Air Quality Index: News
17 Dec 2024
DelhiGRAP IV restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR: What's allowed, what's not?
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reimposed the strictest Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 restrictions in Delhi-National Capital Region.
13 Dec 2024
CPCBDelhi-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.
09 Dec 2024
DelhiCold wave warning for Delhi, parts of north India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for Delhi and parts of northern India this week.
27 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi's air quality slips into 'very poor' category
Delhi's air quality has worsened to the "very poor" category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 328 at 10:00am on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
25 Nov 2024
CPCBDelhi'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.
24 Nov 2024
BengaluruWhich cities are the most polluted in India today
Delhi and Patna emerged as the most polluted cities in India on Sunday.
21 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi's air quality improves slightly, remains in 'severe' category
Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Wednesday but still remained in the "severe" category.
20 Nov 2024
Central GovernmentWhat's cloud seeding, artificial rain induced when AQI is high
The Delhi government has proposed cloud seeding, a weather modification technique, to tackle the severe air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
20 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi government offices switch to WFH for 50% employees
Amid the worsening air pollution crisis in the city, the Delhi government has announced a work-from-home (WFH) policy for 50% of its employees.
20 Nov 2024
Air IndiaAir India Paris flight diverted, passengers bused to Delhi
An Air India flight, AI-2022, headed to New Delhi from Paris, was diverted to Jaipur on Monday due to thick smog and low visibility in the national capital.
19 Nov 2024
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)Delhi mulls odd-even rule amid severe air pollution
The national capital, Delhi, is currently reeling under severe levels of air pollution.
19 Nov 2024
Air PollutionExplained: What's artificial rain, can it help combat Delhi pollution
The national capital is reeling under a severe air pollution crisis, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching nearly 500 in some regions.
19 Nov 2024
Delhi'Should Delhi even remain capital?': Tharoor on AQI 'nightmare'
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over Delhi's degrading air quality, asking if it should remain India's capital.
19 Nov 2024
ChandigarhDelhi air remains toxic, trains delayed, schools go online
Delhi continues to battle a severe air pollution crisis as the Air Quality Index (AQI) nearly touched 500 on Tuesday morning.
18 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi pollution: How pilots navigate flights in low visibility conditions
As Delhi continues to battle dangerous air quality, visibility at the city's airport has drastically reduced.
18 Nov 2024
AtishiDelhi smog disrupts flights, trains as visibility drops
Thick smog shrouded Delhi on Monday, leading to major travel disruptions owing to low visibility.
18 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi wakes up to season's worst air quality—at 481
Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the season on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching a "severe-plus" level of 481 at 6:00am.
17 Nov 2024
Delhi GovernmentGRAP-4 enforced in Delhi-NCR from Monday; what's allowed, what's not
The national capital's air quality index (AQI) touched a concerning 457 on Sunday, entering the "severe plus" category for the first time this season.
17 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi: AQI crosses 'severe' in 14 areas; 107 flights delayed
Delhi's air quality remained in the "severe" category on Sunday morning, with over 14 areas recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 400.
16 Nov 2024
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Delhi 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
DelhiOver 300 flights delayed at Delhi airport: Report
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were severely affected on Thursday as a thick layer of smog reduced visibility.
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.
11 Nov 2024
Central GovernmentDelhi's air quality improves slightly, still 'very poor'
After a week of severe pollution, Delhi's air quality has improved slightly.
07 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi's air quality 'very poor' for 5th consecutive day
Delhi's air quality remained "very poor" for the fifth consecutive day, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining above 350 since November 3.
06 Nov 2024
Centre for Science and EnvironmentDelhi'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.
01 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi's air quality worsens as residents defy firecracker ban
The air quality in Delhi worsened considerably after Diwali celebrations, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to a "very poor" level of 359 on Friday morning.
27 Oct 2024
CPCBDelhi'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.
23 Oct 2024
DelhiDelhi air pollution: Which areas have worst AQI
Delhi's air quality plunged to "very poor" levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 363 on Wednesday morning.
20 Oct 2024
CPCBDelhi'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.
19 Oct 2024
AtishiDelhi wakes up to blanket of smog; AQI 'very poor'
Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to "very poor" levels.
18 Oct 2024
BulandshahrHaze engulfs Delhi, AQI set to worsen over weekend
Delhi's air quality has been on a steady decline, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) teetering on the edge of the "very poor" category.
14 Oct 2024
DelhiDelhi government imposes complete ban on firecrackers
The Delhi government has imposed a blanket ban on the manufacturing, storage, selling (including online sales), and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers till January 1, 2025.
14 Sep 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi records cleanest air of 2024 amid heavy rainfall
Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) have been experiencing continuous rainfall over the past few days, leading to widespread waterlogging and severe traffic congestion.
30 Aug 2024
Gopal RaiHere's how Delhi is planning to combat winter air pollution
The Delhi government is developing a "Winter Action Plan" to combat recurring air pollution in the national capital.
30 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi weather claims 1st life: Bihar man dies of heatstroke
A 40-year-old man from Darbhanga, Bihar died of heatstroke at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital on Wednesday—the first heatstroke related death in the national capital this summer.
