Artificial Rain

No Respite From Pollution As Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Very Poor' Category

As per the data from the CPCB recorded at 6:00 am on Thursday morning, the Air quality index at Anand Vihar was at 387 (very poor); At ITO, Delhi it was 343 (very poor) while the AQI at Wazirpur, Delhi, was 422 (severe), at RK Puram, it was 415 ( severe).

Nov 23, 2023, 08:40 AM IST

Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor', AQI At 310; Schools, Colleges Reopen Today

A day after restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) - 4 were lifted in Delhi following improvement in the air quality, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday urged people to be careful and continue to follow the rules as stages 1, 2, and 3 of GRAP are still in place to tackle air pollution in the national capital.

Nov 20, 2023, 09:18 AM IST

Delhi Govt Forms Special Task Force To Enforce GRAP 4 Measures To Curb Pollution

Making the announcement, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the STF will be headed by the special secretary of the environment department.

Nov 16, 2023, 17:20 PM IST

Delhi Air Quality Slips To 'Severe' Category Post-Diwali, Anti-Pollution Measures Intensify

Delhi Weather Report: The Central Pollution Control Board reported a significant escalation in the AQI, with areas such as RK Puram, Jahangirpuri, Punjabi Bagh, and IGI Airport registering levels over 400. Specifically, RK Puram recorded an AQI of 417, Punjabi Bagh at 410, ITO at 430, IGI Airport at 430, and Jahangirpuri at 428.

Nov 14, 2023, 09:39 AM IST

'UP, Haryana Responsible For Rising Pollution In Delhi; GRAP 4 Measures To Continue': Gopal Rai

Despite the AAP government's ban on firecrackers and the 'Diya Jalao, Patakhe nahi' campaign, visuals from various parts of Delhi, including Lodhi Road, RK Puram, Karol Bagh, and Punjabi Bagh, showed fireworks lighting up the night sky on Sunday.

Nov 13, 2023, 14:01 PM IST

Delhi Govt To Review Pollution Situation As Air Quality Plummets Post Diwali

Post-Diwali, Delhi-NCR's air quality has significantly deteriorated, falling into the 'poor' category on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Nov 13, 2023, 10:48 AM IST

SC Ban On Firecracker Flouted Openly In Delhi; Over 100 Fire-Related Cases Reported

Several fire-related incidents were reported across India on the occasion of Diwali this Sunday. However, there have been no reports of casualties in these incidents so far.

Nov 13, 2023, 09:34 AM IST

Thick Smog Blankets Delhi Post-Diwali Celebrations, AQI In 'Severe' Category

Air quality across Delhi continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Monday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded at 296, in RK Puram at 290, in Punjabi Bagh at 280 and in ITO at 263

Nov 13, 2023, 07:08 AM IST

'Use Public Transport, Bicycles': Health Ministry's Advisory For Schools, Students Amid 'Air Emergency' In Delhi

The Health Ministry advisory encourages schools to promote bicycle usage among higher-grade students. Ensuring proper ventilation in classrooms and advocating for 'wet mopping' of floors are among the highlighted measures to enhance indoor air quality.

Nov 10, 2023, 13:54 PM IST

Delhi Govt Submits Report To SC, Claims Significant Reduction In Air Pollution

The Delhi government has decided to bear the entire cost of artificial rain to combat hazardous air pollution in the city and directed the chief secretary to present the government's views before the Supreme Court on Friday.

Nov 10, 2023, 10:34 AM IST

Delhi's Air Quality Remains Severe Despite Light Rain, Toxic Smog Engulfs City

Delhi NCR faced another day of breathing hazardous air on Friday morning, as the pollution levels stayed in the ‘severe’ zone.

Nov 10, 2023, 08:06 AM IST

Real Or Artificial Rain? Parts Of Delhi NCR Breath Easy As Light Showers Wash Away Pollution

Light rain lashed Delhi and the surrounding areas today, providing much-needed relief from pollution. Several people are wondering whether the rain was real or artificial.

 

Nov 10, 2023, 01:03 AM IST

Delhi Government big decision on Artificial Rain

The discussion regarding artificial rain has intensified. Big decision of Kejriwal government regarding artificial rain. If the Central Government cooperates, then the first artificial rain can be achieved in Delhi by 20th November. Kejriwal government's order to the Chief Secretary of Delhi that Delhi government's side should be presented in SC tomorrow.

Nov 09, 2023, 23:02 PM IST

Delhi Govt Calls Meeting As Thick Smog, Severe Pollution Chokes National Capital

The meeting will be attended by Delhi's Finance and Revenue Minister Atishi, Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot, Social Welfare Minister Rajkumar Anand and Food and Supply Minister Imran Hussain. The meeting will be held at the Delhi Secretariat at 12:30 PM.

Nov 09, 2023, 10:52 AM IST

Delhi's Air Quality Index recorded at 400 mark today

Air Pollution is continuously rising in Delhi. Meanwhile, AQI was recorded beyond 400 today. As per latest reports, Delhi government is planning to take steps to prevent pollution. Although there is still suspense on odd-even in Delhi, Kejriwal is considering artificial rain to combat pollution in Delhi.

Nov 09, 2023, 10:28 AM IST

No Respite From Pollution, Toxic Smog As Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Severe', AQI Over 400

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Anand Vihar at 432, in RK Puram at 453, in Punjabi Bagh at 444, and in ITO at 441.

Nov 09, 2023, 08:41 AM IST

Delhi AQI Level still in poor category, crosses 400 mark

Delhi Pollution level is continuously rising and is still recorded beyond 400. Due to increasing pollution, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has decided to take a big step. Delhi government is preparing to shower artificial rain in Delhi to combat increasing pollution.

Nov 09, 2023, 08:30 AM IST

Artificial Rain, Ban On App-Based Taxis From Outside: Delhi Govt Moves To Combat Pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today chaired a meeting of all concerned departments to ensure compliance with the instructions given by the Supreme Court yesterday regarding pollution. 

Nov 08, 2023, 19:59 PM IST

To battle water shortage, China building gigantic rain-making network

The rain-making systems being placed high on Tibetan mountains could bring rainfall to an area roughly three times the size of Spain.

Mar 28, 2018, 10:07 AM IST

Create rain, run campaign, do everything to check pollution: Yogi

The UP chief minister said the radio awareness campaign must run until January 15.

Nov 16, 2017, 09:31 AM IST