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Weatherperson rules out rain in Delhi: why showers could've been pollution respite | Explained 

Showers in Delhi and adjoining regions could have helped bring down air pollutants and therefore improve the AQI level

&nbsp;Delhi's air quality index remained in the 'severe' category on Sunday with the maximum temperature settling at 31.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average.
According to the data shared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) was 448 at 7 p.m.
No relief is likely on Monday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast no rainfall in the city which could improve the AQI by forcing down air pollutants.
According to the IMD, there will be shallow fog on Monday morning and the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 31 and 15 degrees Celsius.
Also watch:<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/air-pollution-delhi-schools-closed-till-november-10-1699160502536"> Air Pollution: Delhi schools closed till November 10</a>
The city's air quality index worsened from 415 at 4 p.m. on Saturday to 463 at 3 p.m. on Sunday due to unfavourable meteorological conditions and a spike in stubble-burning incidents in neighbouring states.
An AQI between 0-50 is considered "good", 51-100 "satisfactory", 101-200 "moderate", 201-300 "poor", 301-400 "very poor" and 401-500 "severe". An AQI above 500 falls in the "severe plus" category.
Earlier in the day, the Centre ordered a ban on construction work related to linear public projects in Delhi-NCR and the entry of pollution trucks and commercial four-wheelers into the capital.
These measures constitute the final stage, Stage IV, of the Centre's air pollution control plan, which is activated at least three days before the Air Quality Index surpasses the 450 mark in the capital.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Fire Service pressed 12 fire engines to spray water at several locations to curb air pollution.
The Delhi government has announced the closure of all primary schools for two days in an effort to safeguard young children from health-threatening pollution.

Pollution while bad for all living in the city, affects people of different age, gender and social strata very differently. Numerous studies have found the exacerbated effect that pollution has on those coming from a marginalised background. 

Air pollution: equally bad for all? | The Issue 

Air pollution can shorten lives by almost 10 years in the Indian capital, Delhi, the world's most polluted city, says a report by a US research group.  The air pollution in the city is choking its residents, particularly the marginalized. And understanding the severity of the problem is the need of the hour.  

The smog-filled air, which usually covers Indian cities during the winter months, contains dangerously high levels of fine particulate matter called PM2.5 - tiny particles that can clog lungs and cause a host of diseases.  

Delhi has been ranked the most polluted city in the world as per a global analysis of air quality as recently as 2022. The report analyses pollution and global health effects for more than 7,000 cities around the world, focusing on two of the most harmful pollutants, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide.  

Air pollution is among the leading causes of premature mortality worldwide and leads to lung and cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other illnesses. This risk gets so much more exacerbated when it comes to children. Children are more prone to breathing toxic air, and that's because they breathe more rapidly. And so even lower levels of exposure could mean that they’re breathing more pollutants than adults around them.  

Also watch - Childhood air pollution exposure can prohibit cognitive prowess later in life

Pollution also leads to lower memory and IQ, with infants being most affected in the first 1000 days of their birth, which is when most brain development happens. According to a study conducted in 2017, every 3 minutes, a child died India due to air pollution.  In 2019, close to 160,000 infants in India died within the first month of being born due to air pollution. Over half of the infant deaths were caused by PM 2.5 in the air, while the rest were attributed to household aggravation caused by the use of solid fumes for cooking. 

Like everything else, even the issue of clean air is influenced by many factors. The deadly impact of pollution on children in middle and low-income countries like India was highlighted by a report by the WHO in 2018. In these countries, 98% of all children under five are exposed to PM 2.5 levels above WHO’s air quality guidelines. In comparison, among high income countries, 52% of children under age five are exposed to levels above W.H.O. air quality guidelines.  

Also watch - India's poorest 9 times more likely to die of air pollution than the rich: study 

This isn’t just about global inequality but a matter of class divide within India too. A study has found that poorer households in India bear disproportional impact from pollution caused by others.  Experts say that this pollution hits the poor and marginalized more because they often tend to live and work near industrial sites and tend to burn things like wood, corn, dung or kerosene inside their homes. 

It is also important to remember that things like N95 masks or air purifiers, or even the ability to leave the city for a few weeks when the pollution is at its peak is a privilege that not everybody has can afford. 

Higher income groups indirectly contribute to pollution through the manufacturing of the products they consume as well as their use of transportation and electricity. But wealthier households are shielded from the effects because of access to air conditioning, better health care, and more efficient buildings and clean-energy stoves. 

Also watch - From childhood to old-age: The long-term effects of pollution on brainpower

By virtue of having to carry the domestic burden of cooking within the homes, women after often more susceptible to indoor air pollution, which has direct impact on their reproductive health. Numerous studies done in the past have shown that air pollution increases the risk of premature birth and complications during pregnancy like preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension. Inhaling particulate matter is increasing the prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age.  

The problem of air pollution clearly affects people belonging to diverse backgrounds differently, and therefore solutions to the matter must also be proposed keeping these inequalities in mind. Delhi’s AQI for years now has now surpassed all warnings by the WHO – a good time to take action was years ago, and steps must be taken as swiftly as possible.  

