GURUGRAM AIR POLLUTION
Delhi air pollution: National capital records worst AQI in a month
Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'severe' on Tuesday, hitting its worst level in nearly a month with an AQI of 433. A thick haze enveloped the city, prompting authorities to re-implement Stage-IV GRAP measures. Schools have shifted to a hybrid learning model for younger students, while online learning is encouraged for higher grades in affected NCR regions. Similar conditions are expected Wednesday before potential improvement to 'very poor' on Thursday.
Delhi weather: National capital wakes up to chilly morning, deteriorating air quality
Delhi experienced a frigid morning with temperatures plummeting to 4¡ãC, accompanied by severely deteriorated air quality (AQI 421). Similar conditions prevailed in the NCR. The IMD forecasts persistent cold weather, prompting a cold wave warning. GRAP Stage-IV restrictions are re-implemented, impacting schools with a shift to hybrid learning for several grades.
Delhi pollution: GRAP-IV reimposed across NCR as air quality turns 'severe'. How will it affect citizens and daily life?
Delhi implements Stage-IV ('Severe+') pollution measures due to soaring AQI levels exceeding 400. Schools adopt hybrid learning, and non-essential truck entry is restricted. Construction activities are halted, and work-from-home is encouraged as health concerns rise.
Are Delhi schools closed today? Students confused over reintroduction of GRAP IV restrictions
Delhi-NCR reinstitutes GRAP IV restrictions due to severe air pollution, pushing AQI past 400. Schools, excluding classes 10 and 12, revert to online learning. Non-essential truck entry is restricted, and construction activities, including linear public projects, are halted. Work-from-home is encouraged for offices. Residents are urged to minimize outdoor activities and adhere to health advisories.
Delhi: GRAP-IV kicks in across NCR amid rising air pollution concerns
Delhi's air quality plummeted, triggering the implementation of GRAP Stage-IV ('Severe+') restrictions across the NCR. The AQI soared past 400, prompting an emergency CAQM meeting. Schools have responded by reverting to hybrid learning for students up to Class V, prioritizing online classes where feasible.
Air Pollution: Classes VI-IX, XI in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad & Noida to run in hybrid mode
Delhi's worsening air quality, reaching 'Severe+' under GRAP, has forced schools in Delhi-NCR to adopt hybrid learning for grades VI-IX and XI. This extends earlier measures for younger students, implemented as the AQI deteriorated to 'very poor'. Vehicle restrictions are also in effect, banning non-compliant petrol and diesel vehicles.
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Delhi air pollution: GRAP III invoked, schools to go into hybrid mode
Delhi-NCR's air quality worsened, triggering GRAP III restrictions. Schools up to class 5 shifted to hybrid learning. Diesel goods vehicles are now banned within Delhi, and construction activities like demolition and excavation are halted. This follows a brief improvement that saw restrictions eased, but rising pollution necessitates stricter measures again.
Centre revises air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR, tightens curbs
The Centre's air quality panel has strengthened its winter pollution plan for Delhi-NCR. Stricter measures include mandatory hybrid learning for schools during severe pollution and expanded vehicle restrictions. Inter-state buses will face earlier entry bans, and BS-IV diesel MGVs and LCVs will be restricted within Delhi. Staggered office timings are also planned.
Searching for clean air in Delhi-NCR? Harsh Goenka suggests an unexpected location- Gurgaon cremation ground
Harsh Goenka noted that the air quality of a cremation ground in Gurgaon is better than the city and Delhi. Gurgaon authorities have taken measures due to poor air quality, suggesting work-from-home policies. This comes as Gurgaon implements strategies to tackle the air quality crisis while schools in the Delhi-NCR region hold hybrid classes.
Delhi's air quality hits 'severe' mark; AQI reaches 301
Delhi's air quality oscillates between 'very poor' and 'severe', with some areas recording alarmingly high pollution levels. While the overall AQI hovers around 300, locations like Ashok Vihar and Shadipur breach the 'severe' mark. Residents express varied opinions, with some downplaying the severity while others advocate for stricter measures like reduced vehicle usage and continued online classes.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates again as it dips to 'very poor' category, AQI now almost 400
Delhi AQI Today: Delhi's air quality worsened again, reaching a 'very poor' AQI of 396 after a brief improvement. The Supreme Court criticized the government's implementation of GRAP curbs. Schools in Delhi-NCR are to continue hybrid learning, offering both online and in-person classes.
Physical classes in schools in Gurugram, Faridabad to be suspended till Nov 25 due to pollution
Due to persistently poor air quality, physical classes for students up to Class 12 in Gurugram and Faridabad have been extended until November 25th. Both districts issued orders citing health concerns, mandating online classes for all government and private schools during the closure.
Air quality improves slightly in Delhi
Delhi experienced a slight improvement in air quality on Sunday morning, moving from 'severe' to 'very poor' with an AQI of 357. However, Anand Vihar remained in the 'severe' category. The capital has faced hazardous air quality for nearly a month, with pollution levels fluctuating between 'very poor' and 'severe'.
