Delhi's air quality worsened on Sunday, reaching a 'very poor' AQI of 302 after a brief improvement to 'm ...More

Delhi's air quality worsened on Sunday, reaching a 'very poor' AQI of 302 after a brief improvement to 'moderate' earlier in December. PM2.5 and PM10 levels were high, posing health risks. The pollution monitoring tool, DSS, hasn't been updated since November 29 due to accuracy and data issues. ...Less

Delhi's air quality oscillates between 'very poor' and 'severe', with some areas recording alarmingly hig ...More

Delhi's air quality oscillates between 'very poor' and 'severe', with some areas recording alarmingly high pollution levels. While the overall AQI hovers around 300, locations like Ashok Vihar and Shadipur breach the 'severe' mark. Residents express varied opinions, with some downplaying the severity while others advocate for stricter measures like reduced vehicle usage and continued online classes. ...Less

Normalise its air as much as you want, it’s time to quit the city’s masculine toxicity ...More

Normalise its air as much as you want, it’s time to quit the city’s masculine toxicity ...Less

Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'severe' on Saturday, with an AQI of 412, posing significant health risk ...More

Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'severe' on Saturday, with an AQI of 412, posing significant health risks. Twenty monitoring stations recorded 'severe' readings, primarily due to vehicular emissions and stubble burning. The city experienced reduced visibility due to mist and smog, while temperatures reached 29.4 degrees Celsius, three degrees above average. ...Less

A thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Friday while the air quality index in Delhi remain ...More

A thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Friday while the air quality index in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ...Less

After a week of "severe" pollution levels in Delhi, the city's air quality improved slightly but still re ...More

After a week of "severe" pollution levels in Delhi, the city's air quality improved slightly but still remained "very poor", as it recorded the season's lowest temperature on Thursday morning. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 10.2 degree Celsius, 2.1 notch below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said. ...Less

Delhi experienced alarming air pollution levels on Monday. The city's air quality index (AQI) reached 494 ...More

Delhi experienced alarming air pollution levels on Monday. The city's air quality index (AQI) reached 494, the second-highest recorded value. While international platforms reported even higher figures, both measurements indicated hazardous air quality. The discrepancy arises from different AQI scales and calculation methods. Despite the variations, Delhi's air pollution posed significant health risks. ...Less

Kapil Patel, a Bengaluru-based IT professional, is reconsidering a job offer in Delhi due to the city's s ...More

Kapil Patel, a Bengaluru-based IT professional, is reconsidering a job offer in Delhi due to the city's severe air pollution. His concerns, shared on social media, sparked a conversation about the health risks associated with Delhi's air quality. ...Less

Returning to Delhi after the Wayanad bypoll, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra described the city's air quality as ak ...More

Returning to Delhi after the Wayanad bypoll, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra described the city's air quality as akin to a "gas chamber." She highlighted the stark contrast with Wayanad's clean air and urged a collective effort to address Delhi's worsening pollution, emphasizing its impact on children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems. ...Less

Delhi experienced a concerning rise in air pollution levels this year, with PM2.5 and PM10 levels exceedi ...More

Delhi experienced a concerning rise in air pollution levels this year, with PM2.5 and PM10 levels exceeding those of the previous year. The city witnessed a higher number of days with 'poor' air quality, impacting residents' health. Vehicular emissions were identified as a major contributor to the pollution, highlighting the urgent need for pollution control measures. ...Less

Delhi airport faced flight disruptions Wednesday morning. Dense fog reduced visibility, leading to divers ...More

Delhi airport faced flight disruptions Wednesday morning. Dense fog reduced visibility, leading to diversions. The city's air quality worsened, impacting operations. Pollution levels reached 'very poor' and 'severe' categories in several areas. The India Meteorological Department reported thick fog formation around 5.30 am. The Central Pollution Control Board recorded high Air Quality Index readings across the capital. ...Less

Delhi's air quality has been very poor for over two weeks. The Air Quality Index (AQI) shows alarming lev ...More