Pollution while bad for all living in the city, affects people of different age, gender and social strata very differently. Numerous studies have found the exacerbated effect that pollution has on those coming from a marginalised background.&nbsp;

Air pollution can shorten lives by almost 10 years in the Indian capital, Delhi, the world's most polluted city, says a report by a US research group. &nbsp;The air pollution in the city is choking its residents, particularly the marginalized. And understanding the severity of the problem is the need of the hour. &nbsp; The smog-filled air, which usually covers Indian cities during the winter months, contains dangerously high levels of fine particulate matter called PM2.5 - tiny particles that can clog lungs and cause a host of diseases. &nbsp; Delhi has been ranked the most polluted city in the world as per a global analysis of air quality as recently as 2022. The report analyses pollution and global health effects for more than 7,000 cities around the world, focusing on two of the most harmful pollutants, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide. &nbsp; Air pollution is among the leading causes of premature mortality worldwide and leads to lung and cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other illnesses. This risk gets so much more exacerbated when it comes to children. Children are more prone to breathing toxic air, and that's because they breathe more rapidly. And so even lower levels of exposure could mean that they&rsquo;re breathing more pollutants than adults around them. &nbsp; Also watch -<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/childhood-air-pollution-exposure-can-prohibit-cognitive-prowess-later-in-life-1612458280826"> Childhood air pollution exposure can prohibit cognitive prowess later in life</a> Pollution also leads to lower memory and IQ, with infants being most affected in the first 1000 days of their birth, which is when most brain development happens. According to a study conducted in 2017, every 3 minutes, a child died India due to air pollution. &nbsp;In 2019, close to 160,000 infants in India died within the first month of being born due to air pollution. Over half of the infant deaths were caused by PM 2.5 in the air, while the rest were attributed to household aggravation caused by the use of solid fumes for cooking.&nbsp; Like everything else, even the issue of clean air is influenced by many factors. The deadly impact of pollution on children in middle and low-income countries like India was highlighted by a report by the WHO in 2018. In these countries, 98% of all children under five are exposed to PM 2.5 levels above WHO&rsquo;s air quality guidelines. In comparison, among high income countries, 52% of children under age five are exposed to levels above W.H.O. air quality guidelines. &nbsp; Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/india-s-poorest-9-times-more-likely-to-die-of-air-pollution-than-the-rich-study-1627967488923">India's poorest 9 times more likely to die of air pollution than the rich: study&nbsp;</a> This isn&rsquo;t just about global inequality but a matter of class divide within India too. A study has found that poorer households in India bear disproportional impact from pollution caused by others. &nbsp;Experts say that this pollution hits the poor and marginalized more because they often tend to live and work near industrial sites and tend to burn things like wood, corn, dung or kerosene inside their homes.&nbsp; It is also important to remember that things like N95 masks or air purifiers, or even the ability to leave the city for a few weeks when the pollution is at its peak is a privilege that not everybody has can afford.&nbsp; Higher income groups indirectly contribute to pollution through the manufacturing of the products they consume as well as their use of transportation and electricity. But wealthier households are shielded from the effects because of access to air conditioning, better health care, and more efficient buildings and clean-energy stoves.&nbsp; Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/from-childhood-to-old-age-the-long-term-effects-of-pollution-on-brainpower-1637487108895">From childhood to old-age: The long-term effects of pollution on brainpower</a> By virtue of having to carry the domestic burden of cooking within the homes, women after often more susceptible to indoor air pollution, which has direct impact on their reproductive health. Numerous studies done in the past have shown that air pollution increases the risk of premature birth and complications during pregnancy like preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension. Inhaling particulate matter is increasing the prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age. &nbsp; The problem of air pollution clearly affects people belonging to diverse backgrounds differently, and therefore solutions to the matter must also be proposed keeping these inequalities in mind. Delhi&rsquo;s AQI for years now has now surpassed all warnings by the WHO &ndash; a good time to take action was years ago, and steps must be taken as swiftly as possible. &nbsp;

Why does Delhi then face such extreme pollution, that renders it a hazard for the close to 2.9 crore people living in and around it? It’s an amalgamation of several different factors that our National Capital unfortunately just has to deal with. 

Air pollution: Delhi's unique conundrum | The Issue 

There’s few cliches left to describe Delhi pollution that have not been used before – something about smoking 50 cigarettes a day, Delhi resembling a post-apocalyptic wasteland, not being able to see even 5 feet away. The descriptors we use don’t change, because the pollution menace unfortunately, also does not change.  

Why does Delhi then face such extreme pollution, that renders it a hazard for the close to 2.9 crore people living in and around it? It’s an amalgamation of several different factors that our National Capital unfortunately just has to deal with. And all of these reasons collectively add to the problem of pollution in the capital around a 2-month window of toxic AQI.  

Also watch - Some useful steps you can take to minimise the effects of air pollution
 
One of the foremost reasons touted to be behind Delhi’s pollution woes is stubble burning – a problem that may have been exacerbated in attempts to curb another climate adversity.   
Punjab and Haryana, surrounding Delhi, are key agricultural states. Farmers here grow rice, and the cultivation of rice requires large amounts of water. This can lead to severe depletion of ground water. In order to curb this problem, in 2009 the government passed The Preservation of Subsoil Water Act. This act bans paddy planting before mid-June at which point rains will replenish the ground water levels.  

Because paddy can’t be planted till mid-June, harvesting of crops is pushed to late in the year, leaving farmers with less time to prepare their fields for the next winter cycle of crops. Lesser time means that farmers have to rely on the quickest and cheapest method of clearing their fields – which unfortunately is stubble burning.  

Also watch - 23.5 lakh premature deaths in India due to pollution in 2019: Lancet

What’s concerning for this year especially is that with a prolonged spell of rains delaying paddy harvesting in some regions of Punjab, farmers are more likely to burn stubble to make up for the lost time and quickly prepare their fields for the next crop, experts say.  

In 2021, Punjab had reported 71,304 farm fires between September 15 and November 30 and 83,002 farm fires in the corresponding period in 2020.  

Smoke clouds from Punjab and Haryana travel to Delhi – and the topography of the region does not help combat the problem. With the Himalayas forming a huge barrier to the north, the smog follows a path through the plains to the bottom of the mountain range. The air begins to accumulate in the region and is unable to escape.  

