This Is World's Most Polluted City With 1600 AQI, Bans Weddings For Next 3 Months
An AQI reading of 1600 is considered extremely hazardous, posing a risk to everyone, even those in good health, and significantly increasing the risk of respiratory issues.
India’s top 10 most polluted cities in 2024: Know the global cities AQI rankings
Top 10 India's most polluted cities in 2024, in addition to global AQI rankings: The air quality in New Delhi and surrounding areas reached the 'severe' category for the first time this season.
Lahore ranked second-most polluted city as smog crisis continues
Lahore has slipped to second place in the global pollution rankings, with New Delhi overtaking the city to claim the top spot as the world’s most polluted on Friday. The air quality index (AQI) in Lahore has reached hazardous levels, with readings soaring to 780 AQI, signaling a significant environmental and public health crisis.
Delhi AQI 'Severe' For Third Consecutive Day, Second Most Polluted City In The World
Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution, with the air quality index (AQI) remaining in the “severe” category for the third consecutive day. The AQI stands at 498, making Delhi the world’s second most polluted city, behind Lahore, Pakistan, which recorded an AQI of 770 at 7 am, according to IQAir, a Swiss air quality monitoring company.
Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'
Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Every year, De
Delhi Pollution News: Delhi Surpasses Lahore, Becomes World’s Most Polluted City As AQI Reaches 418
On Wednesday, the national capital's air quality took a serious turn for the worse, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) skyrocketing to a staggering 418. This alarming number puts the capital squarely in the 'severe' category,
Delhi overtakes Lahore to become world's most polluted city
Delhi surpassed Lahore as the world's most polluted city, with its air quality index reaching a 'severe' 418. The smog, a mix of fog and smoke, reduced visibility, causing flight diversions. Low wind speed,
Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city as AQI levels reach 1,000
Delhi overtook Pakistan ’s Lahore as the world’s most polluted city in Swiss group IQAir’s live rankings, with an air quality index (AQI) score of more than 1,000, which is considered “hazardous”, but India ’s pollution authority said the AQI was around 350.
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India’s capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal
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Sewage pollution affecting Chula Vista, not just border communities. So, city leaders declare local emergency.
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Thick smog shrouds New Delhi and other Asian cities
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AP PHOTOS: Thick smog shrouds Asian cities
Thick smog shrouded New Delhi and other cities around South and Southeast Asia as air pollution levels soared Thursday. Air ...
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Delhi’s air quality has reached alarming levels on 14 November. According to aqi.in, the national capital currently ranks at ...
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Delhi's 'severe' air quality leaves residents gasping for breath
New Delhi’s air quality reached “severe” levels as dense toxic smog lingered in the Indian capital on Thursday. The average air quality reading breached 400 – the threshold to be considered “severe” – ...