An analysis by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has revealed a substantial rise in fine particulate matter on Diwali, with a 45 per cent increase in PM2.5 and a 33 per cent increase in PM10, compared to the previous year. The DPCC’s report emphasised that nearly all air quality …
Noise pollution due to fire crackers during Diwali festival has been identifies as one of the major noise pollution problems in the country. It is therefore necessary to conduct noise level monitoring during this period of understand the level of noise pollution. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has conducted an extensive …
Bursting of fire crackers create significant noise pollution during the Diwali Festival. MPCB for last few years is trying to create public awareness towards the high noise levels generated during the bursting of the crackers and its associated adverse health impacts. As a part of awareness activity, MPCB has carried …
New Delhi: Smog conditions over Delhi improved considerably on Thursday as the muchawaited wind finally picked up in and around the city. However, Met officials have warned of smoggier weather on Diwali as a second spell of low visibility is expected to set in by Monday. As surface wind touched …
207 HRS and Counting Met warns of dense smog starting Nov 12, says not seen since 1989. After 207 hours of smog cover, the city saw clear sky when the afternoon sun returned on Thursday. But the worst of the fog spell, which leads to smog formation, is yet to …
The number of noisy firecrackers violating decibel limits has hit a two-year low, results of the joint firecracker tests conducted on Thursday show. Conducted by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), the Mumbai police and NGO Awaaz Foundation, 32 different type of firecrackers manufactured by 15 prominent brands were tested …
‘Will write to Environment ministry’ A day after the Supreme Court expressed concern over the smog cover over the city saying it will “deal with the matter”, the Delhi government on Wednesday absolved itself of any blame and pointed a finger at the neighbouring states. The Environment department said it …
Air quality too, to be monitored at five spots, during Deepavali It’s a busy time of year for officials of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). A week head of Deepavali, they have begun measuring levels of noise and ambient air quality at five places in the city. Monitoring stations …
As a measure to check pollution during Diwali festival this year, Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPCB) will conduct a survey at local markets to examine firecrackers for the level of pollution they may cause. The prescribed sound limit of firecrackers is 125 decibel. "Usually the firecrackers available in the …
Delhiites will have to settle for a smog-ridden Diwali this year. The thick haze that has settled over the city is not expected to dissipate in the coming week. Dr L.S. Rathore, director general of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), said, “A low density dust-ridden fog has spread its tentacles …
