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DTE Coverage: Delhi’s first smog episode of 2023-2024

National capital in global spotlight again as world's most polluted city'

Delhi PM2.5 levels rose by 68 per cent within a day in early November: CSE

Rapid build-up in short timespan able to tip air quality into severe category as local pollution already very high, says thinktank
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To play or not to play? Cricket matches despite toxic air raise questions on pollution guidelines

World Cup match on November 6 in Delhi went ahead despite ‘severe’ air for four days in a row
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SC orders Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana to stop stubble burning; clarifies firecracker regulations apply to all states, not just Delhi

Apex court also directed Delhi government to repair defunct smog towers immediately
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Expect Delhi to become a gas chamber again this Diwali

Western disturbance too weak to bring respite, light rain could worsen air quality
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CSE experts explain: Strategies to reduce crop residue burning for air pollution mitigation

Farm residue burning is a serious seasonal problem with severe public health consequences
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Air pollution levels go down after rain: No odd-even scheme in Delhi for now

Supreme Court had termed the scheme as optics
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Delhi air quality witnesses relief from pollution after rain, strong wind

Weather forecast for next few days is not favourable for retaining today’s gains
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Delhi air turns ‘severe’ post Diwali, firecracker ban flouted

Doctor says influx of patients with breathing problems doubled compared to last Diwali
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‘Pollution OPD’ launched in Delhi as worsening air quality poses health hazards

Open once a week now, the OPD at Ram Manohar Lohia will operate more frequently if number of patients increase
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Smog towers ineffective, at least 40,000 needed in Delhi to combat toxic air: DPCC tells NGT

Towers can reduce particulate pollution by 12% in 200 metre radius; DPCC suggests turning buildings into air pollution control museums
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