Climate

NEW DELHI: Every year, Delhi’s air pollution crisis continues to worsen, with AQI levels frequently reaching hazardous zones. To understand the health impacts of Delhi’s deteriorating air quality, The New Indian team spoke with Dr Avi Kumar, Senior Consultant at Fortis Escorts Hospital. “Out of 365 days, 122 days in Delhi have AQI levels above […]

NEW DELHI: A fire broke out in the forest of Bada Bhuin Panchayat on November 26 and created a daunting scene with large flames visible from a distance. According to Sandeep Sharma, Conservator of the Kullu Circle Forest Department, approximately 50 hectares of land with dry grass have been burned over the past two weeks, leading to a […]

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas has relaxed the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) IV norms for all educational institutions, including colleges, in response to the ongoing pollution crisis in Delhi. Announced on Monday, this move allows the option of online education wherever feasible, putting the choice in […]

NEW DELHI: A meteorology student using the username @ChrisMartzWX recently shared two distinct articles from The Washington Post on X. The post highlights the headlines from The Washington Post to illustrate the stark contrasts in the narrative surrounding snowfall and climate change. In February, the outlet cautioned that snowfalls might soon become a relic of […]

NEW DELHI: As the heatwaves in the country are not giving any relief and more of them are predicted in several parts of the country to continue, the Union Health Ministry has released a public advisory. In a post shared on twitter the advisory said, “As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to take care of yourself […]