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Air Pollution Live Updates: Delhi-NCR engulfed in dense fog, Jahangirpuri AQI at 780 today

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 13, 2024, 15:09:51 IST

Air Pollution Live Updates: Delhi-NCR engulfed in dense fog, Jahangirpuri AQI at 780 today

Delhi’s air quality remains in the 'very poor' category for 15 days, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 395, ITO at 374, and Jahangirpuri at 384. In Noida, Sector 62 recorded a slight improvement to 284 (poor), while Ghaziabad’s AQI was 245 on Tuesday. Mumbai's AQI worsened in areas like Deonar and Kandivli West but remains better than Delhi's average AQI of 321. Chandigarh recorded the second-worst air quality nationwide, only behind Hajipur. Separately, in Manipur's Jiribam district, suspected militants killed two civilians and set shops on fire. Ten militants were killed in a gunfight, with two CRPF jawans injured. A 24-hour shutdown has been called across Manipur. Stay with TOI for more updates:

14:57 (IST) Nov 13

Delhi Pollution News Live: Jahangirpuri AQI at 780 today

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13:57 (IST) Nov 13

Delhi Pollution News Live: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday wore a gas mask as the pollution level rises in the Delhi-NCR region and said that the national capital has become a gas chamber. Poonawalla blamed the Aam Aadmi Party for the rise in pollution in Delhi.

12:58 (IST) Nov 13

Delhi Pollution News Live: According to the sources, seven flights to Jaipur and one to Lucknow were diverted since 7 am on Wednesday. A thick layer of smog was seen around Delhi on Wednesday with the Air quality dropping to 361 categorized as 'Very Poor'.

11:58 (IST) Nov 13

Fog, smog, and suffering: From Delhi to Assam, cities engulfed in toxic air - see pics

10:51 (IST) Nov 13

Delhi pollution News Live: A thick layer of smog enveloped Gandhi Nagar Flyover Ring Road in east Delhi on Wednesday morning.

10:19 (IST) Nov 13

Several flights diverted due to low visibility conditions at Delhi airport

Several flights had to be rerouted from Delhi airport on Wednesday morning as visibility dropped significantly, according to an official. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that thick fog started to develop at approximately 5.30am. The city experienced poor visibility conditions throughout.

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09:28 (IST) Nov 13

Delhi pollution News Live: Toxic foam floats on the surface of Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area.

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09:11 (IST) Nov 13

Delhi pollution News Live: Dense layer of smog engulfed the national capital Delhi with the Air quality dropping down to 361 categorized as 'very poor' at 8am, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. Residents have complained of low visibility on the roads and have also been experiencing irritation in their eyes, running nose, breathlessness and cough.

08:51 (IST) Nov 13

Watch: Delhi's Akshardham Temple enveloped with thick layer of smog as the air quality in the national capital continues to be in 'very poor' category.

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08:29 (IST) Nov 13

Thick smog blankets Delhi as AQI stays in 'very poor' range for 15th consecutive day

08:02 (IST) Nov 13

Delhi pollution News Live: Air quality in Delhi remains in 'very poor' category as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

— ANI (@ANI)

07:39 (IST) Nov 13

Mumbai air quality plunges again, but better than smoggy Delhi

The city's air quality index (AQI) started dipping again to non-satisfactory levels from Monday night, eventually causing four areas — Deonar, Ghatkopar, Kandivli West, and Navy Nagar Colaba — to experience ‘poor' air quality on Tuesday. In comparison, Delhi's average AQI was worse at 321 (very poor to severe level) compared to Mumbai's 150. Delhi is considered one of the most polluted cities in the world, especially during winter, thanks to stubble burning. However, the toxicity in Mumbai's air is considered to be at a higher level due to the increasing concentration of toxic PM2.5 caused by automobiles, industries, construction activities and garbage burning. AQI is a concentration of toxic particulate matter PM2.5 or PM10 in the air, whichever is higher. Chembur resident Kavya Nayak said the smog was so thick on Tuesday morning that she couldn't view Eastern Express Highway from her 30-storey building.

07:38 (IST) Nov 13

No one believes ‘rosy picture’ of desilting drains and cleaning Yamuna: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court Tuesday pulled up Delhi govt, saying its "rosy picture" of desilting drains and cleaning the Yamuna was not believed even by people in the courtroom. "Just see, in court itself, a large number of people are telling you there was earlier no waterlogging in areas such as Defence Colony and Malviya Nagar, but they suffered this year. Go and speak to the public. Ground reality is different from your presentation," a special bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet P S Arora told chief secretary Dharmendra and officials who appeared virtually.

