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Leher Sethi | Is air pollution a greater pandemic than coronavirus?

As a parent, I dread Delhi winters, not just because of the cold, but because of the terrible pollution in the air

10 Dec 2020 12:01 AM IST

The weatherman has forecast mainly clear skies for the day with the possibility of moderate fog on Saturday morning. (Photo: ANI)

Clear Friday morning in Delhi, air quality very poor

The air quality in the city was recorded in the very poor category on Friday after being in a severe zone for the past...

3 Jan 2020 10:21 AM IST

Air pollution levels in the national capital escalated to hazardous and visibility dropped significantly as a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts of the city on Sunday morning. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi: Air quality continues to remain 'very poor' despite rain

The India Meteorological Department on Monday predicted thunderstorms and moderate to heavy intensity rain for Delhi and...

18 Oct 2021 10:44 AM IST

Globally, approximate 160,000 deaths have been attributed to PM2.5 air pollution in the five most populous cities of Delhi (30 million), Mexico City (22 million), Sao Paulo (22 million), Shanghai (26 million) and Tokyo (37 million), report said. (AFP)

Air pollution: Delhi to get 'green' funds under NCAP, first time since...

NCAP covers 132 non-attainment cities, which do not meet the prescribed national ambient air quality standards

3 Oct 2021 12:18 PM IST

In this picture taken on November 25, 2021, people commute along a street amid smoggy conditions in New Delhi. (Photo: AFP)

Delhi air quality further deteriorates, AQI slips to 368

The PM 10 was recorded at 376 in the 'very poor' category and PM 2.5 was recorded at 224 in the 'very poor' category

26 Nov 2021 9:53 AM IST

An anti-smog gun sprays water droplets to curb air pollution, at Delhi- Gurugram Expressway in Gurugram. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi air quality slips back to 'very poor' category

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) has dipped again from 280 on Sunday to 330 today

25 Nov 2021 9:23 AM IST

Commuters make their way along a road amid heavy smog in New Delhi on November 16, 2021. (Money SHARMA / AFP)

Rely upon statistical based model of wind pattern to curb Delhi air...

The SC said due to the seriousness of the issue it will continue to hear the matter and posted the case for the next...

24 Nov 2021 12:30 PM IST

A worker uses an anti-smog gun to control dust at a construction side at the landmark India Gate monument in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP/Manish Swarup)

Delhi's air quality improves on the back of winds

Winds gusting up to 20 kmph on Sunday and 25 kmph on Monday led to a marked improvement in the air quality and improved...

23 Nov 2021 10:42 AM IST

People take a ride on a boat to feed seagulls near the banks of the Yamuna River amid fog and smog conditions in New Delhi. (Photo: AFP)

Delhi's air quality deteriorates further, AQI stands at 352

The overall Air Quality Index has dipped again from 347 on Sunday to 352

22 Nov 2021 9:38 AM IST

Commuters make their way along a road amid heavy smog in New Delhi on November 16, 2021. (Money SHARMA / AFP)

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: No relief likely till Sunday

The air quality is likely to improve Sunday onwards due to relatively strong winds

17 Nov 2021 10:57 AM IST

Commuters drive along a road amid heavy smog conditions in New Delhi on November 11, 2021. (Money SHARMA / AFP)

SC cracks whip on Delhi's air emergency as crisis worsens

The top court also asked the state governments of Punjab and Haryana to pursue the farmers for two weeks not to do...

15 Nov 2021 12:18 PM IST

The apex court had also expressed concern that schools in the city have opened and children are being exposed to severe pollution conditions. (PTI Photo)

Ready to impose complete lockdown in Delhi to control air pollution:...

The court had said the situation of pollution is so bad that people are wearing masks inside their houses

15 Nov 2021 11:54 AM IST