Indian politicians have denied the severity of the air pollution crisis in the country for decades. Documents related to an update of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) show how the denial has constrained policymakers.

Indian politicians have denied the severity of the air pollution crisis in the country for decades.

Rohtak recorded a sharp rise in daily average AQI in November despite a significant reduction in stubble-burning incidents in Haryana. Experts say transport emissions and local pollution sources are major contributors.

The air quality index (AQI) is a public health tool designed to communicate air pollution levels or the quality of air in simple terms.

3 of City’s 4 Air Monitoring Stations Not Working, AQI In ‘Moderate’ Zone.

Rising air pollution is harming more than lungs and hearts—experts warn it also affects mental health, increasing risks of depression, anxiety, and cognetive decline.

Both CPCB and IQAir follow different methods of calculating air quality index, resulting in different numbers.

रोहतक में दिवाली से पहले वायु गुणवत्ता सूचकांक (एक्यूआई) बढ़कर 290 तक पहुंच गया है, जिससे हवा 'बहुत खराब' श्रेणी में आ गई है। प्रशासन ने ग्रेप-2 के नियम लागू करते हुए सड़कों पर पानी का छिड़काव और सफाई अभियान शुरू किया है।

The top eight most polluted cities in India were all in NCR, painting a grim picture of what lies ahead in coming weeks as temperature drops in the region.

The Supreme Court of India on Friday said it would lift the blanket ban on fire-crackers in Delhi-NCR for five days during Diwali, allowing limited celebrations under regulated conditions. As per the Centre’s proposal, fire-crackers may be used between 8 pm and 10 pm on Diwali and other major festivals, 11.55 pm to 12.30 am on New Year’s Eve, and for one-hour slots on Gurpurab.