Air Quality Index: News
05 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi air pollution: Centre's panel invokes Stage 4 of GRAP
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage 4 of the GRAP throughout Delhi-NCR with immediate effect, in addition to all actions under Stages 1, 2, and 3, to prevent further degradation of air quality.
05 Nov 2023
Bhagwant MannPunjab: Officer enforcing anti-pollution rules made to burn stubble
A group of farmers in Punjab's Bathinda allegedly forced a Public Works Department (PWD) officer to burn stubble after defying prohibitory orders against crop residue burning.
05 Nov 2023
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi AQI in 'severe' category, schools shut till November 10
Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Sunday announced primary schools in the national capital will remain closed until Friday (November 10) as a precautionary measure amid the deteriorating air quality index (AQI) levels.
04 Nov 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi's air turns toxic, environment minister blames UP vehicles
Delhi's air quality turned hazardous on Saturday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 457 recorded at 10:00am, per Swiss-based IQAir.
03 Nov 2023
Gopal RaiCan't control Delhi's air pollution, where's union minister: Gopal Rai
As Delhi's air quality deteriorated severely, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government cannot control the air pollution completely.
03 Nov 2023
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi air pollution: AQI turns 'severe'; schools shut, curbs imposed
Delhiites woke up to a smoggy Friday morning as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 460 at 7:00am, the worst so far this year.
30 Oct 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi bans entry of diesel buses from other states
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that diesel buses from other states would be barred from entering the national capital starting Wednesday (November 1).
28 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi-NCR's air quality might worsen as stubble burning begins
Delhi saw a decline in air quality on Saturday, with the average air quality index (AQI) reaching 303, placing it in the "very poor" category.
25 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi, Mumbai face worst pollution in years for October: Reports
India's two major metro cities, Delhi and Mumbai, reportedly witnessed the "worst levels" of air pollution in years in the month of October.
24 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi's AQI improves but might backslide amid festival, harvest
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has reportedly improved to the "poor" category after two consecutive days of hovering in the "very poor" bracket.
23 Oct 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi: 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' replaces odd-even anti-pollution rule
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the "Red Light On, Gaadi Off" initiative would be relaunched on Thursday, as the national capital's air quality index (AQI) has dropped to "very poor."
23 Oct 2023
DelhiGRAP Stage 2 implemented amid Delhi's 'very poor' air quality
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) deteriorated to the "very poor" category, reportedly touching 306 on Monday.
22 Oct 2023
GoogleGoogle Discover gets air quality index card on Android, iOS
Google is now showcasing the air quality index (AQI) in its Discover feed on Android and iOS devices, offering users real-time data on the air quality in their immediate vicinity.
18 Oct 2023
MumbaiMumbai's air quality worse than Delhi for the first time
The air quality in Mumbai, Maharashtra, has reportedly seen a significant drop, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching 170 on Wednesday, surpassing Delhi's AQI of 160, per IQAir's real-time data.
07 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi AQI crosses 300, thanks to farm fires, temperature drop
Delhi's air quality took a nosedive on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 300 in some places for the first time in the season, per News18.
06 Oct 2023
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi's AQI may touch 'poor' category by Saturday: Report
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) is reportedly once again edging closer to the "poor" category and might trigger stage one of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) by the weekend.
28 Sep 2023
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi-NCR residents worried as diesel generator ban to kick in
The upcoming ban on diesel generators (DG) in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), set to take effect from October 1, has left residents and apartment representatives worried about the financial and logistical challenges.
11 Sep 2023
Gopal Rai'With lights, lamps': Delhi government bans firecrackers this Diwali too
The Delhi government on Monday said that the ban on the production, sale, storage, and use of firecrackers will continue in the national capital region this Diwali, too.
22 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather update: IMD issues heatwave alert in Delhi for today
A heatwave alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas for Monday.
17 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts light rain in Delhi, dust storms to continue
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted the ongoing dust storms in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), Rajasthan, Haryana, and West Uttar Pradesh, would continue till Thursday.
27 Jan 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi's minimum temperature expected to drop again: Here's why
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Delhi would receive light rainfall on January 29, which is also set to bring cloudy skies for the next four to five days.
