Page 3 - Air Pollution

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Grap-3 restrictions lifted as Delhi air improves to 'poor' after rainfall

After the AQI in the national capital showed improvement, the CAQM decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Grap Stage-III

Lung cancer in non-smokers on rise, air pollution could be driver: Study

Cases of lung cancer among those who never smoked is on the rise and air pollution could be contributing to the increase, according to a new study. The study was published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal on World Cancer Day on Tuesday. Researchers, including those from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization, analysed data, including those from the Global Cancer Observatory 2022 dataset, to estimate national-level lung cancer cases for four subtypes -- adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, small- and large-cell carcinoma. They found that adenocarcinoma -- a cancer that starts in glands that produce fluids such as mucus and digestive ones -- has become the dominant subtype among both men and women. The sub-type of lung cancer was also found to account for 53-70 per cent of lung cancer cases in 2022 among never-smokers around the world. Compared to the other sub-types of lung cancer, risk of adenocarcinoma is considered to be .

Grap stage-III curbs revoked as air quality improves in Delhi-NCR region

The CAQM's decision comes as the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 286 on February 3, 2025, which is 64 points below the 350 mark required to implement Stage-III measures

Delhi's AQI hits 308, remains 'very poor'; Grap-III restrictions in place

The neighbouring regions of Delhi also witnessed a decline in air quality. While Gurugram reported 'poor' air quality at 228, Noida and Ghaziabad recorded 'moderate' AQI at 183 and 193, respectively

Delhi air quality 'very poor' as city grapples extreme weather conditions

IMD has issued a yellow alert for moderate to dense fog which is expected to disrupt flight, train operations

Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor', rain likely to improve AQI

Air quality worsened in the National Capital Region (NCR), with most of the regions remaining in the 'poor' or 'very poor' categories

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; rain expected in early February

To combat rising pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reimposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital

Grap-3 restrictions reimposed as Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor'

Grap-3 restrictions were reimposed in Delhi after city's AQI dropped to 'severe' level on Wednesday

Delhi's air quality drops to 'very poor' as thick fog reduces visibility

Delhi residents woke up to a thin layer of fog on Wednesday, indicating a gradual shift in weather conditions

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 267

The AQI is expected to remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' categories in the coming days

Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category

On January 17, CAQM revoked anti-pollution measures under Stage III of Grap after observing a consistent improvement in air quality levels in the national capital and its surrounding areas

Delhi wakes up to a moderate AQI, Noida and Ghaziabad see cleaner air

Delhi's AQI stands at a moderate 195, but Noida (100) and Ghaziabad (96) enjoy cleaner air with satisfactory levels

Delhi continue to battle poor air as light rain spell fails to improve AQI

Delhi air quality: Experts suggest that while light showers may help settle dust particles and provide temporary relief, the extent of the improvement will depend on rainfall intensity

18 school students hospitalised in Chhattisgarh, locals blame cement plants

At least 18 students of a government school were hospitalised on Wednesday after they complained of uneasiness in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, officials said. While officials said the exact reason behind the situation was yet to be ascertained, locals claimed pollution from nearby cement plants was causing serious health issues for them. During the day, the authorities, however, shut down the Alternate Fuel Resources (AFR) centre at one cement plant in the area over the alleged violation of green norms. At least 18 students of Government Higher Secondary Girls School at Khapradih village complained of uneasiness and drowsiness following which they were shifted to the Community Health Centre in nearby Suhela, Balodabazar-Bhatapara Collector Dipak Soni told PTI. Later, six of them were referred to different facilities, including the district hospital, he said. Their condition was reported to be stable, he said. Complaints were received about pollution at AFR centr

Delhi's air quality stays poor, but rain could offer temporary reprieve

Further improvement in AQI is expected as rain accompanied by thunderstorms is forecasted to affect the national capital on Wednesday

Delhi records 'poor' AQI again as Grap rule changes spark confusion

Amid the confusion over Grap curbs, Delhi woke up to 'poor' air quality on Tuesday, a slight improvement from the 'very poor' category recorded the previous morning

AQI in Delhi improves slightly, schools in NCR to resume physical classes

On Saturday, the AQI in the national capital was recorded at 248 after witnessing a marginal improvement from Friday, when the air quality was at 294

With Grap-3 curbs lifted, Delhi govt orders resumption of physical classes

The Delhi government has issued a notice directing all schools to resume physical classes after anti-pollution measures were lifted in the national capital. The Directorate of Education (DoE), in a notice dated January 17, said the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had decided to lift measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect. As a result, all classes in both private and government schools will be conducted in physical mode, effective immediately, it said. The DoE said in the notice, "...all government, government unaided, unaided recognised private schools of the DoE, NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council), MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi), and the Delhi Cantonment Board are informed hereby to resume offline classes. Thus, all classes in all schools are to be held in physical mode with immediate effect." The DoE also instructed the heads of the schools to promptly inform students, staff and parents about the decision. Regu

Grap Stage 3 curbs lifted as Delhi's AQI improves, still in 'poor' category

On Saturday morning, Delhi woke to a layer of dense fog that blanketed the city, significantly reducing visibility and causing disruptions in traffic