07:37 (IST) Nov 13

AQI drops in Noida & Ghaziabad, stays ‘poor’ 4 days in a row

The city witnessed slight improvement in the air quality on Tuesday, with Noida's air quality index (AQI) at 222, compared to 240 the previous day. Greater Noida's AQI dropped as well from Monday ‘s 285 to 277 on Tuesday, still in the ‘poor' category. Ghaziabad's air quality also showed a slight improvement, but still remained ‘poor', with an AQI recorded at 245 on Tuesday, while it was 252 on Monday. In Noida, the air quality monitoring station at Sector 62 recorded a dip in AQI on Tuesday with a reading of 284—in the ‘poor' category, compared to Monday's ‘very poor' AQI at 305.

07:36 (IST) Nov 13

Air quality plunges, Chandigarh beats Delhi on pollution

The air pollution in Chandigarh deteriorated on Tuesday with its air quality turning out to be the second worst in the country, only after Hajipur. Chandigarh’s air quality was even worse than Delhi. The air quality index (AQI), Chandigarh’s air remained in the ‘very poor’ category. The average air quality index (AQI) for the city in-creased from 331 on Monday to 343 on Tuesday. In some areas, particulate matter (PM) levels touched 400 AQI mark (severe category) for some stretches in the 24-hour period.
Chandigarh was second only to Hajipur in Bihar, which had an average AQI of 427. Patna (AQI-340) had third worst air quality in the country, followed by Delhi (AQI-334).
The major pollutant in the city was particulate matter (PM 2.5). The PM 2.5 value crossed ‘severe’ category around 8 pm on Tuesday in areas around Sector 22 airquality monitoring station with a reading of 417. During the same period, the PM 10value was on 410. A UT official said, “If the air quality falls to ‘severe’ ca-tegory, then steps like closure of schools would have to be taken.”

07:34 (IST) Nov 13

Weed garden in Greater Noida flat unearthed: Bought seeds online; used AC, lights 24x7

A 46-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly setting up a garden of weeds at a flat in Parsvnath Panorama near the Pi-3 roundabout. Around 80 cannabis plants worth Rs 60 lakh were seized from the flat of Rahul Chaudhury, along with fertilizers, seeds and other chemicals used to grow them. The arrest comes days after a Bengaluru-based couple were picked up for growing weeds at home. A Facebook post, in which the Bengaluru woman showcased her home garden, led to the police action on them.

Delhi’s air quality has remained in the 'very poor' category for 15 consecutive days, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Wednesday. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded at 395 in the 'very poor' category, followed by ITO at 374 and Jahangirpuri at 384, as of 7.30am. Since October 30, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has been consistently in the 'very poor' range, recorded at 307 on that date.

In Noida, the air quality monitoring station at Sector 62 recorded a dip in AQI on Tuesday with a reading of 284—in the ‘poor' category, compared to Monday's ‘very poor' AQI at 305. Ghaziabad's air quality also showed a slight improvement, but still remained ‘poor', with an AQI recorded at 245 on Tuesday, while it was 252 on Monday.

Mumbai's air quality index (AQI) started dipping again to non-satisfactory levels from Monday night, eventually causing four areas — Deonar, Ghatkopar, Kandivli West, and Navy Nagar Colaba — to experience ‘poor' air quality on Tuesday. In comparison, Delhi's average AQI was worse at 321 (very poor to severe level) compared to Mumbai's 150.

The air pollution in Chandigarh deteriorated on Tuesday with its air quality turning out to be the second worst in the country, only after Hajipur. Chandigarh’s air quality was even worse than Delhi.

In Manipur's Jiribam district, two civilians, identified as Laishram Baren Meitei (66) and Maibam Keshwo Singh (77) from Modhupur village in the Borobekra subdivision, were killed after suspected militants set fire to several shops in the Jakuradhor Karong area. Their bodies were found on Tuesday. A heavy exchange of gunfire also led to the deaths of around 10 armed militants, while two CRPF jawans sustained injuries. Six people remain missing. In response, approximately 13 organizations have called for a 24-hour shutdown in Manipur, starting from 6 pm. on Tuesday.

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