19 Mar 2024
BiharDelhi is world's most polluted capital city again
Delhi was once again identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality, according to a new report by World Air Quality Report 2023 published by Swiss organization IQ Air.
15 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Dense fog triggers travel chaos, over 150 flights delayed
The cold wave over Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) continued on Monday.
14 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe,' anti-pollution restrictions reimposed
The air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has once again deteriorated, forcing the return of strict pollution-curbing measures.
26 Dec 2023
DelhiDelhi: 30 flights delayed, 5 diverted amid fog, low visibility
At least 30 flights, including international ones, were delayed and five were diverted in Delhi on Tuesday as the national capital remained enveloped in thick fog for the third day.
02 Dec 2023
DelhiDelhi: 18 flights diverted due to smog, bad weather
A total of 18 flights were diverted due to smog and bad weather on Saturday morning at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi.
27 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi air pollution: Here's what is worsening air quality
After showing a slight improvement over the past week, Delhi's air quality on Monday again nosedived, as thick smog covered the national capital.
23 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's AQI expected to improve, GRAP III in place
Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, said on Thursday that the city's air quality, as per experts, will improve within the next two to three days.
21 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality 'very poor,' deteriorates in NCR areas
Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category on Tuesday, as the city experienced dense toxic smog.
20 Nov 2023
DelhiSchools, colleges reopen as Delhi air quality remains 'very poor'
All schools and colleges in Delhi resumed physical or offline classes on Monday as the air quality index (AQI) improved slightly to remain in the "very poor" category.
17 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality still in 'severe' category, AQI at 404
Delhiites woke up to a thick layer of smog covering the national capital's skies again as the air quality on Friday morning remained in the "severe" category.
15 Nov 2023
DelhiSmog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'severe' days after Diwali
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) remained in the "severe" category on Wednesday for the second consecutive day.
14 Nov 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi pollution: AAP blames 'patakas, parali' for deterioration, BJP reacts
As Delhi's air quality turned "severe" on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engaged in a blame game with Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government over the worsening air pollution levels.
14 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi air quality worsens to 'severe' category days after Diwali
Just two days after Diwali, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has once again plunged into the "severe" category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.
13 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's AQI worsens post-Diwali, air quality in 'poor' category
A thick smog reappeared over Delhi and the nearby National Capital Region (NCR), with the national capital recording "poor" air quality on Monday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
12 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi: Amid 'poor' air quality, government issues 2nd pre-Diwali advisory
The Delhi government released a pre-Diwali advisory on Sunday, providing general guidelines, including "dos and don'ts," for people to follow during the festivities.
12 Nov 2023
DelhiDiwali: Delhi's air quality remains 'poor,' Ayodhya lights 22L diyas
Amid Diwali celebrations, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) cautioned that Delhi's air quality may worsen during and after the festivities.
11 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality 'poor' despite rain, DU advances winter break
Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" range despite some relief from rain on Friday, per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
10 Nov 2023
Air PollutionHow to safeguard your eyes amidst rising AQI
Coping with Delhi-NCR's pervasive air pollution is a key challenge. Amid the numerous health issues induced by polluted air, eye health emerges as a primary concern.
10 Nov 2023
Delhi GovernmentOdd-even reduced fuel consumption, road congestion: Delhi government tells SC
The Delhi government has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court defending the odd-even scheme, in which it cited independent studies indicating that the policy serves as an effective emergency measure against air pollution.
09 Nov 2023
PetsDelhi air pollution: How to keep your pets safe
Delhi's skyline is currently hidden under a thick blanket of smog owing to a distressing level of air pollution.
09 Nov 2023
DelhiCloud seeding: A technique Delhi may adopt to improve AQI
Amidst the alarming concerns regarding Delhi's rising air pollution, the Delhi government is likely to consider a proposal to practice cloud seeding to improve the city's air quality index (AQI).
09 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi-NCR remains under smog blanket, AQI in 'severe' category
The national capital remained under a blanket of toxic smog, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classifying Delhi's air quality in the "severe" category on Thursday morning.
08 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi bans entry of app-based cabs registered in other states
The Delhi government placed a ban on app-based taxis registered in other states from entering the city on Wednesday.
08 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi pollution: Early winter break for schools from November 9-18
Amid severe air pollution in Delhi, the government has announced an early winter break for schools from November 9 to 18.
08 Nov 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi AQI in 'severe' category again, government calls emergency meeting
Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Wednesday again, as the overall air quality index (AQI) reached 421 at 7:00am, marking a return to the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
07 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality improves slightly but remains toxic
Delhi continues to remain engulfed in toxic air even as its air quality index (AQI) saw a slight improvement on Tuesday.
07 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Schemes like odd-even mere optics': SC on Delhi's air pollution
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Delhi government over the deteriorating air pollution, saying the national capital cannot go through such grievous issues every year.
06 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi pollution: High-level meeting today as AQI turns 'severe plus'
A thick layer of smog continued to engulf Delhi as the air quality in the national capital remained in the "severe plus" category on Monday for the second day.