Since hot air rises and cool air settles, owing to the high mountain range and cooler winter air, the smog is unable to rise, keeping it trapped within the plains – forming a dome over the city of which the first layer is hot lowland air, the second is cold mountain air, and the third is stubble burning smoke mixed with urban pollution.  

Also watch - Delhi: don't have a pollution certificate for your car, your RC could be cancelled


India’s capital is already the most populated city in the world and some estimates say Delhi could be the world’s most populous city by 2028. More people mean more vehicles on the streets, more household pollution and more construction activities. The main pollutant in Delhi’s air right now is PM 2.5, and sources of PM 2.5 can be both internal and external.  

According to a recent study conducted by Centre for Science and Environment, vehicular emissions contribute the highest share to Delhi’s PM 2.5 levels at nearly 50%. The contribution of household pollution has been 12.5%-13.5%, industry has been 9.9%- 13.7%, construction at 6.7%-7.9%, that of waste burning has stood between 4.6%-4.9%, and the contribution of road dust has been 3.6%-4.1%. 

Also watch - Explained: Delhi govt's action plan to curb winter pollution woes 

One cannot talk about pollution in Delhi without mentioning the elephant in the room – crackers at Diwali. With the firecracker ban going up in smoke every year, quite literally: the National capital chokes on a cocktail of noxious chemicals after the festival of lights every year.  

It’s not like the air in Delhi is good all year round and sees just one very brief period of pollution. Between 2016 and 2021 – Delhi saw only 17 good air days and it tops every list for the most polluted cities in the world.  

Several factors that are tough to balance may contribute to the brief, hazardous toxic spike every year – but with clean air elusive for the millions living in Delhi, coming up with a solution to this problem becomes more critical with every passing minute.  

Why does Delhi then face such extreme pollution, that renders it a hazard for the close to 2.9 crore people living in and around it? It&rsquo;s an amalgamation of several different factors that our National Capital unfortunately just has to deal with.&nbsp;

There&rsquo;s few cliches left to describe Delhi pollution that have not been used before &ndash; something about smoking 50 cigarettes a day, Delhi resembling a post-apocalyptic wasteland, not being able to see even 5 feet away. The descriptors we use don&rsquo;t change, because the pollution menace unfortunately, also does not change. &nbsp; Why does Delhi then face such extreme pollution, that renders it a hazard for the close to 2.9 crore people living in and around it? It&rsquo;s an amalgamation of several different factors that our National Capital unfortunately just has to deal with. And all of these reasons collectively add to the problem of pollution in the capital around a 2-month window of toxic AQI. &nbsp; Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/some-useful-steps-you-can-take-to-minimise-the-effects-of-air-pollution-1666500349674">Some useful steps you can take to minimise the effects of air pollution</a> &nbsp; One of the foremost reasons touted to be behind Delhi&rsquo;s pollution woes is stubble burning &ndash; a problem that may have been exacerbated in attempts to curb another climate adversity. &nbsp;&nbsp; Punjab and Haryana, surrounding Delhi, are key agricultural states. Farmers here grow rice, and the cultivation of rice requires large amounts of water. This can lead to severe depletion of ground water. In order to curb this problem, in 2009 the government passed The Preservation of Subsoil Water Act. This act bans paddy planting before mid-June at which point rains will replenish the ground water levels. &nbsp; Because paddy can&rsquo;t be planted till mid-June, harvesting of crops is pushed to late in the year, leaving farmers with less time to prepare their fields for the next winter cycle of crops. Lesser time means that farmers have to rely on the quickest and cheapest method of clearing their fields &ndash; which unfortunately is stubble burning. &nbsp; Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/23-5-lakh-premature-deaths-in-india-due-to-pollution-in-2019-lancet-1652867972139">23.5 lakh premature deaths in India due to pollution in 2019: Lancet</a> What&rsquo;s concerning for this year especially is that with a prolonged spell of rains delaying paddy harvesting in some regions of Punjab, farmers are more likely to burn stubble to make up for the lost time and quickly prepare their fields for the next crop, experts say. &nbsp; In 2021, Punjab had reported 71,304 farm fires between September 15 and November 30 and 83,002 farm fires in the corresponding period in 2020. &nbsp; Smoke clouds from Punjab and Haryana travel to Delhi &ndash; and the topography of the region does not help combat the problem. With the Himalayas forming a huge barrier to the north, the smog follows a path through the plains to the bottom of the mountain range. The air begins to accumulate in the region and is unable to escape. &nbsp; Since hot air rises and cool air settles, owing to the high mountain range and cooler winter air, the smog is unable to rise, keeping it trapped within the plains &ndash; forming a dome over the city of which the first layer is hot lowland air, the second is cold mountain air, and the third is stubble burning smoke mixed with urban pollution. &nbsp; Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/delhi-don-t-have-a-pollution-certificate-for-your-car-your-rc-could-be-cancelled-1664936346491">Delhi: don't have a pollution certificate for your car, your RC could be cancelled</a> 
India&rsquo;s capital is already the most populated city in the world and some estimates say Delhi could be the world&rsquo;s most populous city by 2028. More people mean more vehicles on the streets, more household pollution and more construction activities. The main pollutant in Delhi&rsquo;s air right now is PM 2.5, and sources of PM 2.5 can be both internal and external. &nbsp; According to a recent study conducted by Centre for Science and Environment, vehicular emissions contribute the highest share to Delhi&rsquo;s PM 2.5 levels at nearly 50%. The contribution of household pollution has been 12.5%-13.5%, industry has been 9.9%- 13.7%, construction at 6.7%-7.9%, that of waste burning has stood between 4.6%-4.9%, and the contribution of road dust has been 3.6%-4.1%.&nbsp;
Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/explained-delhi-govt-s-action-plan-to-curb-winter-pollution-woes-1664556687285">Explained: Delhi govt's action plan to curb winter pollution woes</a><a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/explained-delhi-govt-s-action-plan-to-curb-winter-pollution-woes-1664556687285">&nbsp;</a> One cannot talk about pollution in Delhi without mentioning the elephant in the room &ndash; crackers at Diwali. With the firecracker ban going up in smoke every year, quite literally: the National capital chokes on a cocktail of noxious chemicals after the festival of lights every year. &nbsp; It&rsquo;s not like the air in Delhi is good all year round and sees just one very brief period of pollution. Between 2016 and 2021 &ndash; Delhi saw only 17 good air days and it tops every list for the most polluted cities in the world. &nbsp; Several factors that are tough to balance may contribute to the brief, hazardous toxic spike every year &ndash; but with clean air elusive for the millions living in Delhi, coming up with a solution to this problem becomes more critical with every passing minute. &nbsp;

