The Delhi Government has notified a permanent Winter Pollution Policy that will be enforced every year from November 1 to February 28 to tackle seasonal air pollution. The policy introduces a uniform framework that includes mandatory 50 per cent work-from-home for offices from November 1
As India continues to experience prolonged heat due to the return of El Niño, health experts are warning that the effects of soaring temperatures extend far beyond dehydration and heatstroke. Rising temperatures can also have a significant impact on respiratory health, particularly for individuals with asthma, chronic lung diseases and allergies.