22 Jan 2023
DelhiSmog blankets Delhi amid 'poor' air quality; AQI at 245
Residents of Delhi woke up to a misty morning on Sunday, with the national capital reporting a minimum temperature of eight degrees Celsius.
10 Jan 2023
Delhi GovernmentDelhi bans BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel cars: Here's why
The Delhi government has banned BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel cars from plying in the national capital due to worsening air pollution.
09 Jan 2023
DelhiCold wave: Dense fog engulfs North India, rail movement disrupted
There seems to be no respite from the biting cold for North Indian plains as "very dense fog" covered the region, while the air quality in Delhi worsened on Monday.
07 Jan 2023
DelhiPollution spikes to emergency levels in Delhi-NCR
Delhiites are once again breathing toxic air, with the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping into the severe category.
06 Jan 2023
DelhiCold wave grips Delhi, temperature dips to 1.8 degrees Celsius
Delhiites woke up to a foggy and chilly morning on Friday as the cold wave in North India tightened its grip further.
05 Jan 2023
Cold WaveDelhi witnesses coldest night of season at 3 degrees Celsius
While cold wave conditions continue to prevail over northwest India, Delhi on Thursday recorded the season's coldest morning.
04 Jan 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cold wave to grip northwest India for next 4-5 days
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday, cold wave and dense foggy conditions are back in Delhi again after a short respite during New Year as chilly winds from the Himalayas blow over the plains.
03 Jan 2023
Cold WaveNorthwest India in cold wave's clutches, meteorological department issues alert
Cold wave and dense fog conditions are likely to prevail over the plains of north India, especially the northwestern region, for the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said while issuing an alert on Monday.
30 Dec 2022
DelhiDelhi: Construction, industrial operations banned as AQI likely to worsen
Forecasting a spike in air pollution, the Central government's air quality panel invoked Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)—a phased set of emergency anti-pollution measures—in Delhi.
27 Dec 2022
DelhiCold wave: Dense fog across Delhi, North India; temperatures dip
Dense fog prevailed in Delhi, reducing visibility to as low as 50m as a cold wave continued to sweep North India.
12 Dec 2022
MaharashtraCyclone Mandous: Unseasonal rains in Maharashtra, Mumbai sees poor AQI
Several areas in Maharashtra experienced unseasonal showers on Monday as the mercury dipped below the normal mark.
08 Dec 2022
MumbaiPollution alert! Mumbai's air quality becomes worse than Delhi
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai dropped to 315 on Thursday morning, which is regarded as "very poor" air quality for breathing.
03 Dec 2022
DelhiDelhi wakes up to hazy morning with 'very poor' AQI
Delhiites woke up to a chilly morning as the national capital reported a minimum temperature of 8.3 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
27 Nov 2022
DelhiSmog blanket covers Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'
Delhi on Sunday witnessed smog as the air quality index (AQI) remained in the "very poor" category for the second consecutive day.
17 Nov 2022
DelhiDelhi's air quality improves, Noida reels under 'very poor' AQI
Following weeks of hazardous air quality in Delhi, the capital city recorded a significant improvement on Tuesday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 221 (poor) against 309 (very poor) on Monday.
15 Nov 2022
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi air pollution: AQI improves from 'very poor' to 'poor'
In what can be described as a slight relief for Delhiites, the air quality in the national capital has improved to "poor" from the "very poor" category.
09 Nov 2022
Delhi Air PollutionPrimary schools reopen as Delhi remains under thick smog blanket
Delhi's air quality again deteriorated on Wednesday as Delhiites woke up to a thick smog-covered morning with people gasping for fresh air.
07 Nov 2022
DelhiDelhi: Primary schools to reopen on Wednesday as AQI improves
The government of Delhi on Monday decided to reopen primary schools across the national capital from Wednesday (November 9).
07 Nov 2022
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi AQI improves slightly, decision on reopening schools, offices today
In a marginal respite from air pollution, Delhiites witnessed slight improvement, with the air quality index (AQI) declining to 326 in the "very poor" category at 7:00 am on Monday.