Winter Care Tips : Due to the changing weather and rise in air pollution, people are more prone to cough & cold, breathlessness and sore throat. Adopt these measures to take care of your throat. 

Winter Care Tips : Take care of your throat during winters and pollution by following these important tips

Due to the changing weather and rise in air pollution, people are more prone to cough & cold, breathlessness and sore throat. Adopt these measures to take care of your throat. 

Winter Care: Take care of your throat during winters and air pollution by following these important tips

Winter Care Tips: Weather change and air pollution can cause cough &amp; cold as well throat infections. Take care of your throat with these simple home remedies.

Winter Care Tips : Due to the changing weather and rise in air pollution, people are more prone to cough &amp; cold, breathlessness and sore throat.
 In such a situation, adopt these simple measures to take care of your throat.
<h3>Gargling</h3>
Gargling with lukewarm water is beneficial in removing any kind of throat infection. It also reduces swelling caused by infection as well as kills bacteria inside your mouth.&nbsp;
<h3>Turmeric milk &nbsp;</h3>
This golden drink is also recommended by Ayurveda experts. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, making it a potential treatment for a number of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health">health </a>conditions including sore throat.
<h3>Avoid consumption of cold food</h3>
It is very important to stay away from cold food. Whether it's water, ice cream or food items straight out of the refrigerator; cold food worsens throat infection. Consume as much as warm food to provide relief to your throat.
<h3>Vitamin C intake </h3>
To overcome a cold, it is very important to strengthen the body's immunity. Increase intake of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/fashion-and-beauty/why-vitamin-c-serum-should-be-a-part-of-your-skincare-regime-1658302315181">vitamin C </a>and seasonal citrus fruits and vegetables. &nbsp;
<h3>Take steam &nbsp;</h3>
Steam from boiling water is one of the best remedies for throat infection. Inhaling steam provides relief from both throat and nose infections.&nbsp;
Also watch: <a title="Make these changes in your diet to deal with poisonous air" href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/air-pollution-make-these-changes-in-your-diet-to-deal-with-poisonous-air-1667566997866">Make these changes in your diet to deal with poisonous air</a>

Why does Delhi then face such extreme pollution, that renders it a hazard for the close to 2.9 crore people living in and around it? Watch latest episodes of 'The Issue' to find out&nbsp;

A look at Delhi's air pollution crisis | The Issue 

The descriptors used to describe Delhi’s pollution don’t change, because the pollution menace unfortunately, also does not change. Why does Delhi then face such extreme pollution, that renders it a hazard for the close to 2.9 crore people living in and around it? It’s an amalgamation of several different factors that our National Capital unfortunately just has to deal with. And all of these reasons collectively add to the problem of pollution in the capital around a 2-month window of toxic AQI.  

This pollution while bad for all living in the city, affects people of different age, gender and social strata very differently. Numerous studies have found the exacerbated effect that pollution has on women and children, and this effect is worsened particularly for those coming from a marginalised background. Lack of access to resources also determines how the pollution phenomenon affects people.  

In these stories we try to understand the reasons behind Delhi’s hazardous air, as well as the varying ways in which it affects different citizens. Watch ‘The Issue' editorji’s show that takes a look at social issues that need dire attention, and have been often neglected from mainstream narratives. 

Why does Delhi then face such extreme pollution, that renders it a hazard for the close to 2.9 crore people living in and around it? Watch latest episodes of 'The Issue' to find out&nbsp;

The descriptors used to describe Delhi&rsquo;s pollution don&rsquo;t change, because the pollution menace unfortunately, also does not change. Why does Delhi face such extreme pollution, that renders it a hazard for the close to 2.9 crore people living in and around it? It&rsquo;s an amalgamation of several different factors that our National Capital unfortunately just has to deal with. And all of these reasons collectively add to the problem of pollution in the capital around a 2-month window of toxic AQI. &nbsp; This pollution while bad for all living in the city, affects people of different age, gender and social strata very differently. Numerous studies have found the exacerbated effect that pollution has on women and children, and this effect is worsened particularly for those coming from a marginalised background. Lack of access to resources also determines how the pollution phenomenon affects people. &nbsp; In these stories we try to understand the reasons behind Delhi&rsquo;s hazardous air, as well as the varying ways in which it affects different citizens. Watch &lsquo;The Issue' editorji&rsquo;s show that takes a look at social issues that need dire attention, and have been often neglected from mainstream narratives.&nbsp;

