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Delhi, Air Quality Index

Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running

Northern India encountered the recurring annual pre-winter event of air emergency where the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings of main pollutant PM 2.5 breached the 400-mark of “very poor” and landed the air of Delhi, Punjab and other northern cities into the “hazardous” category.

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Delhi's 'severe' air quality leaves residents gasping for breath

New Delhi’s air quality reached “severe” levels as dense toxic smog lingered in the Indian capital on Thursday. The average air quality reading breached 400 – the threshold to be considered “severe” – according to India’s Central Pollution Control Board.

India Today on MSN · 1d

Delhi air quality remains 'severe', thick smog engulfs city, reduces visibility

The Air Quality Index worsened from 429 on Wednesday morning to 432 on Thursday morning. Several areas in the capital region recorded an AQI of over 450.

Toxic smog shrouds New Delhi and the Taj Mahal

New York Post on MSN · 15h

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.

AOL · 11h

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,

NBC News · 12h

Toxic smog shrouds New Delhi and the Taj Mahal in India

Drone footage of India’s New Delhi showed the world's most polluted capital blanketed in a thick layer of toxic smog. There were similar scenes in Agra, where smog prevented tourists from snapping selfies at the Taj Mahal.

Delhi shuts all primary schools

The Manila Times on MSN · 7h

Smog prompts New Delhi to shut elementary schools

Authorities in New Delhi ordered all elementary schools to suspend in-person classes until further notice on Thursday night due to worsening smog in India's sprawling capital. New Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan area,

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India's Delhi shuts primary schools amid severe pollution crisis

In response to dangerously high pollution levels, the Delhi government has ordered the closure of all primary schools starting Friday, with classes shifting online until further notice. Chief Minister Atishi made the announcement on social media.

BBC · 1d

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens

Air pollution in the Indian capital is more than 50 times what is considered safe by the World Health Organization.

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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.

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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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Noxious New Delhi Air Triggers Curbs, Schools Go Online

India’s capital city faced very poor air quality for the third day as thick smog enveloped the capital city, forcing the ...

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India, Pakistan blanketed in smog so thick, it's visible from space: See pictures

Toxic smog in India and Pakistan has caused air quality in the major metropolitans of Lahore, Multan, Delhi and Chandigarh to ...

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India's Modi likely to find comfort in Trump's return and a shared worldview

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has made many countries anxious and recalculating where they stand with the U.S., ...

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The Fatal Flaw in India’s China Strategy

But China and India have no desirable “normal” status quo to return to. Challenges abound in the bilateral relationship, and ...

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Delhi Metro launches online ticket sales for India International Trade Fair 2024

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is making it easier for visitors to attend the India International Trade Fair (IITF) ...

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