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Fresh snowfall, below normal temperatures and light rain: Check latest weather update from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and South India
PTI January 25, 2026 9:51 PM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a generally cloudy sky for Delhi towards the night and shallow to moderate fog during morning hours on Monday.
'Poison' in Delhi-NCR air as AQI levels rise further, situation worsens to critical
Tahir Qureshi December 28, 2025 3:40 PM IST
In the NCR region, the AQI has consistently remained in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category.
WATCH: Video of Delhi amid thick smog goes viral, claims '800+ AQI', people say, 'can smell pollution...'
Saanchi Gupta December 24, 2025 11:56 AM IST
A video showing Delhi covered in thick smog, amid 800+ AQI, goes viral. Scroll down to see the video.
'India to be masking nation': Mumbai man's experiment with N95 mask on AQI monitor shocks internet; it drops from 190 to..., See viral video
Saanchi Gupta December 22, 2025 1:23 PM IST
A Mumbai man conducts an experiment about the area's air quality index. The AQI monitor showed an initial reading of nearly 190. He later put an N95 mask on it, and the AQI is seen dropping to a shocking figure of 37. Scroll down to see the video.
THIS city has worst AQI on Dec 17, not Delhi, Lahore, or Mumbai; its name is...
Saanchi Gupta December 17, 2025 11:32 AM IST
With a hazardous air quality index, there's a city which surpasses the AQI levels of Delhi and Kolkata. Scroll down to know the name.
Delhi Pollution Live Updates: Rekha Gupta government bans tandoors, hotels, dhabas shift to clean fuel
Victor Dasgupta December 16, 2025 7:02 AM IST
India's pollution watchdog classifies AQI levels of 101 200 as moderate, 201 300 as poor, 301 400 as very poor, and anything above 400 as severe
Noida schools to have online, hybrid classes for THESE classes due to severe air pollution; Details inside
Saanchi Gupta December 15, 2025 8:02 PM IST
The step has been taken for the health and safety of the students. Before this, Delhi had already taken these measures. The schools have been directed to keep the parents informed about every step.
THIS Indian city has the most polluted air in the world; it is not Delhi, Gurugram, or Bengaluru; name is…
Saanchi Gupta November 18, 2025 3:10 PM IST
The most polluted city in the world is on the border of Assam and Meghalaya. Scroll down to know the name.
Delhi pollution update: Air quality slips to 'severe' category for 1st time this year, residents advised to...
PTI November 11, 2025 9:02 PM IST
The air quality, which was in the "very poor" category for the last several days, deteriorated further on Tuesday morning.
Curbs on vehicles, staggered timings, WFH: What's allowed, what's not as Delhi's AQI deteriorates
Tahir Qureshi November 8, 2025 5:57 PM IST
Considering the serious conditions in the city, the Delhi Government has taken some measures to tackle the pollution.
Delhi AQI Today, November 3: City's AQI equals 7 cigarettes a day as air quality slips to 'Very Poor' category, authorities on alert
Saanchi Gupta November 3, 2025 12:01 PM IST
The air quality index of Delhi falls in the 'very poor' category, with Goutampuri, Holambi Khurd Village, Mustafabad, and Shahdara as the most affected areas.
Delhi AQI today: Delhi continues to breathe in 'severe' air quality as many areas across national capital crosses 400 AQI, Vivek Vihar worst hit
Saanchi Gupta October 30, 2025 11:55 AM IST
The air quality index of Delhi falls in the category of 'very poor' with 357. The affected areas include Kartavya Path, Anand Vihar, Burari, and Akshardham.
Delhi air quality: Toxic haze engulfs Delhi day after Diwali as AQI plummets to...; BJP govt accuses Punjab's AAP regime of...
Gazi Abbas Shahid October 21, 2025 5:51 PM IST
Delhi air quality crashed to dangerous on Tuesday, day after Diwali celebrations, with 35 of 38 monitoring stations in the 'red zone'.
Delhi air quality nosedives on Diwali; 34 of 38 stations in 'red zone, average AQI dips to...
PTI October 20, 2025 8:01 PM IST
Delhi air quality witnessed a sharp decline on Monday as the national capital marked Diwali 2025 amid a ban on bursting fire crackers.
Delhi Pollution update: Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-1 imposed in national capital; check what's allowed and what's not
Abhijeet Sen October 14, 2025 6:43 PM IST
Strict anti-pollution curbs have been imposed in the national capital as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) across Delhi stood at 201.
GRAP-I measures revoked across Delhi-NCR as AQI improves to 140; air quality still unhealthy for...
Gazi Abbas Shahid June 15, 2025 8:21 PM IST
Delhi AQI is still regarded as unhealthy for "sensitive groups" even as GRAP-I measures have been revoked across National Capital Region (NCR) due to 'improved' air quality index.
Delhi Air Pollution: Air quality remains poor as winter sets in, Mundka worst hit with 264
Sanchita Sinha December 14, 2024 9:14 AM IST
Specific areas of the city showed varying levels of pollution. In Alipur, the AQI stood at 205, while Anand Vihar recorded 249, Bawana 278, and Chandni Chowk at 168.
Delhi Air Pollution: AQI deteriorate again to poor category; Nehru Nagar worst hit
Sanchita Sinha December 13, 2024 10:18 AM IST
In consideration of the weather conditions of Delhi, the Supreme Court permitted the relaxation of GRAP Stage IV restrictions in Delhi NCR to GRAP Stage II, while the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked Stages IV and III of GRAP in the region.
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Schools may remain closed till..., check update of Delhi, Noida and other cities
Gazi Abbas Shahid November 23, 2024 12:17 AM IST
All schools in the Delhi-NCR region, including Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Meerut, will remain closed on November 23 due to the deteriorating air quality in the national capital and its adjoining cities.
Google unveils new AI-powered technology to combat air pollution in India; here's how it works
Sanchita Sinha November 20, 2024 5:42 PM IST
This feature enables vulnerable population groups, such as young children and the aged, to take preventive measures such as using N95 masks or limiting outdoor activities by providing information from Air View+.
Delhi Air pollution: National capital suffers as air quality remains in 'severe plus' category for second consecutive day
ANI November 19, 2024 10:56 AM IST
As the pollution level continues to remain high, a thick froth of toxic foam continues to float in sections of the river near Kalindi Kunj and Okhla Barrage. The residents of Delhi continue to raise alarms as air quality levels in many areas remain in the "severe plus" category in multiple areas.
Bad news for Delhi residents as IMD issues chilling alert amid rising pollution
Gazi Abbas Shahid November 17, 2024 9:36 PM IST
The average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi dipped to 452 at 6:05 PM, with as many as 21 places in the capital city recording an AQI above 450, categorized as 'severe plus'.
Delhi Pollution: Schools to remain shut tomorrow after Atishi govt implements GRAP III, online classes...
Victor Dasgupta November 14, 2024 8:44 PM IST
All inter-state buses from NCR states -- except electric vehicles, CNG vehicles and BS-VI diesel buses -- will be prohibited from entering Delhi
Delhi Pollution: GRAP III imposed from tomorrow | What's allowed, What's banned
Victor Dasgupta November 14, 2024 6:54 PM IST
Rai said contributions from surrounding areas play a significant role in Delhi's pollution levels, with 30 per cent of the pollution originating from local sources and 34 per cent coming from the national capital region.
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