It’s getting to that time of the year again for residents of Delhi-NCR, where one pulls out Diwali clothes along with air pollution masks. With an estimated 54,000 deaths and $8.1 billion loss in Delhi in 2020, Delhi’s pollution woes are not unknown to anyone.   Cognizant of an impending spike in AQI, the Kejriwal-led Delhi government on Friday released its Winter action plan to curb hazardous air, to the greatest degree possible.   Here is what the Delhi government plan includes: 1) Spraying the PUSA bio-decomposer on 5,000 acres of farmland in Delhi to prevent stubble burning 2) An anti-dust campaign to be launched from October 6th to monitor dust from construction sites  3) Checking of pollution under control certificates will be intensified to deal with vehicular emissions 4) A total of 611 teams have been formed to prevent the open burning of waste. 5) Teams have been formed to ensure that industrial units are running on PNG. 6) A total of 210 teams have been formed to enforce the ban on the manufacture, sale and use of firecrackers. 7) A real-time source apportionment study is being done with IIT Kanpur, which will help identify and locate the exact contribution of various polluting sources within the city on a real-time basis 8) A volunteer programme will continue wherein people can become ‘paryavaran mitras’ to spread awareness.  9) An e-waste park to process e-waste is being developed on 20 acres at Holambi Kalan. 10) Trees are being planted to increase green cover 11) A 24×7 ‘green war room’ with nine scientific experts will start functioning from October 3. 12) The Green Delhi App for people to report instances of pollution, launched 2 years ago 13) The revised Graded Response Action Plan will be enforced strictly. 14) Strict monitoring of 13 pollution hot spots in Delhi  CM Kejriwal also appealed to neighboring states in the NCR to take measures to curb air pollution, remarking that the air is the same everywhere.   While plans are being made in full force to curb pollution in Delhi, stubble burning in Punjab may continue to be a problem for residents of the National Capital. According to a report in PTI, with a prolonged spell of rain delaying paddy harvesting in some regions of Punjab, farmers are more likely to burn stubble to make up for the lost time and quickly prepare their fields for the next crop, experts say.  

Explained: Delhi govt's action plan to curb winter pollution woes 

It’s getting to that time of the year again for residents of Delhi-NCR, where one pulls out Diwali clothes along with air pollution masks. With an estimated 54,000 deaths and $8.1 billion loss in Delhi in 2020, Delhi’s pollution woes are not unknown to anyone.  
 
Cognizant of an impending spike in AQI, the Kejriwal-led Delhi government on Friday released its Winter action plan to curb hazardous air, to the greatest degree possible.  
 
Here is what the Delhi government plan includes: 
1) Spraying the PUSA bio-decomposer on 5,000 acres of farmland in Delhi to prevent stubble burning 
2) An anti-dust campaign to be launched from October 6th to monitor dust from construction sites  
3) Checking of pollution under control certificates will be intensified to deal with vehicular emissions 
4) A total of 611 teams have been formed to prevent the open burning of waste. 
5) Teams have been formed to ensure that industrial units are running on PNG. 
6) A total of 210 teams have been formed to enforce the ban on the manufacture, sale and use of firecrackers. 
7) A real-time source apportionment study is being done with IIT Kanpur, which will help identify and locate the exact contribution of various polluting sources within the city on a real-time basis 
8) A volunteer programme will continue wherein people can become ‘paryavaran mitras’ to spread awareness.  
9) An e-waste park to process e-waste is being developed on 20 acres at Holambi Kalan. 
10) Trees are being planted to increase green cover 
11) A 24×7 ‘green war room’ with nine scientific experts will start functioning from October 3. 
12) The Green Delhi App for people to report instances of pollution, launched 2 years ago 
13) The revised Graded Response Action Plan will be enforced strictly. 
14) Strict monitoring of 13 pollution hot spots in Delhi  
CM Kejriwal also appealed to neighboring states in the NCR to take measures to curb air pollution, remarking that the air is the same everywhere.  
 
While plans are being made in full force to curb pollution in Delhi, stubble burning in Punjab may continue to be a problem for residents of the National Capital. According to a report in PTI, with a prolonged spell of rain delaying paddy harvesting in some regions of Punjab, farmers are more likely to burn stubble to make up for the lost time and quickly prepare their fields for the next crop, experts say.  

The Kejriwal-led AAP government on Friday announced a slew of measures to curb air pollution in Delhi.&nbsp;

It&rsquo;s getting to that time of the year again for residents of Delhi-NCR, where one pulls out Diwali clothes along with air pollution masks. With an estimated 54,000 deaths and $8.1 billion loss in Delhi in 2020, Delhi&rsquo;s pollution woes are not unknown to anyone. &nbsp; &nbsp; Cognizant of an impending spike in AQI, the Kejriwal-led Delhi government on Friday released its Winter action plan to curb hazardous air, to the greatest degree possible. &nbsp; &nbsp; Here is what the Delhi government plan includes:&nbsp; 1) Spraying the PUSA bio-decomposer on 5,000 acres of farmland in Delhi to prevent stubble burning&nbsp; 2) An anti-dust campaign to be launched from October 6th to monitor dust from construction sites &nbsp; 3) Checking of pollution under control certificates will be intensified to deal with vehicular emissions&nbsp; 4) A total of 611 teams have been formed to prevent the open burning of waste.&nbsp; 5) Teams have been formed to ensure that industrial units are running on PNG.&nbsp; 6) A total of 210 teams have been formed to enforce the ban on the manufacture, sale and use of firecrackers.&nbsp; 7) A real-time source apportionment study is being done with IIT Kanpur, which will help identify and locate the exact contribution of various polluting sources within the city on a real-time basis&nbsp; 8) A volunteer programme will continue wherein people can become &lsquo;paryavaran mitras&rsquo; to spread awareness. &nbsp; 9) An e-waste park to process e-waste is being developed on 20 acres at Holambi Kalan.&nbsp; 10) Trees are being planted to increase green cover&nbsp; 11) A 24&times;7 &lsquo;green war room&rsquo; with nine scientific experts will start functioning from October 3.&nbsp; 12) The Green Delhi App for people to report instances of pollution, launched 2 years ago&nbsp; 13) The revised Graded Response Action Plan will be enforced strictly.&nbsp; 14) Strict monitoring of 13 pollution hot spots in Delhi &nbsp; CM Kejriwal also appealed to neighboring states in the NCR to take measures to curb air pollution, remarking that the air is the same everywhere. &nbsp; &nbsp; While plans are being made in full force to curb pollution in Delhi, stubble burning in Punjab may continue to be a problem for residents of the National Capital. According to a report in PTI, with a prolonged spell of rain delaying paddy harvesting in some regions of Punjab, farmers are more likely to burn stubble to make up for the lost time and quickly prepare their fields for the next crop, experts say. &nbsp;

