Delhi Pollution Crisis: Air Quality Turns 'Severe'; GRAP-4 Restrictions Enforced, Schools Shift To Hybrid Mode
Delhi has enforced GRAP Stage 4 emergency curbs as air quality turned severe, with schools shifting to hybrid mode, offices reducing attendance, and residents and experts voicing health and long-term concerns.
Dec 14, 2025, 14:13 PM IST
Delhi-NCR Air Chokes As CAQM Enforces GRAP-IV; AQI Nears 500 Amid Dense Toxic Smog
The air quality of the national capital and surrounding areas continues to deteriorate on Sunday morning as CAQM has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR, areas like Anand Vihar, ITO area, as a thick layer of toxic smog blankets the city, with AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 491 and 485.
Dec 14, 2025, 06:30 AM IST
World’s Most Polluted City: It’s Not Delhi Or Mumbai, It's Pakistan's THIS City
World’s Most Polluted City: This city has topped the global pollution charts once again, recording an alarming AQI of 353 according to IQAir. While cities like Delhi and Mumbai often dominate pollution discussions, it is this city that has emerged as the world’s most polluted city.
Dec 10, 2025, 14:32 PM IST
India’s Top Cities With Clean Air This Week: Delhi And Mumbai Not In The List
Delhi and Mumbai are struggling with poor air quality this week, while other cities top the list for the freshest air. Discover which Indian cities are leading in clean and breathable air.
Dec 09, 2025, 17:40 PM IST
Delhi AQI Jumps To 388 'Very Poor'; 16 Stations Hit Severe As Supreme Court Seeks Monitoring Data
Air quality plunged dramatically across the National Capital Territory on Wednesday, as the city-wide AQI shot up to 388, according to data shared by the Sameer app. This sharp rise catapults Delhi firmly into the "very poor" category once again, erasing the slight improvement recorded just a day before.
Nov 19, 2025, 08:19 AM IST
List Of 10 Diseases Caused By Air Pollution: How Toxic Air Affects Your Lungs, Heart, Brain, And Overall Health
Air pollution is linked to several serious health issues, including lung diseases, heart problems, and even brain disorders. Understanding these risks can help you take steps to protect your health from toxic air exposure.
Nov 18, 2025, 12:56 PM IST
Delhi Air Turns Toxic: Breathing City Air Equals Smoking 7 Cigarettes A Day As AQI Hits ‘Very Poor’ Mark
Air Pollution Alert: Delhi’s air quality plunged into the ‘very poor’ category on November 3, 2025, with AQI levels touching 316, making breathing in the capital as harmful as smoking nearly 8 cigarettes a day. Experts warn of alarming PM2.5 concentrations over 11 times the WHO limit.
Nov 03, 2025, 11:03 AM IST
Delhi Suffocates As Post-Diwali Pollution Plunges AQI Into 'Very Poor' And 'Severe' Zones; Reddit Erupts With Viral Outrage
In a shocking turn post-Diwali, Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels, sparking public outrage over rising pollution and perceived government inaction.
Oct 22, 2025, 14:59 PM IST
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Alert 2025: GRAP-1 Measures Enforced After Air Quality Reaches ‘Poor’ Category
Delhi-NCR has witnessed a surge in air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the “Poor” category. In response, the Central Air Quality Management (CAQM) has enforced GRAP-1 measures across the region. These restrictions include dust control, traffic management, and limits on older vehicles and industrial emissions.
Oct 16, 2025, 11:54 AM IST
Is Extreme Heat is Quietly Making Your Indoor Air Toxic? Simple Steps To Improve Air Quality
Extreme heat may raise the levels of airborne toxins inside homes. One of the biggest contributors is volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including formaldehyde, a colourless gas emitted by many everyday household items.
May 23, 2025, 13:07 PM IST
Delhi-NCR Breathes Easy After Rain, Air Quality Remains 'Poor'
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at various locations early Saturday was still above the 200 mark.
May 17, 2025, 11:30 AM IST
World's Most Polluted Countries, Bangladesh, Pakistan On The List; Check India's Rank
Feb 21, 2025, 11:56 AM IST
Weather Update: Overnight Rain In Delhi Improves AQI; 29 Trains Hit Due To Fog — Check Today's Forecast
The air quality in Delhi improved to the 'very poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI was recorded at 356 in the national capital during early hours on Thursday.
Jan 16, 2025, 08:20 AM IST
Air Quality In THIS Pakistan City Reaches Hazardeous Levels, AQI Over 500
The main pollutant, PM2.5, has reached a concentration 35.6 times greater than the limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Jan 11, 2025, 23:57 PM IST
Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP-IV Curbs Return In Capital As AQI Turns ‘Severe’; Schools To Go Hybrid
The step to impose Stage 4 curbs was prompted by the major drop in AQI, which breached the 400 mark on Monday night. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 379 at 4 pm.
Dec 17, 2024, 01:51 AM IST
Will Delhi Schools Go Online? Centre's Panel Invokes Anti-Pollution Measures Under GRAP III - Details
The air quality panel of the Central government on Monday invoked restrictive measures under stage three of the air pollution control plan.
Dec 16, 2024, 16:28 PM IST
Delhi AQI Today: Air Quality Dips To 'Poor' After Days Of Slight Improvement
A thin layer of smog engulfed several areas around Delhi-NCR, including India Gate and Barapulla.
Dec 07, 2024, 08:12 AM IST
Exclusive: Is 'Severe' AQI Levels Worrying You Up? Tips To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Theo Jones, Dyson Engineer shares with Zee News Digital queries about the indoor air quality in our home that could help us make educated decisions to reduce air pollution exposure.
Dec 04, 2024, 08:30 AM IST
Pakistan Air Pollution: Smog Engulfs Karachi As Air Quality Breaches 'very Unhealthy' Level
Karachi's air quality index (AQI) surged to 212, making it the most polluted major city globally, according to the Swiss group IQAir's rankings as reported by The News International.
Nov 30, 2024, 22:59 PM IST
Air Pollution In Pakistan: Air Quality In Lahore Remains Hazardous, Check AQI
Lahore has topped the national air quality index, followed by Peshawar as the second most polluted city in the country. Multan ranks third, Rawalpindi fourth, Karachi fifth, and Islamabad sixth on the list.
Nov 29, 2024, 21:57 PM IST