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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.

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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.

Delhi shuts all primary schools

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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.

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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.

Hindustan Times on MSN · 14h

Delhi air pollution: AQI ‘severe’, visibility low in NCR; primary schools shift to online; GRAP-3 from today | 10 points

GRAP stage 3 will come into force at 8am on Friday. The Delhi government announced that classes for primary schools will be shifted to online.

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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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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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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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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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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 ...

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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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Purdue announces growing presence in India at event with Sen. Young and Ambassador Garcetti

Purdue University is further strengthening its educational partnership with India through the announcement of its Center for ...

India's Oct wholesale inflation accelerates to four-month high

India's wholesale price-based inflation accelerated to a four-month high of 2.36% year on year in October due to elevated ...

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