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Delhi Pollution: Delhiites breath easy as air quality improves to 'moderate'
Joy Pillai February 13, 2026 9:09 AM IST
Delhi's air quality has improved considerably, with the AQI recorded at 178, placing it in the "moderate" category.
Delhi Pollution: Capital wakes up to warmer mornings, air quality remains poor, any chance of rain?
Joy Pillai February 11, 2026 8:35 AM IST
Delhi pollution: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that Delhi is likely to experience a misty day today, with the minimum temperature expected to drop to 11 degrees Celsius in the evening. The overall AQI was recorded at 287, in the poor category. Some areas have recorded the 'very poor' category.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality remains poor, will it rain today?
Joy Pillai February 9, 2026 9:15 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: The air quality of the national capital remained poor, with the AQI recorded above the 200 mark. Check the IMD weather forecast here.
Delhi air quality improves slightly but remains poor as smog persists – Is the capital breathing easier compared to January
Joy Pillai February 8, 2026 9:27 AM IST
The air quality of Delhi improved slightly on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 196 at 7 am.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality remains ‘poor’, fog lingers as pollution rises
Joy Pillai February 6, 2026 9:29 AM IST
The Air quality across Delhi remained in the poor category on Friday. As of 6 am, several AQI monitoring stations recorded poor air quality levels, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.
Delhi Pollution: Air Quality remains ‘very poor’ despite Sunday showers, dense fog reduces visibility Noida, Gurugram, airport issues travel advisory
Joy Pillai February 2, 2026 8:25 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: Despite light rain on Sunday, the air quality of the national capital remained in 'very poor' category with overall AQI recorded 318. The India Meteorological Department forecast a partly cloudy day with light fog likely during the morning hours. Dense fog gripped Noida and Gurugram.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality plunges to ‘very poor’ despite morning rain, IMD issues yellow alert
Joy Pillai February 1, 2026 8:37 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to wet weather as light showers the city on Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a "yellow alert" for the capital city, warning of light rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality remains poor, AQI crosses 300 mark, IMD forecasts rain
Joy Pillai January 30, 2026 8:58 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: The air quality in Delhi remains in the 'poor' category. The overall AQI stood at 234, with several areas crossing the 300 mark.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality returns to ‘poor’, IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorm – weather forecast
Joy Pillai January 27, 2026 9:24 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: After two days of moderate AQI, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded a 'poor' reading of 294, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. IMD has issued a yellow alert for rains, thunderstorm and gusty winds during the morning, afternoon and evening hours.
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.
Delhi Pollution: Friday rain improves air quality, AQI at 264, max temp falls by 11 degrees
Joy Pillai January 24, 2026 9:07 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: Delhi and NCR woke up to less polluted air on Saturday. Friday's rain and strong winds significantly improved the air quality in the region. The overall AQI was recorded at 282, still in the poor category but better than severe. Cold wave conditions returned in parts of North India, including Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality improves as rain lashes Delhi-NCR on Basant Panchami, temperature likely to drop — Check IMD forecast
Joy Pillai January 23, 2026 12:56 PM IST
Delhi Pollution: Rain has brought a slight relief to residents of Delhi by flushing out pollution, however, showers also lowered the temperature of the capital city.
Delhi pollution update: Good news for Delhiites as rain and thunderstorms forecasted for...; check air quality update
PTI January 22, 2026 9:28 PM IST
Air quality forecasts from the Air Quality and Weather Forecasting System (AQWS) indicate that air quality is likely to remain 'moderate' on January 23 and 24
Delhi pollution update: GRAP 3 removed as AQI levels go down, check updated list of restrictions
Abhijeet Sen January 22, 2026 5:23 PM IST
Delhi pollution update: GRAP 3 pollution controlling measures have been removed in the national capital. Check details here.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality remains 'very poor', IMD issues rain warning
Joy Pillai January 22, 2026 8:52 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi-NCR was recorded 377, falling in the 'very poor' category. IMD has forecast light rain in Delhi and NCR, accompanied by gusty winds. Parts of North India including Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are still under the grip of cold wave conditions.
Delhi Pollution: AQI remains in ‘severe’ zone, slight improvement recorded – Will it rain in capital?
Joy Pillai January 19, 2026 10:07 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: Delhi and NCR have witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Monday morning. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 418, on Sunday it was 439, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), rain is expected in Delhi-NCR in the coming days. This could intensify the ongoing cold wave conditions in the region.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality slips to ‘severe’ amid cold wave, IMD issues yellow alert
Joy Pillai January 18, 2026 8:34 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: Most of the air quality monitoring stations across Delhi reported AQI levels exceeding 450, categorizing it as 'severe+'. IMD has issued a yellow alert for dense fog for today. Cold wave conditions continue to persist in the capital city and adjoining NCR.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality remains 'very poor', city feels near-zero temperature, IMD issues yellow alert for fog amid severe cold wave
Joy Pillai January 15, 2026 8:19 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: The overall air quality of the capital city remained in the 'very poor' category on Thursday, with overall AQI recorded at 356.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality remains ‘very poor’ amid cold wave conditions, IMD issues yellow alert for dense fog
Joy Pillai January 10, 2026 8:09 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: Light rain on Friday reduced the pollution levels, however, the air quality of the capital city again slipped back into the 'very poor' category on Saturday. IMD has issued a yellow alert for dense fog.
Delhi Pollution: AQI Slips To 'Very Poor' amid cold wave, rain expected in...
Joy Pillai January 9, 2026 8:36 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: Delhi and adjoining NCR's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Friday. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 318.
Delhi Pollution: Air quality slips to 'very poor', dense fog, cold grip India’s capital, airlines issue travel advisory
Joy Pillai January 7, 2026 9:07 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: The air quality of Delhi-NCR has deteriorated to 'very poor' quality on Wednesday with the overall AQI for standing at 302.
Good news for Delhi residents as air quality improves by..., check IMD weather forecast
PTI January 5, 2026 7:28 PM IST
The AQI stood at 256 during the morning hours, with air quality recorded as 'poor' at 24 stations and 'very poor' at six stations.
Delhi Pollution Alert: AQI plummets to 'very poor', fog disrupts flight operations - Check details
Joy Pillai January 5, 2026 11:52 AM IST
Delhi's air quality slipped back into the "very poor" category. The air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 298 at 8 am.
Delhi NCR pollution update: GRAP-3 revoked by CAQM as air quality gets better
Kumar Utkarsh January 2, 2026 5:51 PM IST
CAQM has withdrawn GRAP-3 restrictions across Delhi-NCR after air quality showed improvement, offering temporary relief while authorities continue enforcing lower-stage pollution control measures to prevent deterioration.
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