From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaHigh pollution alert issued in London after PM2.5 levels exceed WHO limits by 8 times
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The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged authorities to stop holding Diwali firecrackers solely responsible for Delhi’s air pollution, saying the problem needs year‑round scientific and balanced measures rather than selective restrictions. In Assam, 190 fire emergencies were logged over two days, with 69 linked to firecrackers, while historical data show overall Diwali fire calls declining but major blazes still occurring. Updated data from Delhi shows sharp pollution spikes on Diwali night, but gaps in air‑quality data remain, highlighting incomplete information on the pollution puzzle.
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The Supreme Court has mandated that Delhi and three adjacent states intensify measures to combat vehicle emissions. Officials are tasked with reporting on the implementation of laws governing aging and non-compliant vehicles. With rising pollution levels in the National Capital Region, the court…
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Ajay Maken raised concerns about the lack of PM2.5 data at 25 air quality monitoring stations on Diwali night. He noted that pollution levels averaged 38.4 times the World Health Organisation's limit at the remaining stations. Maken emphasized that this inconsistency affects the accuracy of…
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he was issuing a high air pollution alert for Tuesday and urged everyone in the city to "minimise their exposure".