One day after the Supreme Court's strong worded directions on taking measures to control pollution in Delhi, the Centre on Friday said it has set up a five-member 'enforcement task force' to ensure that air pollution is brought under control. 
In an affidavit filed before the top court, the government informed that the five-member task force “will exercise powers of taking punitive and preventive measures against the non-compliant/defaulting persons/entities”.
The affidavit stated that industrial units in NCR which are not running on PNG or cleaner fuels shall be allowed to operate for only upto 8 hours a day during weekdays and remain shut during weekends.
Also, only 5 out of the 11 thermal power plants situated within 300 km of Delhi will remain operational till December 15, 202 at least. 
The Centre also said that all schools and colleges in NCR shall remain closed till further orders. Entry of trucks, except those running on CNG or electric power and carrying essential commodities, have also been banned.
Earlier, the inspections were carried out by the Central Pollution Control Board and the pollution control board of the respective state governments.
On Friday, the Supreme Court will continue hearing a plea on rising air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

Day after Supreme Court's stern warning, Centre comes up with 'task force' to check pollution in Delhi 

An 'Enforcement Task Force' to take steps to curb the rising air pollution levels has been set up, the Centre informed the Supreme Court

Delhi Pollution: Day after Supreme Court's stern warning, Centre comes up with 'task force'

A day after the Supreme Court's strong worded directions on taking measures to control pollution in Delhi, the Centre on Friday said it has set up a five-member 'enforcement task force' to ensure that air pollution is brought under control.&nbsp;
In an affidavit filed before the top court, the government informed that the five-member task force &ldquo;will exercise powers of taking punitive and preventive measures against the non-compliant/defaulting persons/entities&rdquo;.
The affidavit stated that industrial units in NCR which are not running on PNG or cleaner fuels shall be allowed to operate for only upto 8 hours a day during weekdays and remain shut during weekends.
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Also, only 5 out of the 11 thermal power plants situated within 300 km of Delhi will remain operational till December 15, 202 at least.&nbsp;
The Centre also said that all schools and colleges in NCR shall remain closed till further orders. Entry of trucks, except those running on CNG or electric power and carrying essential commodities, has also been banned.
Earlier, the inspections were carried out by the Central Pollution Control Board and the pollution control board of the respective state governments.

Air Pollution: An 'Enforcement Task Force' to take steps to curb the rising air pollution levels has been set up, the Centre said on Friday&nbsp;

A day after the Supreme Court's strong worded directions on taking measures to control pollution in Delhi, the Centre on Friday said it has set up a five-member 'enforcement task force' to ensure that air pollution is brought under control.&nbsp;
In an affidavit filed before the top court, the government informed that the five-member task force &ldquo;will exercise powers of taking punitive and preventive measures against the non-compliant/defaulting persons/entities&rdquo;.
The affidavit stated that industrial units in NCR which are not running on PNG or cleaner fuels shall be allowed to operate for only upto 8 hours a day during weekdays and remain shut during weekends.
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Also, only 5 out of the 11 thermal power plants situated within 300 km of Delhi will remain operational till December 15, 202 at least.&nbsp;
The Centre also said that all schools and colleges in NCR shall remain closed till further orders. Entry of trucks, except those running on CNG or electric power and carrying essential commodities, has also been banned.
Earlier, the inspections were carried out by the Central Pollution Control Board and the pollution control board of the respective state governments.

As Syed Mushtaq Ali Quarters kick-off in Delhi from Thursday, 88 premier domestic cricketers will battle it out in hazardous Delhi air. 

Syed Mushtaq Ali Quarters: 88 domestic cricketers to battle it out in hazardous Delhi air

As Syed Mushtaq Ali Quarters kick-off in Delhi from Thursday, 88 premier domestic cricketers will battle it out in hazardous Delhi air. Pre-quarters have already been held in Delhi

As&nbsp;Syed Mushtaq Ali Quarters kick-off in Delhi from Thursday, 88 premier&nbsp;domestic cricketers will battle it out in&nbsp;hazardous Delhi air.&nbsp;
Delhi and NCR's&nbsp;Air Quality Index has remained between very poor to hazardous category ever since&nbsp;toxic haze&nbsp;covered the National&nbsp;Capital since Diwali.&nbsp;Despite that, the pre-quarterfinals of the domestic T20 championship were held at the&nbsp;Arun Jaitley stadium&nbsp;and the Airforce ground in Palam.&nbsp;
This is not the first time though that Delhi is hosting cricket games amid poor air quality. India played against Bangladesh at the&nbsp;Arun Jaitley stadium in November 2019. Sri&nbsp;Lanka also played a Test vs India here in December 2017 where some players were also seen vomiting due to the toxic level of air.

