Tag: air pollution
Delhi's Air Quality Remains Severe For 3rd Consecutive Day
National capital's air quality remained in the severe category for the third consecutive day on Thursday as calm winds and low ventilation halted the dispersion of accumulated pollutants. ....
Delhi Govt To Use New Technology To Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi Government claimed on Tuesday that it will set up advanced real time resources to monitor air pollution in the city. Sources said the project will take off under the supervision of the Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur. ....
Delhi Most Polluted Capital City Globally: Report
Delhi has been ranked as the most polluted capital city globally, according to a report released on Tuesday. ....
Prolonged Air Pollution Exposure Doubles Risk Of Smell Loss: Study
Long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) 2.5 -- a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air -- doubles the risk of losing smell, a hallmark of Covid-19, according to a study.....
'Air Pollution May Exacerbate Covid-19 Risks'
With the ongoing Covid pandemic having airborne transmission, particulate matter (PM) in the air could act as a carrier to increase the spread of the virus, experts said. ....
Air Pollution May Lead To Premature Birth, Poor Brain Development: Experts
Newborns and children are more susceptible to the air pollution inside and outside homes which may have adverse impact on their cognitive development. ....
