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Last Updated:December 23, 2025, 08:26 IST Aravalli ridges play a key role in moderating heat and reducing the intensity of dust storms in Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur. One of the most crucial concerns is environmental impact An expert explains that the ‘fragmentation of the Aravalli system’ could exacerbate air pollution, urban flooding during intense rainfall, and…
Despite anti-pollution measures and warnings, Delhi’s air quality sharply declined on Diwali night, plunging into the ‘very poor’ category as the capital marked the festival with firecrackers, many of them green—raising fresh concerns over worsening pollution levels. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at…
In a bid to curb worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered the implementation of GRAP-II (Graded Response Action Plan) in Delhi NCR, starting October 22, 2024, at 8:00 AM. This move aims to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the National Capital Region. What Is GRAP-II? GRAP-II is…