As&nbsp;Syed Mushtaq Ali Quarters kick-off in Delhi from Thursday, 88 premier&nbsp;domestic cricketers will battle it out in&nbsp;hazardous Delhi air. Pre-quarters have already been held in Delhi

As&nbsp;Syed Mushtaq Ali Quarters kick-off in Delhi from Thursday, 88 premier&nbsp;domestic cricketers will battle it out in&nbsp;hazardous Delhi air.&nbsp;
Delhi and NCR's&nbsp;Air Quality Index has remained between very poor to hazardous category ever since&nbsp;toxic haze&nbsp;covered the National&nbsp;Capital since Diwali.&nbsp;Despite that, the pre-quarterfinals of the domestic T20 championship were held at the&nbsp;Arun Jaitley stadium&nbsp;and the Airforce ground in Palam.&nbsp;
This is not the first time though that Delhi is hosting cricket games amid poor air quality. India played against Bangladesh at the&nbsp;Arun Jaitley stadium in November 2019. Sri&nbsp;Lanka also played a Test vs India here in December 2017 where some players were also seen vomiting due to the toxic level of air.
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With pollution levels in Delhi hovering near emergency levels, chief minister Arvind&nbsp;Kejriwal&nbsp;on Saturday announced that schools will be shut for a week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking to reporters, the Delhi CM said schools will continue virtually so that children don&rsquo;t have to breathe polluted air.
This comes hours after the Supreme Court termed the rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR as an &ldquo;emergency situation&rdquo;, stressing that crucial measures need to be taken.
Employees of government offices will work from home for a week, Kejriwal was quoted as saying news agency ANI. Further, private offices will be issued an advisory to move to &lsquo;work from home&rsquo; option as much as possible.The air quality in Delhi remained in the &lsquo;severe&rsquo; category Saturday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 499, according to SAFAR-India.

Delhi air pollution: schools shut for a week

With pollution levels in Delhi hovering near emergency levels, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that schools will be shut for a week. He also announced other pollution curbing measures

With pollution levels in Delhi hovering near emergency levels, chief minister Arvind&nbsp;Kejriwal&nbsp;on Saturday announced that schools will be shut for a week.&nbsp; Employees of government offices will work from home for a week. Further, private offices will be issued an advisory to move to &lsquo;work from home&rsquo; option as much as possible. SOT-
This comes hours after the Supreme Court termed the rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR as an &ldquo;emergency situation&rdquo;, stressing that crucial measures need to be taken. The air quality in Delhi remained in the &lsquo;severe&rsquo; category Saturday with the Air Quality Index&nbsp;at 499, according to SAFAR-India.

This comes hours after the Supreme Court termed the rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR as an 'emergency situation', stressing that crucial measures need to be taken.

With pollution levels in Delhi hovering near emergency levels, chief minister Arvind&nbsp;Kejriwal&nbsp;on Saturday announced that schools will be shut for a week.&nbsp; &nbsp;Speaking to reporters, the Delhi CM said schools will continue virtually so that children don&rsquo;t have to breathe polluted air.
This comes hours after the Supreme Court termed the rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR as an &ldquo;emergency situation&rdquo;, stressing that crucial measures need to be taken. ALSO WATCH:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/what-is-your-plan-2-day-lockdown-supreme-court-raps-centre-as-delhi-continues-to-choke-1636789107048">'What is your plan? 2-day lockdown?': Supreme Court raps Centre as Delhi continues to choke</a>
Employees of government offices will work from home for a week, Kejriwal was quoted as saying news agency ANI. Further, private offices will be issued an advisory to move to &lsquo;work from home&rsquo; option as much as possible. The air quality in Delhi remained in the &lsquo;severe&rsquo; category Saturday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 499, according to SAFAR-India.

The first severe smog episode has hit Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) and is expected to last for another two days, green think-tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said on Wednesday.
Even though the seasonal smog in Delhi is intense, the average daily contribution of smoke from farm fires from the middle of October to November 8 has been the lowest in last four years, it said.
"Predictably, the season's first episode has been triggered by the combined effect of unfavourable weather conditions (cool and calm winds and inversion), stubble burning and firecrackers," said Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, research and advocacy, CSE.
Compared to the first smog episode of previous four years, the current smog has matched the duration of the first smog of 2018 and 2020 season -- both lasted six days. If conditions don't improve, it might overtake the 2019 smog that lasted eight days, the CSE said.
The average intensity of the smog this year so far is 329 microgram per cubic metre per day, which is lower than that of the 2020 smog (by 7 per cent) and 2019 smog (by 3 per cent). It is more intense than the 2018 smog (about 9 per cent).
Lingering on of this year's smog for longer duration despite relatively windier local conditions might be due to the lack of pollution control measures in the city, the green think tank said.

Pollution: First severe smog spell of season in Delhi, could be longest in 4 yrs

Pollution: First severe smog spell of season in Delhi, could be longest in 4 years



First severe smog spell of season hits Delhi-NCR: CSE

The first severe smog episode has hit Delhi-NCR and is expected to last for another two days, green think-tank Centre for Science and Environment said on Wednesday.
Even though the seasonal smog in Delhi is intense, the average daily contribution of smoke from farm fires from the middle of October to November 8 has been the lowest in last four years, it said.
The CSE has said that the smog has been triggered by the combined effect of unfavourable weather conditions, stubble burning and firecrackers.
Compared to the first smog episode of previous four years, the current smog has matched the duration of the first smog of 2018 and 2020 season -- both lasted six days. If conditions don't improve, it might overtake the 2019 smog that lasted eight days, the CSE said.
Lingering on of this year's smog for longer duration despite relatively windier conditions might be due to the lack of pollution control measures in the city, the green think tank said.

