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Smoky skies in Indian capital on Diwali as revellers defy ban

Doctors say the air quality is likely to worsen on Monday as smoke from firecrackers lingers in the air, potentially causing itchy eyes and throat irritation.

13 November 2023

Indian scientists hope cloud seeding can clean Delhi's toxic air

The federal government has directed authorities in both states to "take effective actions" to check further stubble burning.

10 November 2023

New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle 'hazardous' smog

China, Indonesia and Malaysia have previously induced rain.

9 November 2023

Bangladesh coach says Delhi air 'not ideal'

Most of the Sri Lankan players wore masks when they arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the afternoon.

6 November 2023

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Delhi fog delays flights, cold wave closes schools

IMD warned that air, road and train traffic could be affected in the two days and people could suffer from lung-related health problems.

10 January 2023

Thick haze engulfs central Maldives; visibility reduced by 60%

If visibility is less than 5 km, it is always brought to the notice of the public.

10 January 2023

Air quality monitoring stations to be set up in Hulhumale

According to the Met, other factors that contribute to poorer air quality in the Maldives is due to increased air pollution.

13 December 2022

Rising airline emissions could trigger global caps by 2024

ICAO touted the integrity of CORSIA since governments in consultation with environmental protection groups developed its criteria for offsets.

Haze hits Singapore as hot spots in Indonesia's Sumatra increase

In 2015 and 2019, such fires burned millions of hectares of land in Indonesia and sent haze billowing across several Southeast Asian countries.