public health concern
Delhi AQI Reaches Severe Level of 428: First Critical Air Pollution Day of 2025
Nov 11, 2025 10:03 pm CST
Delhi has recorded its first severe air pollution day of 2025, with AQI levels spiking to 428. This dangerous deterioration from the previous "very poor" air quality is attributed to stagnant weather conditions and local emissions, creating health risks for all residents, especially those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. The last comparable air quality crisis occurred in December 2024.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Thick Haze Blankets Capital as AQI Remains 'Very Poor' Despite Residents' Protests
Nov 10, 2025 12:04 pm CST
Delhi continues to struggle with dangerous air quality levels as the AQI hovers at 345, placing most areas in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category. Despite slight improvements from Sunday's readings, thick smog envelops the capital region while authorities hold off on implementing stricter GRAP-3 restrictions. Concerned residents staged protests at India Gate demanding immediate government action to address this ongoing public health emergency affecting millions across the National Capital Region.
Priyanka Gandhi Urges Immediate Action On Delhi's Toxic Air Crisis: AQI Reaches Severe Levels
Nov 02, 2025 02:46 pm CST
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for urgent intervention from both central and state governments as Delhi's air quality deteriorates to severe levels, with an average AQI of 303. The Congress leader compared the pollution to a "grey shroud" over the city, highlighting the health risks to children, elderly residents, and those with respiratory conditions. Delhi authorities are attempting cloud seeding trials while implementing GRAP stage two restrictions to combat the worsening environmental crisis.
Virus-Infected Laboratory Monkeys Escape After Mississippi Highway Accident: Public Health Alert Issued
Oct 29, 2025 08:12 pm CST
Laboratory monkeys potentially carrying hepatitis C and Covid-19 escaped following a transport truck accident on Interstate 59 in Mississippi. Authorities have warned the public to avoid contact with these aggressive rhesus monkeys, which were being transported from Tulane University. All but one of the escaped primates have been captured, with search efforts continuing for the remaining animal.
Unpaid Sanitation Workers Stage Garbage Protest at Bihar Panchayat Office Amid Festive Season
Oct 23, 2025 12:05 am CST
Sanitation workers in Bihar's Nawada district dumped garbage in front of the Rajauli Nagar Panchayat office after four days of strike over unpaid wages. The workers are demanding payment before Chhath Puja celebrations while local residents face mounting health concerns from accumulating waste in community streets.