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Nov152024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates: Second Most Polluted City in the World

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New Delhi: Delhi's air quality remains in the "severe" category for the third consecutive day, with the city now ranked the second most polluted globally. According to Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 498 on Friday morning, trailing only Lahore, Pakistan, which reported a shocking AQI of 770. Top Polluted Areas in Delhi The Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer app highlighted the city’s worst-affected areas: Jahangirpuri: AQI 458 Bawana: AQI 455 Wazirpur: AQI 455 Rohini: AQI 452 Punjabi Bagh: AQI 443 Transport Hit Hard by Smog Thick smog reduced visibility across the city, with Palam and Safdarjung areas reporting visibility as low as 500m and 400m, respectively. This has severely disrupted transport servic...

Nov132024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Gurugram High Rise Conducts Artificial Rain to Tackle Worsening Air Pollution

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In a proactive response to the severe air quality crisis gripping Delhi NCR, authorities implemented “artificial rain” in Gurugram’s DLF Primus high-rise complex in Sector 82. Sprinkler systems and fire lines at the top of the 32-story buildings were used to release water, creating a rainfall effect aimed at reducing air pollution levels. The Resident Welfare Association (RWA) President of DLF Primus, Achal Yadav, stated, “This artificial rain initiative is our effort to curb pollution in the area. If AQI levels continue to rise, we’re ready to make this a daily measure.” Additional efforts, such as encouraging carpooling, are also underway to address the ongoing air quality issues. A video from the site shows light rainfall from the high-rise towers, clearing the skies and helping r...

Jul42024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Air Pollution in India Linked to Nearly 33,000 Annual Deaths, Study Finds

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Nearly 33,000 deaths each year across 10 major Indian cities can be attributed to air pollution levels that exceed the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, despite being below India's national clean air threshold. This alarming statistic comes from a report published in The Lancet Planetary Health, underscoring the urgent need for India to revise its air quality standards. The study, which examined data from 2008 to 2019, focused on PM2.5 exposure a fine particulate matter considered highly harmful to human health. It analyzed mortality rates across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Shimla, and Varanasi. Significant Statistics: Delhi: Recorded the highest number of air pollution-related deaths, with 12,000 deaths annually, representin...

Jun172024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Crores of Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution in India Over Four Decades

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A comprehensive study led by researchers from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has revealed that air pollution from fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been linked to approximately 2.61 crore premature deaths in India between 1980 and 2020. This makes it one of the most extensive studies on air quality and climate, utilizing 40 years of data to assess the health impacts of PM2.5. According to the study, the average life expectancy in India has been significantly reduced due to conditions caused by PM2.5 pollution, such as strokes, heart and lung diseases, and cancer. The study also noted that weather patterns have exacerbated the impact of pollution, increasing the death toll by 14%. “Asia was estimated to have the largest number of PM2.5-attributable premature deat...

May12024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Surprisingly Improved Air Quality of Delhi in April 2024

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Delhi experienced a notable improvement in air quality during April 2024, recording the maximum number of 'Good to Moderate' air quality days in comparison to the last six years, with the exception of the lockdown year 2020 due to COVID-19. This improvement can be attributed to favorable meteorological conditions and the concerted efforts of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) along with various stakeholders to control air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). Key Highlights Number of Good to Moderate Air Quality Days: Delhi witnessed 23 days with 'Good to Moderate' air quality in April 2024, compared to 17 days in 2023, 0 in 2022, 18 in 2021, 30 in 2020 (during the lockdown period), 12 in 2019, and 8 in 2018. Control of Poor to Se...