Air Pollution

50 students fall ill as faulty hosp generator spews smoke into Kanhangad school

July 04, 2024

50 students fall ill as faulty hosp generator spews smoke into Kanhangad school

38 students were kept under observation and given first aid, said doctor.

July 04, 2024
Residents choke from burning of Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil' film set, Eloor municipality to slap fine

The remnants from the set were burnt by contractor's employees tasked with dismantling the set.
March 19, 2024
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows

In 2022, Bangladesh was ranked as having the fifth-worst air quality, and India was eighth.
December 29, 2023
Delhi aviation conditions improve, dense to moderate fog in isolated areas

Runway Visual Ranges (RVRs) now range from 400 to 800 metres, indicating improved aviation conditions.
November 25, 2023
Delhi's air quality 'severe' again; IMD predicts brief relief from next week

Delhi has been witnessing a gradual increase in AQI levels after a marginal improvement on Sunday
November 14, 2023
Delhi world's most polluted city on Monday, air quality 'severe' today

Squandering the relief due to rain, Delhi recorded a jump in pollution levels and a smoky haze returned on Monday.
November 10, 2023
Overnight rain in Delhi brings relief from hazardous air quality

The improvement is expected to be reflected in the air quality index as the day progresses -- the AQI at any given time is the average of readings taken in the last 24 hours.

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