Coal plants in India set to miss pollution goal as smog chokes Delhi
Most of India’s coal-burning plants are set to again fall short of a major pollution target, adding to the deadly smog that’s enveloped large parts of the country.
Most of India’s coal-burning plants are set to again fall short of a major pollution target, adding to the deadly smog that’s enveloped large parts of the country.
The hearing on the bail plea of the MP from Baramulla in north Kashmir and the leader of the Awami Itehad Party (AIP),scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed by one day
The air quality in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram reached “alarmingly high” levels, with most AQI stations touching 500-mark (severe plus) on Tuesday morning,
The air quality in the national capital has been worsening, crossing the “severe plus” threshold with a 481 AQI on Monday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
There is also a ban on trucks from entering Delhi, except for those carrying essential items or using clean fuel (LNG/CNG/BS-VI diesel/electric).
The air quality index (AQI) of Delhi's Shadipur was recorded at 457 ('severe plus') at 9am on Satuday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Chief Minister Atishi announced on X that online classes for primary school children would continue until further notice due to the persistent severe air conditions.
Residents of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and surrounding areas woke up on Wednesday to a dense layer of smog, reducing visibility to nearly zero.