India, Air pollution

Air pollution in India's capital of Delhi is now at 'extreme' and 'toxic' level
India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.
India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit
In several areas of the city, pollution levels were more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended safe limit. Forecasts say the poor air quality will continue into the week.
New Delhi air pollution: Schools closed and construction stopped as smog worsens to levels far above WHO safety limit
A thick, toxic smog has enveloped India's capital, home to more than 33 million people. One technology firm which monitors air pollution ranked New Delhi as the most polluted city in the world.
‘Severe Plus’ Pollution Chokes India’s Capital—Schools Closed, Construction Halted And Heavy Vehicles Banned
Pollution in New Delhi shot up to its worst level of the year so far, prompting local authorities to enact emergency measures, including school shutdowns and a ban on construction work.
India's capital shuts schools as smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.- 'Stay indoors' - Primary schools were ordered to cease in-person classes on Thursday,
India’s capital shuts schools as ‘death trap’ smog chokes city
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum. Various piecemeal government initiatives have failed to measurably address the problem,
India’s capital shuts schools as toxic smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit, impacting millions
The city faces an annual smog crisis, blamed on stubble burning, factories, and traffic, with authorities implementing restrictions to curb pollution.
India's north shrouded in smog as Delhi pollution hits season high
Toxic smog engulfed much of northern India on Monday and pollution readings in New Delhi hit their highest of this pre-winter ...
She Moved to New Delhi for a Fresh Start, but the Air Made Her Sick
Since moving to New Delhi, which had the world’s worst air quality on Monday, Ameesha Munjal hasn’t been able to exercise or ...
'A medical emergency': India's north shrouded in toxic smog
Toxic smog engulfed much of northern India on Monday and pollution readings in New Delhi hit their highest of this pre-winter ...
Almost Two-Thirds of New Delhi Homes Unconcerned About Some of World’s Worst Air
Hi, it’s Satviki in Mumbai. Pollution season is back in India, and people are so tired of our bad air that apathy is setting ...
Delhi Shrouded in Crippling Smog, Schools Shut: 'Apocalyptic'
In several areas, pollution levels were more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit ...
Park regulars in New Delhi’s Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won’t force them out
Many of the regulars at Lodhi Garden in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, say they won’t let rising ...
'Severe' toxic smog blankets Delhi, shuttering schools
Delhi's air-quality index, or AQI, shot up past 1,000 on Monday, more than five times higher than Sarajevo, the second ...
India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens
India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle movements in New ...
Maximum Toxi-city: Delhi's pollution crisis prompts WFH orders, school closure
Delhi's air quality hit a severe AQI of 494, nearing its highest ever, causing health issues and prompting work-from-home orders amid ongoing pollution crises.
Why India and China Are Finally Starting to Patch Things Up
The recent Ladakh border deal and prospect of more economic cooperation are promising signs. Yet deep differences remain.