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Delhi’s temperature might go up to 40 degree Celsius by April 15; IMD predicts

In a recent weather update by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi might experience hotter days as the temperatures possibly will reach the 40-degree Celsius mark in the national capital.

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2024

No microplastics: new rules queer the pitch for ‘biodegradable’ plastics

Biodegradable plastics defined as materials capable of “degradation by biological processes in specific environment such as soil, landfill” without leaving “any microplastics”

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

Mountains of plastic are choking the Himalayan States

Rapid and unplanned urbanisation and changing production and consumption patterns are responsible for the plastic waste crisis in the Indian Himalayan Region

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2024

Central Pollution Control Board estimates ₹4.8-crore environment compensation for improper disposal of demolition waste at Maradu

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has assessed an environment compensation of ₹4.8 crore for the improper management of construction and demolition waste following the controlled implosion of four high-rise buildings in Maradu on January 11, 2020.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

NGT forms panel to analyse cause of sea turning red in Puducherry

NGT forms committee to investigate cause of sea turning red in Puducherry. Panel to comprise CPCB, PPCC, Marine Biology Dept. of University of Puducherry and senior scientist. Report suggests algal bloom or industrial pollution as possible causes. Samples collected on 3 days. Report to be submitted to NGT's southern zone…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Delhi air quality dips to 'severe' category again

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), RK Puram recorded severe air quality with an AQI of 419 at 7:00 a.m. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 27, 2023

Delhi set to record 11th severe air day in November

Delhi's air quality stood in the "severe" category on Saturday morning with monitoring agencies pinning hopes on a western disturbance which may improve meteorological conditions starting Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 25, 2023

Firecrackers ban flouted in Delhi; air quality dips post-Diwali

Post-Diwali, Delhi-NCR's air quality has significantly deteriorated, falling into the 'Poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Dynamite News · Nov 13, 2023

Air Quality Index in Chennai deteriorates to ‘poor’ category after Deepavali festival

Chennai's air quality deteriorated to 'poor' category on November 13 post Deepavali, with an AQI of 256. Manali recorded the highest AQI of 329, followed by Velachery (322), Alandur (267), Royapuram (237) and Arumbakkam (261). Prolonged exposure to 'poor' air quality may cause breathing discomfort & discomfort to people with…

The Hindu · Nov 13, 2023

Air quality in Delhi remains in 'Poor' category for second day after rainfall

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in ‘poor’ category in the national capital on Sunday morning. Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the ‘Poor’ category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.

The Hindu · Nov 12, 2023