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  Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu, Andhra for next 3 days, check full forecast

  India | November 26, 2024 8:49 IST

  Weather Update Today: The cyclonic circulation is expected to move northwestward, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on November 26 and 27. The depression is also likely to cause heavy rainfall to South Coastal Andhra Pradesh from November 26 to 29.

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  Schools opening updates: Online or physical classes in Delhi-NCR? Air quality body issues order

  Education | November 25, 2024 23:35 IST

  In its order, the Supreme Court bench said the 13 apex court lawyers, appointed as court commissioners to conduct inspections of implementation of GRAP-4 norms at entry points, would continue to visit areas and submit reports to the court.

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  Delhi air pollution: AQI improves slightly, still remains in 'poor' category

  Delhi | November 24, 2024 23:00 IST

  The air quality in Delhi deteriorated to severe plus category last Sunday. On Monday, the condition worsened even more leading to the implementation of Stage 4 restrictions under GRAP. During the week, air quality improved on Thursday and Friday but worsened again on Saturday.

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  Schools to remain close in Gurugram, Faridabad today due to alarming air pollution levels

  Haryana | November 25, 2024 0:00 IST

  The schools were extended till November 25 in Gurugram and Faridabad, as per the orders issued by respective district administrations. The decision was taken considering the alarming air pollution level in districts.

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  Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues

  Delhi | November 24, 2024 12:08 IST

  Delhi AQI: A resident near the Red Fort complained that apart from health issues, students cannot attend schools as most institutions remain closed while some switched to online classes.

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  Delhi wakes up to hazy morning as air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI at 373

  Delhi | November 22, 2024 9:57 IST

  Delhi continues to face hazardous air quality with an AQI of 373, prompting health risks and the enforcement of strict restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan.

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  Delhi air pollution: NDMC launches 'night cleaning drive' amid 'very poor' AQI levels | Details

  Delhi | November 22, 2024 7:03 IST

  The 24-hour average Air Quality Index, recorded daily at 4 pm, stood at 371 on Thursday, showing an improvement from 419 on Wednesday due to increased wind speeds, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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  Delhi's air quality improves slightly but remains hazardously high, AQI at 381

  Delhi | November 21, 2024 9:25 IST

  Delhi's air quality remains "very poor" with an AQI of 381, despite slight improvements, as smog continues to disrupt daily life and pose serious health risks.

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  OPINION | Artificial Rain in Delhi: Is it possible?

  India | November 20, 2024 12:47 IST

  Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has requested Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene an urgent meeting to explore carrying out artificial rain through seeded clouds as an emergency measure.

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  Delhi air pollution: 79 flights delayed, 13 trains running late as thick smog chokes city, AQI hits

  Delhi | November 20, 2024 9:45 IST

  Delhi air pollution: The Indian Railways said 13 trains were running late and 9 trains were put back due to smog in the national capital. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in the city dropped to 12.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

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  Schools closed: Physical classes suspended in THESE UP districts as air quality worsens | FULL LIST

  Education | November 19, 2024 23:55 IST

  Schools in eight NCR districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Meerut, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddh Nagar, have suspended physical classes due to worsening air quality under GRAP Stage-4 measures. Measures include construction bans and penalties for pollution violations.

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  Air Pollution: THESE universities in Delhi move to online classes as AIQ worsens - check full list

  Education | November 19, 2024 19:13 IST

  In view of severe air pollution in the national capital, universities like Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Jamia Milia Islamia have shifted to online classes. Check their schedule, and other related information here.

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  Gurugram issues work-from-home advisory as air pollution worsens

  Haryana | November 19, 2024 22:03 IST

  The Gurugram administration has issued a work-from-home advisory for private institutions and corporate offices amid rising air pollution. Read the advisory and guidelines effective November 20, 2024.

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  Delhi air pollution: What are ongoing projects affected due to implementation of GRAP 4?

  Delhi | November 19, 2024 16:35 IST

  After taking several measures to curb air pollution, the authorities under GRAP-4, urged the elderly, children and those with respiratory, cardiovascular, or other chronic diseases to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors, as much as possible.

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  Delhi air pollution: CJI Sanjiv Khanna asks judges to allow virtual hearings as smog shrouds city

  Delhi | November 19, 2024 12:58 IST

  The implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV was announced in Delhi on Sunday after the AQI in the city had plummeted to "severe" pollution levels.

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  Delhi air pollution: 22 trains delayed, 8 flights diverted as smog shrouds city reducing visibility

  Delhi | November 19, 2024 10:57 IST

  Delhi air pollution: According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 488 as of 8 am, placing it in the 'severe plus' category.

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  Delhi chokes as air quality stays 'severe plus', AQI touches 500-mark in several parts of city

  India | November 19, 2024 7:32 IST

  Delhi air pollution: With air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorating further, authorities have directed schools and colleges to suspend physical classes.

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  Delhi air pollution: Schools closed, JNU, DU suspend physical classes as air quality deteriorates

  Delhi | November 19, 2024 6:46 IST

  Delhi air pollution: The air quality deteriorated in several cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and parts of northern India, reaching severe levels and raising concerns about health risks.

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  Schools closure: Online classes for all students in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida amid air pollution

  Education | November 18, 2024 23:53 IST

  Schools closure: Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Monday, leaving people gasping for breath with itchy eyes and sore throats as the Air Quality Index stood at 494, the second-worst in the last six years, prompting authorities to close the schools in the region.

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  DU Colleges closed: Physical classes cancelled, students to attend online amid air pollution

  Education | November 18, 2024 21:54 IST

  DU Colleges closed: The announcement comes after Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced the closure of all schools as the pollution level neared the hazardous category in the last couple of days.