India, November 14, 2024. (REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis) They also include a ban on non-essential construction and an appeal to citizens to use more public transport and avoid using coal and wood for heating,
Delhi air pollution blankets India's capital in dense smog, sparking emergency measures
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
Where is Taj Mahal? It disappears behind smog as Agra air pollution rises
A dense smog blanketed the Taj Mahal in Agra on Thursday as pollution levels surged, obscuring the iconic monument from view. Tourists captured visuals showing the Taj Mahal nearly invisible behind the haze. Visitors were seen approaching the monument with minimal visibility ahead, NDTV reported.
India's toxic smog hides Taj Mahal, delays flights
By Sakshi Dayal NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Toxic smog obscured India's famed monument to love, the Taj Mahal, as well as Sikhism's holiest shrine, the Golden Temple in Amritsar, and delayed flights on Thursday,
India's toxic smog obscures Taj Mahal and other tourist sites
Thick and toxic smog shrouds India's cities and tourist sites:: November 15, 2024:: New Delhi, India"There are a lot of problems due to pollution. The elderly have difficulty breathing. We get symptoms such as sore throat,
New Delhi shuts all primary schools as severe smog grounds flights and obscures Taj Mahal
New Delhi shuts all primary schools as severe smog grounds flights and obscures Taj Mahal - Non-essential construction has ...
Supreme Court to hear pollution matter Monday
SC asked CAQM for Delhi and adjoining areas why pre-emptive steps were not taken before the air quality slipped to “severe” ...
Haryana Pollution Update: Karnal chokes on smog; AQI measured at 283
The city's air quality was recorded as 'moderate' and measured as 148 as per the Central Pollution Control Board ...
Delhi's air pollution turns 'severe' as temperatures, wind speeds drop
A toxic haze enveloped India's national capital on Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped and pollution surged, reducing ...
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Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'
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 ...
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Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says
Delhi typically sees a spike in air pollution during the festive season starting in October. After Dussehra celebrations in the second week of October, Delhi’s Air Quality Index reached the ...
Climate Challenges Don't See Borders As NASA Pic Shows Smog-Covered Lahore, Delhi
The hazardous level of pollution has forced authorities in Pakistan to close schools till November 17 in a bid to lower ...