Diwali brings thick smog, high particulate matter and toxic gases that linger for days, raising concerns about health effects. Dr Nilesh Patil, Consultant Surgical Oncologist at HCG Manavta Cancer Center, Nashik, says a few days of exposure are unlikely to…
A thick blanket of smog engulfed Delhi on Friday as air pollution levels surged to alarming levels, with the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 391, just short of the 'severe' category, two days ahead of Diwali. As many as…
Delhi AQI remained at 369 as 20 areas crossed 400, with Jahangirpuri recording 454 amid haze, fog and rising respiratory complaints. Delhi AQI Stays Severe as 20 Areas Cross 400, Jahangirpuri Hits 454 Delhi’s air quality remained in the very poor category on Thursday, with the Central…
A Jagran report on Delhi air pollution cites AQI 687 and a construction ban, but the readings and alleged order need official verification. Delhi Air Pollution Report Raises Red Flags Over AQI and Construction Ban A report by Jagran – New Delhi…
Updated - November 06, 2026 10:44 am IST - New Delhi The overall air quality of Delhi worsened and continued to be in the “very poor” category on Friday (November 6, 2026) morning, while many parts of the city reeled under “severe” level of air pollution, according…
Delhi has reportedly conducted two fresh cloud-seeding trials near Indira Gandhi International Airport in the past 15 days as the capital examines artificial rain as a possible intervention against worsening air pollution, but the operations have not been officially confirmed by…
Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, ranked 4th on the list of the world's most polluted cities in terms of air pollution on Friday, November 6, 2026. According to IQAir, an air quality monitoring organization, Dhaka's air quality today is very unhealthy. As of 08:56 AM Bangladesh…
Australian Unions welcome Federal and State Workplace Safety Ministers’ approval of plans to develop new measures to protect workers from extreme heat, poor air quality and vector-borne illnesses. Endorsement of Safe Work Australia’s three formal recommendations clears the way for…
About 33,900 pounds of hydrogen sulfide and 1,620 pounds of ammonia were released from a flare stack at Chevron's Richmond refinery over 42 hours, the company says. The release caused the rotten egg smell that spread across Richmond and San Pablo starting the…
Meerut in Uttar Pradesh followed with an AQI of 1,059, while Bathinda in Punjab ranked third at 1,008. Hapur, Sonipat and Panipat also recorded readings above 900, highlighting the severity of the pollution situation across the region. The ranking shows that smaller cities…
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