Delhi's air quality has been very poor for over two weeks. The Air Quality Index (AQI) shows alarming levels of pollution in many areas. Smog is reducing visibility and posing health risks. The main pollutant is PM10, which can cause respiratory problems. Vehicle emissions and stubble burning are major contributors to the pollution. ...Less

Delhi experienced severe air pollution for the third consecutive day, with the AQI reaching 373 due to fo ...More

Delhi experienced severe air pollution for the third consecutive day, with the AQI reaching 373 due to fog and high levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10. The primary source of pollution was vehicular emissions. Experts predict the AQI will remain above 350 until November 10, urging authorities to implement stricter measures to combat stubble burning, transportation emissions, and dust. ...Less

Delhi Air Quality: Following Diwali, Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" range, with a daily ...More

Delhi Air Quality: Following Diwali, Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" range, with a daily AQI reading of 362 on Friday morning, attributed to high firecracker usage despite an official ban. While favorable winds helped avoid a "severe" AQI rating, authorities reported significant noise pollution, fire-related incidents, and hundreds of burn injuries. Experts cite gaps in enforcement and easy access to firecrackers as contributing factors. ...Less

Diwali celebrations and stubble burning have worsened air quality in Delhi NCR and Mumbai. Companies like ...More

Diwali celebrations and stubble burning have worsened air quality in Delhi NCR and Mumbai. Companies like Deloitte, Acer, and DS Group are implementing green measures and flexible working policies, including remote work, air purifiers, and encouraging green transport, to ensure employee safety amidst deteriorating air quality. ...Less

Despite a firecracker ban, dense smog blanketed Delhi post-Diwali, pushing AQI into the 'very poor' range ...More

Despite a firecracker ban, dense smog blanketed Delhi post-Diwali, pushing AQI into the 'very poor' range, with areas like Anand Vihar and Jahangirpuri reporting severe pollution levels, posing health risks. ...Less

Thirty-eight monitoring stations showed that air was in a "very poor" category across the city. The 24-ho ...More

Thirty-eight monitoring stations showed that air was in a "very poor" category across the city. The 24-hour average air quality index on Wednesday stood at 307. ...Less

In Haryana, 16 farmers have been arrested for illegal stubble burning, which exacerbates Delhi's winter a ...More

In Haryana, 16 farmers have been arrested for illegal stubble burning, which exacerbates Delhi's winter air pollution. Police have registered 22 complaints and investigations are ongoing against nearly 100 farmers. Delhi's AQI hit 320, ranking it the second-most polluted city globally. Measures like water sprinkling and increased public transport have been deemed inadequate by environmentalists. ...Less

Noida AQI at 695! Most polluted cities in India ...More

Noida AQI at 695! Most polluted cities in India ...Less

Delhi continued to grapple with "very poor" air quality for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, with ...More

Delhi continued to grapple with "very poor" air quality for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, with the maximum temperature reaching 32.3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature for the day settled at 16.4 degrees Celsius. ...Less

The Delhi government has said the schools, colleges, educational institutions in the national capital wil ...More

The Delhi government has said the schools, colleges, educational institutions in the national capital will reopen on November 29 as the air quality in the city has improved. Further, only CNG vehicles will be allowed to enter the city from November 27, the rest will remain banned till December 3. ...Less

Delhi shivered at 6°C as air quality dipped to 'poor' with an AQI of 234 on Tuesday, expected to persist ...More

Delhi shivered at 6°C as air quality dipped to 'poor' with an AQI of 234 on Tuesday, expected to persist for the next few days. Two monitoring stations reported 'very poor' air. Forecasts predict minimum temperatures around 6-7°C for Delhi, Gurugram, and slightly higher for Noida in the coming week. ...Less

Monday saw a sharp turn for the worse as Delhi had “moderate” air quality at 171 on Sunday. ...More

Monday saw a sharp turn for the worse as Delhi had “moderate” air quality at 171 on Sunday. ...Less