CPCB: News
13 Dec 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi-NCR cold wave: IMD says temperature might plunge below 4°C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the Delhi-National Capital Region, predicting a sharp drop in temperature owing to snowfall in the mountains.
25 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality improves: SC to review anti-pollution measures today
The national capital, Delhi, saw a marginal improvement in its air quality on Monday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 279, under the "poor" category.
23 Nov 2024
Bhupender YadavDelhi's air quality turns 'severe' again
Delhi's air quality has plummeted to "severe" levels again with an AQI of 420 on Saturday.
21 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality improves slightly, remains in 'severe' category
Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Wednesday but still remained in the "severe" category.
19 Nov 2024
Delhi494 vs 1600: Why Delhi's AQI readings differ so drastically
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) hit alarming levels on Monday, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an AQI of 494.
18 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi air quality: AQI at this station above 1500
Delhi is battling a severe air pollution crisis as the AQI at multiple monitoring stations crossed 1500. This puts it in the "hazardous" category.
16 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi continues to choke, air quality remains 'severe'
Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of haze on Saturday morning, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "severe" category in various regions of the national capital.
14 Nov 2024
DelhiThis area in Delhi has 1,300 AQI today: Swiss monitor
Delhi and its neighboring regions were greeted with another day of extreme air pollution on Thursday.
14 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi's toxic air: How pollution affects pregnant women, babies
Delhi's air quality has dropped into the "severe" category for the first time this season, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting a staggering 418.
14 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi airport issues advisory as smog engulfs city
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has issued an advisory amid low visibility due to thick smog and rising air pollution.
14 Nov 2024
AmritsarDelhi shrouded in smog for 2nd day, AQI at 432
Delhi woke up to a second consecutive day of severe air pollution on Thursday.
13 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi AQI worsens: Visibility drops to zero; 10 flights diverted
Delhi continued to battle severe pollution and dense fog on Wednesday, resulting in zero visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI).
10 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 10th consecutive day
Delhi continues to grapple with severe air pollution as a thick blanket of smog shrouded the city for the 10th day in a row since Diwali.
06 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 4th consecutive day
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, with the Early Warning System for Delhi (EWS) noting unfavorable conditions for pollutant dispersion.
27 Oct 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category
The Delhi pollution crisis took a tumble on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in some areas reaching alarming levels.
20 Oct 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality remains 'poor,' Anand Vihar worst hit
Delhi continued to battle poor air quality on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 265.
25 Sep 2024
DelhiDelhi prepares for artificial rain to combat peak pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced plans for artificial rain in the capital between November 1 and 15, a period when pollution levels are expected to peak.
01 Nov 2022
Air Quality Index#NewsBytesExplainer: What is AQI? How is it measured?
The smoke of Diwali firecrackers has settled everywhere but in New Delhi. Stubble burning and the after-effects of the "festival of lights" have the national capital reeling under air pollution.
01 Sep 2020
Air Quality IndexSide-effect of lockdown: Delhi's air cleanest in 5 years
On Tuesday morning, Delhi's air quality improved to the "good" category, following favorable wind speed and good rainfall during the last month.
23 Aug 2020
Hindustan TimesDelhi's air quality likely to become 'good' as rains continue
Delhi's air quality may improve to 'good' this week as the national capital has received heavy rainfall this monsoon.
14 Feb 2020
ChennaiShould more Indian cities adopt 'Honk More, Wait More'?
Recently, the Mumbai Police introduced a scheme to discipline reckless honkers at traffic signals: 'Honk More, Wait More'.
25 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaBetter kill Delhiites with explosives, end suffering: SC on #DelhiPollution
On Monday, the Supreme Court pulled up the Central and Delhi governments for not taking action against the deteriorating air quality in the national capital.
18 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSkies cleared up, no need to reintroduce odd-even, says Kejriwal
On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that there is no need to extend the odd-even road rationing scheme for now as the air in the national capital has started clearing up.
04 Nov 2019
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)As pollution breaks records, odd-even scheme starts in Delhi today
Delhi is dealing with a grave situation with residents looking towards governments, both Centre and State, to give them a reprieve from air pollution.
