Why Delhi Air Pollution Gets Worse in Winter: PM2.5, Weather, Inversions and Emissions Explained

Why Delhi Air Pollution Gets Worse in Winter: PM2.5, Weather, Inversions and Emissions Explained

Every winter, Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region experience some of the world’s most severe episodes of air pollution. Fine particle pollution can rise dramatically as emissions from traffic, industry, construction, household fuel use, waste burning and seasonal agricultural fires combine with cold, calm weather that traps pollution close to the ground. But Delhi’s … Read more

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena seeks public view on how to boost air quality | Delhi News

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena seeks public view on how to boost air quality | Delhi News

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena NEW DELHI: After inviting suggestions on how to clear legacy waste and cleaning of the Yamuna, lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Sunday asked people to give suggestions on how to improve Delhi’s air quality. In a social media post, the LG said, “With constant poor/severe AQI, Delhi is choking on … Read more