Considered about one-thirtieth the width of a human hair, PM2.5 consists of dust, black carbon, heavy metals, sulphates, nitrates and smoke, particles capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and bloodstream.

Considered about one-thirtieth the width of a human hair, PM2.5 consists of dust, black carbon, heavy metals, sulphates, nitrates and smoke, particles capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and bloodstream.

For the second consecutive day, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe' category on Friday... Delhi shared the tag of the most polluted city in the country with Kolkata.

Capital Shares Country’s Most Polluted Tag

The restrictions, which took immediate effect, include a ban on private construction and demolition work and curbs on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel four-wheelers in NCR.

The restrictions, which took immediate effect, include a ban on private construction and demolition work and curbs on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel four-wheelers in NCR.

Despite Delhi's severe air quality, small and mid-scale construction persists, worsening pollution as enforcement of regulations falters amid manpower shortages.

Despite Delhi's severe air quality, small and mid-scale construction persists, worsening pollution as enforcement of regulations falters amid manpower shortages.

Experts blamed calm winds and dipping temperatures for trapping pollutants close to the surface, causing Delhi’s worst air of the season.

Experts blamed calm winds and dipping temperatures for trapping pollutants close to the surface, causing Delhi’s worst air of the season.

Mumbai’s air quality has improved over the past five years, but it still remains unhealthy for residents. As per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), average PM2.5 levels in the city have dropped by about 12%, yet pollution continues to stay above national and World Health Organisation standards.

Air pollution in Rohtak has reached an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 323, causing distress to residents. Symptoms like stinging eyes, irritation, and difficulty breathing have been reported.

A thick blanket of smog covered Delhi on Monday, but the official air pollution data went missing for hours. The government's websites failed to update the air quality index, leaving citizens in the dark about the dangerous pollution levels even as the air visibly worsened and the smell of smoke filled the city.

A thick blanket of smog covered Delhi on Monday, but the official air pollution data went missing for hours. The government's websites failed to update the air quality index, leaving citizens in the dark about the dangerous pollution levels even as the air visibly worsened and the smell of smoke filled the city.

In recent days, DSS forecasts projected that stubble burning could contribute over 30% to Delhi’s PM 2.5 levels. However, actual contributions have remained below 10%, based on fire counts recorded later in the day. 

In recent days, DSS forecasts projected that stubble burning could contribute over 30% to Delhi’s PM 2.5 levels. However, actual contributions have remained below 10%, based on fire counts recorded later in the day. 

Delhi's pollution monitoring app failed during a severe air quality crisis, sparking public anger as data went missing amid worsening haze.

Delhi's pollution monitoring app failed during a severe air quality crisis, sparking public anger as data went missing amid worsening haze.

The report reveals serious negligence by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB). Out of 37 Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) set up across the state, 35 remained non-functional for several months.

Monitoring Stations Nestled In Green Areas In An Atmosphere Away From Road Realities You Face Daily