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Dense hazardous smog shrouds Delhi after Diwali, AQI shoots above 350 | In pics

Two pedestrians walk on Kartavya path on Tuesday morning after dense smog shrouded the national capital post Diwali celebrations.
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Published on Oct 21, 2025 06:17 PM IST

In pics: Visibility down, pollution up after Delhi-NCR's cracker-filled Diwali

Thick smog blankets Noida skyline, buildings barely visible on Tuesday morning
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Published on Oct 21, 2025 02:19 PM IST

‘Poor’ AQI shrouds Delhi-NCR on Dhanteras as pollution concerns remain | In Pics

An municipal corporation of Delhi (MCD) truck with a water cannon stands on Kartavya Path on Friday after the body decided to sprinkle water to curb pollution levels in the city.
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Published on Oct 18, 2025 02:00 PM IST

Stubble burning begins in Punjab, Delhi braces for winter smog days | Pics

A farmer burns straw stubble after a harvest in a paddy field on the outskirts of Amritsar on Saturday. Stubble burning, especially after the paddy harvest in October and November, has been a significant contributor to air pollution in Delhi and the NCR.
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Published on Sep 22, 2025 03:06 PM IST

Parts of Delhi see cloudy skies, waterlogged roads amid heavy rainfall: In pics

Delhi on Friday witnessed a humid morning with an overcast sky, IMD said, while predicting rain accompanied by thunderstorms later in the day.
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Published on Aug 01, 2025 01:34 PM IST

In Pics: Schools shut, Taj Mahal disappears as smog envelopes north India

Taj Mahal in Agra remains completely hidden by the thick smog in northern India, as visitors continue to flock the monument. 
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Published on Nov 15, 2024 11:20 AM IST

Delhi engulfed in smog, toxic foam in Yamuna: National capital's pollution woes

Toxic foam seen floating over Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj in New Delhi.
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Updated on Nov 03, 2024 01:39 PM IST

5 ways how toxic smog in Delhi-NCR is affecting your lungs

Every winter, Delhi residents have to grapple with health issues caused by toxic smog which is essentially a mix of fog and pollutants. Smog other than affecting the visibility and preventing proper sunlight from reaching the surface also has serious consequence for our lung health. In a conversation with HT Digital, Dr Manav Manchanda, Director & Head- Respiratory, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Asian Hospital Faridabad shares ways toxic smog is affecting our lung health. 
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Published on Dec 31, 2023 01:44 PM IST

Air pollution vs fertility: Is the poor AQI affecting your reproductive health?

Studies have shown that exposure to air pollutants, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and toxic chemicals, can have adverse effects on women's reproductive health. Highlighting that an increased level of air pollution has been associated with various gynecological issues, Dr Ritu Sethi, Associate Director - Gynecology at Max Hospital in Gurugram and Founder of Aura Speciality Clinic in Gurugram, revealed a few important fertility-related points that you should know - 
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Published on Nov 13, 2023 07:00 AM IST

Living along a 'dead' river in Bangladesh

A ferryman sleeps on his boat under a mosquito net on the Buriganga river in Dhaka, Bangladesh, last month. The Buriganga, or the 'Old Ganges', is so polluted that its water appears pitch black, and emits a foul stench throughout the year, reported Reuters. 
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Published on Apr 21, 2023 06:05 PM IST

Beijing air quality plummets amid dust storm and pollution

A view of the Forbidden City, as the city is shrouded in smog amid a sandstorm, in Beijing, China. Beijing was formerly notorious for its terrible air quality, but conditions had much improved in recent years as authorities took heavily polluting vehicles off the roads and moved coal-fired power plants and heavy industry to the surrounding provinces, reported AP. 
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Published on Mar 11, 2023 06:20 PM IST

Here is the list of 10 most polluted cities in the world

According to the latest State of Global Air report on air quality and health in cities, New Delhi and Kolkata are among the top 10 most polluted cities in the world in terms of average annual population-weighted PM 2.5 exposure. New Delhi and Kolkata ranked first and second in the list while Mumbai has been placed at 14th spot.
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Updated on Aug 18, 2022 03:57 PM IST

World Environment Day 2022: 5 ways to adopt a sustainable lifestyle

Whether you've decided to lead a sustainable and eco-friendly life for the environment’s sake or simply want a change of things, every step you take counts. The adage “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” applies perfectly. Every bit you do for the environment will help the world come a step closer to achieving sustainability. While there are several ways to go green if you’re just starting out, Dr Merin Liza Jacob, Co- Founder of Green and Beige, shared with Zarafshan Shiraz, some simple steps you can take for a holistic, sustainable lifestyle. 
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Updated on Jun 05, 2022 12:56 PM IST

World Environment Day 2022: 7 best ways to reduce pollution in Indian cities

That all-around pollution has been one of the most pressing and exacting challenges that we face today is not an overstatement. Holding the dubious distinction of hosting 35 of the 50 global cities with the worst air quality, India is indeed the pollution capital of the world. Ahead of World Environment Day 2022 in an interview with HT Lifestyle, Suyash Gupta, Director General of Indian Auto LPG Coalition, told Zarafshan Shiraz, “While this persistent scourge has continued to play havoc with people’s health, for policymakers, the sheer scale, the spread and the complexity of the challenge have been daunting enough. For the world’s fastest-growing major economy today, aspiring to touch the $5 trillion mark in the nearest possible time, the dilemma of finding that fine balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability becomes particularly acute.” 
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Updated on Jun 05, 2022 12:57 PM IST
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