Post-Diwali smog chokes Delhi-NCR, air quality plummets severe levels

IANS | November 13, 2023 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) A dense and noxious haze, commonly known as smog, enveloped Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and neighbouring areas on Monday morning. This occurrence followed the widespread bursting of crackers at Diwali night, in defiance of Supreme Court's ban order.

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category

IANS | November 11, 2023 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The overall air quality index (AQI) of the national capital on Saturday remained at 204 -- poor category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).