The odd-even scheme in Delhi is about to make a comeback. In Delhi, the air quality is in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. To tackle the Delhi air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on November 06 announced the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme. The Odd-Even scheme will be applicable for one week from 13th to 20th November. Cars whose number plates end with odd numbers – 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 – will be allowed to ply on odd-numbered dates. On the other hand, vehicles whose number plates end with even numbers – 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 – will be allowed to ply on even-numbered dates. Stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana is credited for creating smog in Delhi.
06 November,2023 06:05 PM IST
Delhi and Mumbai AQI have further slumped to ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ respectively. On November 6th, a layer of haze enveloped Mumbai as air quality deteriorated. The overall AQI of the city stood at 301. Global warming and natural seasonal transitions have been credited for Mumbai’s smog. People have been advised to avoid prolonged outdoor visits. On the other hand, in Delhi, The air quality in Delhi is in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. While stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana are credited for creating smog in Delhi, in Punjab’s Firozpur, the stubble burning continued.
06 November,2023 01:38 PM IST
Air quality in Delhi and its neighboring regions reached severe levels again on Thursday, engulfing the national capital in thick smog. At 8 am, the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 364 ('Very Poor') while at 7 am, it was 408 ('Severe')
03 November,2022 11:49 PM IST
With the thick smog cover over the city, the Delhi government today said it will punish those found burning leaves and garbage. The law provides for a jail term of up to five years and a fine of Rs. one lakh against the offenders. Video courtesy: NDTV
09 November,2012 09:42 AM IST
The air quality of the national capital witnessed a gradual deterioration on Diwali due to the customary bursting of firecrackers, as few areas recorded 'critical' level of pollution, while the rest fell in 'very poor'category on the air monitoring scale.
12 November,2015 10:22 AM IST
Beijing has issued the second ever 'red alert' for pollution, as the government pledged to crack down on the hazardous levels of smog. Authorities in the Chinese capital warned the city would be shrouded by heavy pollution from Saturday until next Tuesday.
18 December,2015 03:34 PM IST
Thick smog engulfed Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane district after fire broke out in Agarwadi dumping ground on Tuesday evening.
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