SIGN THE CITIZENS' CHARTER TO FIGHT AIR POLLUTION

He said someone should be at home to light the diyas and celebrate Diwali properly.

October's changing temperatures, dry air, dust and rising pollution can leave Delhi-NCR residents with a scratchy throat, cough or hoarseness.

Since most people spend a lot of time indoors, the air quality indoors becomes essential in relation to respiratory health. Considering different environments, air inside can contain dirt, allergens and several pollutants from multiple sources.

In a new analysis covering the first eight months of 2026, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) highlighted the close relationship between climate change and air pollution.

Starting November 1, petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside Delhi and not meeting BS-VI standards will be banned from entering the city, though CNG and electric vehicles are exempt.

Air pollution is often discussed as a cause of respiratory disease, but its effects extend to the heart and blood vessels.

The steps include doubling parking charges, a complete ban on construction and demolition activity and work-from-home for government and private employees

Air purifiers are mainly designed to clean pollutants that are suspended in the air. A HEPA filter can trap very small particles and may help reduce indoor levels of particulate matter, dust, pollen and some other airborne particles. However, the performance of a purifier depends on several factors.