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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 a legacy issue resulting from previous governments’ negligence: CM Rekha Gupta
Kumar Utkarsh February 6, 2026 6:42 AM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says pollution is a legacy problem caused by years of negligence, stressing long-term solutions over temporary measures to tackle air, water and urban planning challenges.
Delhi Pollution: air quality remains ‘poor’, IMD issues yellow alert
Joy Pillai February 3, 2026 12:20 PM IST
Delhi Pollution: Residents of Delhi and NCR woke up to dense fog on Tuesday morning. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 8 am stood at 256 in the 'poor' category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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, IMD issues yellow alert for rain – How January 2026 recorded second-best air quality since 2022
Joy Pillai January 31, 2026 9:04 AM IST
Delhi pollution: The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 265 on Saturday, which falls in the poor category. The temperature dipped to 7 degrees Celsius. IMD has issued a yellow alert for rain today. Check area-wise AQI and weather forecast here.
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.
Delhi Pollution: City records cleanest air in 3 months, people breathe easier in ‘moderate’ AQI after Friday rain – Check current levels
Joy Pillai January 25, 2026 8:29 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: The overall Air Quality Index of Delhi was recorded at 152, thanks to Friday showers and strong winds on Saturday that swept away the pollutants. The capital city recorded the 'moderate' category on Sunday for the first time in weeks, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) SAMEER app data recorded at 6:05 am.
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-NCR pollution: Delhi air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category; overall AQI recorded at 341, these areas worst hit
Sumaila Zaman January 21, 2026 9:39 AM IST
Anand Vihar registered AQI readings of 388, and Ashok Vihar at 388. On the other hand, Wazirpur recorded at 386.
Noida, Greater Noida school timing update: Class 1-8 timings changed due This reason, check latest update
Abhijeet Sen January 20, 2026 7:15 PM IST
The class timings of Noida, Greater Noida schools have been revised in multiple schools across Delhi NCR region. Scroll down to know more.
Delhi pollution update: GRAP-4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR; check list of things now allowed
Abhijeet Sen January 20, 2026 5:44 PM IST
The CAQM has announced the revocation of GRAP-4 restrictions in Delhi-NCR. Scroll down to know more.
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 update: GRAP-4 curbs reimposed in Delhi-NCR, check list of restrictions
Abhijeet Sen January 17, 2026 9:19 PM IST
Due to the rising pollution in Delhi NCR, CAQM has re-imposed GRAP-4 curbs. Check what's allowed and what's not.
Delhi Pollution: GRAP-III reimposed as AQI crosses 350 amid cold wave conditions - check what's allowed, what’s restricted
Joy Pillai January 16, 2026 10:56 PM IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Friday announced that it is imposing Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR after a major rise in air pollution levels.
Delhi pollution update: Grap 3 curbs enforced in Delhi-NCR, check air quality index predictions
PTI January 16, 2026 6:45 PM IST
GRAP, which is implemented in Delhi-NCR, categorises air quality into four stages -- 'poor' (AQI 201-300), 'very poor' (AQI 301-400), 'severe' (AQI 401-450) and 'severe plus' (AQI above 450).
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 edges close to ‘severe’ as AQI crosses 400-mark, city shivers near 0 C? IMD issues orange alert
Joy Pillai January 14, 2026 8:33 AM IST
Delhi Pollution: Amid intense cold wave conditions, the air quality of the capital city plunged to the 'very poor' category as several areas crossed the 400 AQI mark.
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