This is my 14th winter in Delhi, and what was once a season I embraced has become one I dread. For many, winter mornings mean walks in the park, sunlight, perhaps a cup of tea outdoors. For me, mornings begin with anxiety. I do not reach for the newspaper; I reach for the AQI Air…
A recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has raised serious concerns about the quality and safety of drinking water supplied by the Delhi Jal Board. The report points to widespread failures in water testing, monitoring, and infrastructure, exposing residents of the National Capital Territory to significant public health risks. The…
Those who cycle face difficult and often dangerous conditions. Roads are largely designed for fast-moving automobiles, with flyovers, wide medians and complex junctions forcing cyclists to make long detours or weave through traffic. Near-misses and minor crashes were described as routine. Where cycle tracks existed, they were frequently flooded, blocked by parked vehicles or vendors,…
It includes reducing leakage, improving reuse, harvesting rainwater and managing demand through better planning and pricing. Crucially, it highlights the need for baseline data, clear targets and regular monitoring to ensure that efficiency gains are real and measurable. At the national level, the Bureau of Water Use Efficiency has been set up under the National…
Across the many landscapes we traverse in life, there’s a singular yearning for “home” — more specifically, our hometown. Many of us dream of retiring where we grew up. I did too. After years abroad, I returned to Delhi to be near my ageing parents. But Delhi’s punishing climate and toxic air took a toll….
A cold wave is likely to persist throughout January 13 and 14 across Delhi and the National Capital Region, according to the India Meteorological Department. The cold conditions have led to air quality index (AQI) remaining at dangerously high levels in several areas of the city. Source link