Delhi tops polluted city list as air quality crisis persists in north India
Delhi's air quality plummeted this week, earning the title of India's most polluted city with a hazardous PM2.5 level of 243.3 g/m?. Experts attribute the surge to seasonal factors like cooler temperatures and reduced wind speeds, alongside vehicular and industrial emissions.
Gurugram urges private firms to opt for work from home as pollution hits 'severe+' levels
Due to 'Severe+' air quality in Gurugram, the city administration is mandating a 50% work-from-home policy for private institutions and corporate offices. This measure, effective November 20th, 2024, aims to combat pollution and improve air quality in the region as part of the GRAP initiative.
Noida suspends physical classes due to severe air pollution, online learning till Nov 23
Due to hazardous air quality in Noida, the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has directed all schools to transition to online classes from November 20th to 23rd, 2024. This decision follows similar measures taken by Delhi and Haryana governments as air pollution levels reach alarming levels, posing health risks to students.
Air Pollution: After Delhi, Gurgaon temporarily shuts down schools, authorises online classes
Due to worsening air quality in Gurgaon, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the "Severe" category in some areas, physical classes from grades 1 to 5 have been suspended starting November 19, 2024. The Director General of Elementary Education, Haryana, issued the directive, mandating online classes for all government and private schools in place of in-person instruction.
Delhi pollution: AAP govt asks Centre for artificial rains in national capital to combat smog
Delhi Minister Gopal Rai asked the central government to make it rain artificially to clean the city's bad air. He said the environment minister is not acting on Delhi's requests for an emergency pollution meeting. Delhi's air quality has been very unhealthy lately. Experts tried making rain before, but the weather did not allow it.
Air pollution: As Delhi struggles to catch a breath, how are NCR cities faring? Check AQI for Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad
Delhi's air quality reached a hazardous 'severe plus' level, prompting school closures and emergency measures. The Supreme Court intervened, ordering strict enforcement of anti-pollution measures as the city grapples with dangerously high levels of pollutants.
Delhi barely livable: Shashi Tharoor criticises Centre over Delhi air pollution, calls govt 'unconscionable'
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the government over Delhi's severe air pollution, calling it the world's most polluted city and 'nearly uninhabitable.' He highlighted the lack of government action despite years of crisis. Schools in Delhi and Gurugram have shifted online due to hazardous air quality, while the Supreme Court advised wearing masks within its premises.
Haryana authorises DCs to temporarily shut schools till Class 5 in wake of rising pollution
Due to escalating pollution levels, Haryana's government has granted authority to deputy commissioners to temporarily suspend physical classes for students up to Class 5. This decision comes as several regions in Haryana experience 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality, prompting a shift to online classes to safeguard children's health.
Schools in Haryana closed till class 5 amid rising air pollution
Amid rising pollution levels, the Haryana government announced the temporary closure of all schools up to Class 5 on Saturday. The Directorate of School Education directed District Deputy Commissioners to assess air quality and shift to online classes for young students in both government and private schools.
Delhi pollution: CM Atishi announces new timings for government workers as air quality remains 'severe'
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced new office timings to combat severe air pollution. Municipal Corporation of Delhi will operate from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Central Government offices from 9 am to 5:30 pm, and Delhi government offices from 10 am to 6:30 pm. The Commission for Air Quality Management imposed restrictions, including a ban on construction and demolition activities.
From public transport restrictions to online classes: What changes will Delhi see on Friday as GRAP 3 takes effect?
Due to severe air pollution in Delhi and the NCR, Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is being implemented. Starting November 15th, strict restrictions will be placed on construction, demolition, and vehicle emissions to combat the hazardous air quality.
As Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, government imposes GRAP-3 to combat the crisis: How will it impact you?
The decision to invoke the third stage of GRAP was announced by Commission for Air Quality Management, hours after Delhi government claimed that air quality in the city could improve without the implementation of the response.
Delhi's PM10 pollution up 5 pc, PM2.5 level 7 pc during January 1-November 12
Delhi experienced a concerning rise in air pollution levels this year, with PM2.5 and PM10 levels exceeding those of the previous year. The city witnessed a higher number of days with 'poor' air quality, impacting residents' health. Vehicular emissions were identified as a major contributor to the pollution, highlighting the urgent need for pollution control measures.
Noida, Gurgoan AQI hit scary levels: Check latest figures here
Noida Gurgaon AQI: Delhi and the NCR region are engulfed in a thick blanket of smog. The air quality has reached 'Very Poor' levels, posing health risks. Anand Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, and Ashok Vihar are among the worst-hit areas in Delhi. Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad are also experiencing unhealthy air quality. Residents are advised to take precautions and limit outdoor exposure.
Gurugram uses artificial rain to combat rising air pollution
Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, has requested permission from the federal government to implement artificial rain to combat severe air pollution levels exceeding 400 AQI. The hazardous air quality has led to a surge in respiratory illnesses, prompting concerns from health officials and residents.
Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution
Delhi is experiencing severe air pollution, prompting the city government to consider artificial rain. The pollution, attributed to factors like vehicle emissions and farm fires, has led to a surge in respiratory illnesses. Hospitals report a significant increase in patients with conditions like asthma and bronchitis.
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