Delhi pollution News

Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" to "severe" category across most areas, with several hotspots recording alarming AQI levels, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Delhi’s air quality remained mostly in the 'very poor' category, with some areas 'poor', while cold conditions eased slightly.

Delhi continues to reel under worsening air quality, with several areas recording ‘Very Poor’ to ‘Severe’ AQI levels, even as cold wave conditions continue to grip the national capital.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said that instead of acting, the BJP’s four-engine government manipulated Air Quality Index (AQI) data and silenced dissent, marshalling MLAs out of the House when the issue was exposed before the public.

Amid worsening air quality in the capital, AAP MLAs staged a protest inside the Delhi Assembly, demanding urgent action as AQI levels stayed in the poor to very poor range.

A woman’s viral post captures how pollution, overcrowding and fading community spirit have changed Delhi, making her return feel less like coming home.  

CAQM revoked GRAP-3 curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality improved to 236. Construction activities to resume; bans on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars lifted.

With air quality slipping into the danger zone, Delhi rolls out round-the-clock border checks, issues thousands of fines and turns back polluting vehicles to enforce emergency pollution norms.

Delhi mandated 50% work-from-home for all offices as air quality hits 'Severe+'. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa warns of fines up to Rs 5 lakh. Read rules.

Thick winter fog across North and East India is expected to slow flight operations, prompting IndiGo to advise passengers to check schedules, allow extra travel time, and prepare for possible delays.

Delhi Weather Update: Delhi woke up to dense smog on Monday as air pollution stayed in the ‘severe’ category across the NCR, with the AQI reaching 457. Authorities enforced GRAP Stage-IV restrictions to curb worsening pollution levels.

Delhi has enforced GRAP Stage 4 emergency curbs as air quality turned severe, with schools shifting to hybrid mode, offices reducing attendance, and residents and experts voicing health and long-term concerns. 

GRAP Stage 4: Air quality in Delhi slipped into the ‘Severe Plus’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 450.  

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Several cities across Uttar Pradesh witnessed thick smog as air quality worsened in many parts of the state, causing low visibility and health concerns.

CSE warns Delhi-NCR faces 5 new pollution threats. Local sources now contribute 85% of smog, creating a toxic cocktail of PM2.5, NO2, and CO.  

Delhi and the NCR experienced another day of thick smog on Monday, with the air quality remaining in the “very poor” category. The overall AQI rose to 318, showing no improvement as pollution continues to affect visibility and health across the region.

New Delhi woke up to heavy smog on Sunday, with AQI at 303 (“very poor”). The government and CAQM are implementing GRAP and stricter emission rules to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR.

Delhi's air quality has sharply deteriorated to the 'severe' category (AQI 390), with 19 monitoring stations crossing the 400 mark. Transport emissions are the largest contributor, and no immediate relief is expected for the national capital.  

New Delhi’s air quality has remained in the “very poor” category for several weeks, offering no relief to residents. 

New Delhi: In a strong public appeal, Kiran Bedi urged PM Modi to intervene in Delhi’s worsening pollution crisis, calling for coordinated action and monthly reviews with key states.