Even though the seasonal smog in Delhi is intense, the average daily contribution of smoke from farm fires has been the lowest in last four years: CSE

The first severe smog episode has hit Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) and is expected to last for another two days, green think-tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said on Wednesday.
Even though the seasonal smog in Delhi is intense, the average daily contribution of smoke from farm fires from the middle of October to November 8 has been the lowest in last four years, it said.
"Predictably, the season's first episode has been triggered by the combined effect of unfavourable weather conditions (cool and calm winds and inversion), stubble burning and firecrackers," said Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, research and advocacy, CSE.
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Compared to the first smog episode of previous four years, the current smog has matched the duration of the first smog of 2018 and 2020 season -- both lasted six days. If conditions don't improve, it might overtake the 2019 smog that lasted eight days, the CSE said.
The average intensity of the smog this year so far is 329 microgram per cubic metre per day, which is lower than that of the 2020 smog (by 7 per cent) and 2019 smog (by 3 per cent). It is more intense than the 2018 smog (about 9 per cent).
Lingering on of this year's smog for longer duration despite relatively windier local conditions might be due to the lack of pollution control measures in the city, the green think tank said.

Haryana has banned the sale and use of firecrackers in 14 districts near Delhi days before the big festival of Diwali.
As per NDTV report, even online shopping sites too cannot make any sales of such nature.
While issuing the order, the state government noted that bursting crackers can adversely affect the respiratory health of vulnerable groups, besides aggravating health condition of COVID-19 positive persons in home isolation.
The 14 districts where sale and bursting of crackers include Faridabad, Gurugram, Jhajjar, Karnal, Panipat and Sonipat among others.
However, green crackers are permitted for marriages and other occasions.
Notably, the Haryana govt. took similar measures before Diwali last year as well.

Haryana bans firecrackers in 14 districts near Delhi ahead of Diwali

Haryana has banned the sale and use of firecrackers in 14 districts near Delhi days before the big festival of Diwali.

As per a&nbsp;NDTV report, even online shopping sites are not allowed to sell and deliver&nbsp;firecrackers to these areas.&nbsp;

Haryana has banned the sale and use of firecrackers in 14 districts near Delhi days before the big festival of Diwali.
As per a&nbsp;NDTV report, even online shopping sites are not allowed to sell and deliver&nbsp;firecrackers to these areas.&nbsp;
While issuing the order, the state government noted that bursting crackers can adversely affect the respiratory health of vulnerable groups, besides aggravating health condition of Covid-19 positive people in home isolation.
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The 14 districts where sale and bursting of crackers is banned include Faridabad, Gurugram, Jhajjar, Karnal, Panipat and Sonipat among others.
However, green crackers are permitted for marriages and other occasions.
Notably, the Haryana govt took similar measures before Diwali last year as well.

The&nbsp;BJP on Monday hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his remarks that India's first smog tower had been inaugurated on Monday.Accusing Kejriwal&nbsp;of lying, the saffron party said the first smog tower was inaugurated&nbsp;by Gautam&nbsp;Gambhir,&nbsp;its MP from Delhi in 2020.&nbsp;Kejriwal inaugurated the "country's first smog tower" at Connaught Place in Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world, on Monday and said it will prove to be a path-breaking milestone and many such structures can be installed in the capital if the pilot project yields results.
The smog tower has 40 fans and 5,000 filters developed by experts at the University of Minnesota which also helped design a 100-metre-high smog tower in Xian, China.
According to reports, the experimental tower in northern China has brought a noticeable improvement in air quality.
Gambhir installed a giant air purifier in the Krishna Nagar market area of his East Delhi constituency, the third such purifier he set up to tackle air pollution in the city.
The first two of these air purifiers were installed in Lajpat Nagar and Gandhi Nagar markets.While supporters of both parties took pot shots at each other on the social media, an AAP&nbsp;supporter pointed out that the BJP&nbsp;MP has installed air purifiers and not a smog tower. The user called the air purifiers&nbsp;a Rs five lakh&nbsp;toy.&nbsp;

Who inaugurated Delhi's first smog tower? Kejriwal or Gambhir

The&nbsp;BJP on Monday hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his remarks that India's first smog tower had been inaugurated on Monday. But did Gambhir&nbsp;really install Delhi's first smog tower? Watch this report

The smog tower has 40 fans and 5,000 filters developed by experts at the University of Minnesota which also helped design a 100-metre-high smog tower in Xian, China.

The&nbsp;BJP on Monday hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his remarks that India's first smog tower had been inaugurated on Monday. Accusing Kejriwal&nbsp;of lying, the saffron party said the first smog tower was inaugurated&nbsp;by Gautam&nbsp;Gambhir,&nbsp;its MP from Delhi in 2020.&nbsp; Kejriwal inaugurated the "country's first smog tower" at Connaught Place in Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world, on Monday and said it will prove to be a path-breaking milestone and many such structures can be installed in the capital if the pilot project yields results. 
The smog tower has 40 fans and 5,000 filters developed by experts at the University of Minnesota which also helped design a 100-metre-high smog tower in Xian, China.
According to reports, the experimental tower in northern China has brought a noticeable improvement in air quality. 
Gambhir installed a giant air purifier in the Krishna Nagar market area of his East Delhi constituency, the third such purifier he set up to tackle air pollution in the city.
The first two of these air purifiers were installed in Lajpat Nagar and Gandhi Nagar markets. While supporters of both parties took pot shots at each other on the social media, an AAP&nbsp;supporter pointed out that the BJP&nbsp;MP has installed air purifiers and not a smog tower. The user called the air purifiers&nbsp;a Rs five lakh&nbsp;toy.&nbsp;

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