Noise pollution, particulate matters exceed limit in Delhi
The levels of noise pollution and particulate matters exceed permissible limits in most locations in Delhi where nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels too cross the permissible threshold in some locations.
Apr 10, 2017, 15:11 PM ISTDelhi's air quality reaches severe level: IMD official
The average levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10, microscopic particles that can be embeded deep into the lungs and subsequently the bloodstream, were 296 and 479 micrograms per cubic metre respectively, an IMD official said.
Jan 08, 2016, 21:36 PM ISTDelhiites warned to wear protective face-masks as pollution hits 'hazardous' levels
As the air pollution in the national capital rose to hazardous levels, experts suggested that residents take taking precautionary measures such as wearing anti-pollution face-masks even when indoors as the suspended particles can enter houses through windows.
Nov 30, 2015, 14:05 PM IST'Air pollution level in Delhi expected to remain high'
Scientists have warned of high air pollution levels in Delhi in the coming days.
Nov 25, 2015, 10:44 AM ISTAir quality in Delhi drops as Diwali festivities kick in
As the day progressed, suspended particulate matters (PM 2.5 and 10) shot up to unhealthy levels across the capital, leading to the World Air Quality Index issuing a health alert.
Nov 11, 2015, 17:09 PM ISTFrom 'poor' to 'very poor', Delhi chokes as air quality falls
Delhi's air quality took a turn for the worse today with it being recorded as "very poor" as the level of particulate matters spiked across the city thus breaching the safe category by a long distance, a condition expected to persist at least for the coming few days.
Nov 04, 2015, 19:01 PM IST