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Delhi air pollution: Doctors report 30 per cent rise in asthma, COPD cases

Delhi air pollution: Doctors report 30 per cent rise in asthma, COPD cases

The health experts blamed changing weather and pollution levels for the rise in respiratory disease. Children, pregnant women, and the elderly are at the highest risk

23 October,2024 01:48 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Diwali 2024: Can Delhi’s model of complete ban on firecrackers work for Mumbai?

Mid-Day Premium Diwali 2024: Can Delhi’s model of complete ban on firecrackers work for Mumbai?

As Diwali 2024 approaches, the debate on whether firecrackers should be banned has again gained prominence. We speak to environmentalists, experts and residents to know the real impact of banning and regulating firecrackers and whether Delhi’s model should be implemented in other cities like Mumbai

23 October,2024 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Mumbai weather updates: City swelters at 34 deg C; AQI remains 'good'

Mumbai weather updates: City swelters at 34 deg C; AQI remains 'good'

According to the latest Mumbai weather updates by the IMD, the maximum temperature will likely be around 36 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature is likely to be around 24 degrees Celsius

23 October,2024 10:12 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Govt enforces GRAP-II rules as air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' category

Govt enforces GRAP-II rules as air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' category

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) in Delhi-NCR on Monday after the overall Air Quality Index dropped into the 'very poor' category in the region

22 October,2024 02:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi's AQI plummets to 'very poor' as smog covers the national capital

Delhi's AQI plummets to 'very poor' as smog covers the national capital

As the city's air quality deteriorated, a heavy layer of fog formed in areas such as Anand Vihar, Kalkaji, Nehru Place, and Akshardham Temple

22 October,2024 01:33 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Ten-15 pc rise in patients suffering from respiratory illness due to pollution

Ten-15 pc rise in patients suffering from respiratory illness due to pollution

The central-run hospital Ram Manohar Lohia has also started running special OPD services for Air Pollution patients

22 October,2024 10:45 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Mumbai weather updates: City's rather cooler at 28 deg; hazy despite 'good' AQI

Mumbai weather updates: City's rather cooler at 28 deg; hazy despite 'good' AQI

The present temperature of the city, as per the Mumbai weather updates, is 28.4 degrees C and the humidity is at 86 per cent

22 October,2024 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As smog envelops the national capital, Delhi's AQI dips to 'very poor'

As smog envelops the national capital, Delhi's AQI dips to 'very poor'

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Shakurpur and nearby areas was 346, placing them in the 'Very Poor' category. India Gate and surrounding neighbourhoods had an AQI of 309, while Safdarjung had 307, both classified as 'Very Poor'

21 October,2024 01:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai weather updates: Temperature at 33.8 deg C, AQI remains 'good'

Mumbai weather updates: Temperature at 33.8 deg C, AQI remains 'good'

According to the Mumbai weather updates of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Colaba observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 33.8 degrees Celcius which is closer to the normal maximum temperature

21 October,2024 10:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai weather updates: Temperature at 33 deg C, AQI remains 'good'

Mumbai weather updates: Temperature at 33 deg C, AQI remains 'good'

According to the Mumbai weather updates of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the Colaba observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 33.3 degrees Celcius which is 1.3 degrees below the normal temperature

20 October,2024 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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