Delhi: Air quality continues to be in 'very poor' category

IANS | November 20, 2023 8:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the 'very poor' category on Monday as the overall AQI of the city reached 323, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

GRAP 3 still in place, ban on trucks lifted: Delhi Minister

IANS | November 19, 2023 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday appealed to the people to stay vigilant and continue to follow the rules as stages 1, 2, and 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were still in place to combat air pollution in the national capital.

Delhi in throes of climate crisis: Severe AQI, water scarcity, sweltering heat

Shekhar Singh | November 19, 2023 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) As the global community grapples with the far-reaching consequences of climate change, the Indian capital, Delhi, finds itself at the forefront of an escalating environmental crisis. The city, known for its vibrant culture and historical significance, is now grappling with a myriad of climate-related challenges that demand immediate attention.

Copping Out? Despite COP summits, global inaction spurs climate extremes

Vishal Gulati | November 19, 2023 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28 hosted by the United Arab Emirates in Dubai will take place between November 30 and December 12 in the backdrop of recent unprecedented heatwaves, droughts, floods and wildfires that have wreaked havoc, especially in climate-vulnerable countries.