17 Jul 2019
Air PollutionIIT-Delhi working on projects to track, monitor air pollution levels
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi is developing a slew of solutions at its Center of Excellence for Research on Clean Air (CERCA) for tracking and reducing the air pollution levels in the city.
12 Jan 2019
Greater NoidaAir quality 'severe' in Delhi, rainfall may bring respite
Delhi's air quality was recorded in the severe category today due to reduced wind speed even as authorities have forecast rainfall in the next couple of days.
07 Jan 2019
Delhi WeatherDelhi's air improves after rainfall but remains 'very poor'
Delhi recorded its lowest pollution levels this year today after rains washed away the pollutants and cleansed the air, but the air quality still remained in the very poor category, the authorities said.
06 Jan 2019
RainfallRainfall brings pollution level to year's lowest in Delhi
Delhi recorded its lowest pollution level of the year today after a spell of rain but the air quality remained in the very poor category.
05 Jan 2019
Uttar PradeshDelhi's air quality worsens again, turns 'severe'
Delhi's air quality deteriorated again to the severe category today due to unfavorable meteorological conditions after showing a slight improvement yesterday.
02 Jan 2019
Air Quality IndexConditions unfavorable for pollutant dispersion, Delhi's air turns 'severe' today
Delhi's air quality turned severe today due to adverse meteorological conditions that remained unfavorable for dispersion of pollutants.
01 Jan 2019
Air PollutionDelhi records 'severe' air quality for the third consecutive day
For the third consecutive day, the air quality in the national capital was in the severe category today.
01 Jan 2019
Supreme Court Of India#NewYearsEve: Delhiites burst firecrackers throwing SC-order out of the window
Even as the national capital continued its battle with toxic air, several instances of firecracker bursting, before and after the time limit fixed by the apex court, were observed in Delhi-NCR during New Year celebrations.
30 Dec 2018
Delhi WeatherAttention, Delhiites! City's air quality slips into 'severe' category
Delhi's air quality slipped into the severe category today due to unfavorable meteorological conditions slowing down dispersion of pollutants, authorities said.
29 Dec 2018
Delhi Police'Ensure implementation of SC order on fire crackers on NY'
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed the Delhi Police to ensure the apex court order on burning firecrackers is complied with on New Year.
24 Dec 2018
Air PollutionDelhi-NCR: EPCA shuts industries, bans construction activities for 3 days
The Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) today imposed a three-day ban on industrial activities in pollution hotspots and construction work across Delhi-NCR in view the national capital's severe air quality.
24 Dec 2018
Delhi WeatherDelhi's pollution level remains 'severe' for third consecutive day
Pollution in Delhi remained in the severe level for the third consecutive day, as wind speed and other meteorological factors remained "highly unfavorable" for dispersion of pollutants today, according to authorities.
23 Dec 2018
Delhi WeatherAttention Delhiites! City's AQI worsens, CPCB suggests minimum outdoor exposure
A Central Pollution Control Board-led task force has advised people to minimize outdoor exposure for the next three to five days and avoid using private vehicles, with Delhi's air quality slipping to the severe category.
22 Dec 2018
Air Quality IndexWith smog covering around, Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'
Delhi's air quality deteriorated to severe category today as a cover of smog surrounded the national capital and prevented dispersion of pollutants, authorities said.
12 Dec 2018
Air PollutionDelhi's air-quality remains 'severe', mild rain adds to pollution woes
Thick haze engulfed Delhi today as air quality in the national capital remained severe for the third consecutive day with mild rains further adding to pollution woes, authorities said.
02 Dec 2018
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality deteriorates, slips to 'very poor' category
Delhi's air quality deteriorated again today and slipped into very poor category due to local pollutants as authorities predicted further increase in pollution level.
27 Nov 2018
DwarkaAs air quality deteriorates, thick haze engulfs the national capital
A thick haze engulfed Delhi as the air quality deteriorated, authorities said today, adding eight areas of the national capital recorded severe pollution level.
