Delhi Air Quality Slips Back To 'Severe'; 19 Stations Breach Hazardous Mark
Delhi's air quality has sharply deteriorated to the 'severe' category (AQI 390), with 19 monitoring stations crossing the 400 mark. Transport emissions are the largest contributor, and no immediate relief is expected for the national capital.
Dec 03, 2025, 06:59 AM IST
Delhi Records Cleanest July Air In A Decade; Monsoon Rains, Gov't Efforts Debated
Delhi achieved its cleanest July air in a decade. While heavy monsoon rains are credited, debate continues between the Environment Minister and experts on the role of government initiatives.
Jul 31, 2025, 07:27 AM 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
Delhi Air Quality ‘severe’, WORST-DAY of the year recorded
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas has intensified its efforts to ensure enforcement and compliance with its directions after AQI plunges to 'severe' in Delhi-NCR
Oct 28, 2022, 20:48 PM IST
CPCB orders closure of hot mix plants, stone crushers in Delhi-NCR till November 17
Considering a likely increase in pollution levels, the CPCB directed the closure of hot mix plants and stone crushers in the Delhi-NCR region.
Nov 11, 2020, 17:40 PM IST
When will Delhi's air quality improve?
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said that the Meteorological conditions in Delhi have been "extremely unfavourable" for the dispersion of pollutants since this September as compared to last year.
Oct 17, 2020, 12:10 PM IST
Delhi's air quality dips to ‘very poor’ category; CPCB to deploy inspection teams in Delhi-NCR
The air quality in the national capital further dipped to the ''very poor'' category on Thursday morning with the Air Quality Index crossing 300-mark.
Oct 15, 2020, 09:23 AM IST
CPCB writes to Delhi govt for urgent action on major polluting sources
The central pollution watchdog expressed concern over the menace of air pollution in Delhi during winters.
Oct 07, 2020, 16:59 PM IST
Delhi air quality remains 'severe'; 21 trains running late due to low visibility
According to data provided by DPCC, Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 418 (severe category) in Anand Vihar, 426 (severe) in RK Puram, and 457 (severe) in Rohini at 5 am on Thursday.
Jan 02, 2020, 07:05 AM IST
No respite for Delhiites as air quality reaches 'very poor' category, AQI at 312
Air quality index (AQI) data showed major pollutant PM 2.5 at 297 ('Poor' category) at the Lodhi Road and at 346 ('Very Poor' category) in the area around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Nov 21, 2019, 08:55 AM IST
Air quality in Delhi improves but still remains in 'poor' category
Despite the slight improvement, the air quality in Delhi remains in the 'poor category'.
Oct 23, 2019, 09:46 AM IST
World Environment Day: Beat air pollution with IIT-Delhi alumni's low-cost solution
Launched by IIT-Delhi alumni, Nanoclean Global Pvt Ltd is an Indian start-up, providing low-cost solutions to tackle air pollution. It had won the prestigious Startup National Award for their effort. #WorldEnvironmentDay #BeatAirPollution #IIT
Jun 05, 2019, 16:00 PM IST
Ganga River water unfit for direct drinking, bathing: CPCB
According to the latest data with the CPCB, most of the Ganga River water in the Uttar Pradesh-West Bengal stretch is unfit for drinking and bathing.
May 30, 2019, 10:36 AM IST
Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, may improve in coming days
According to CPCB, the air quality in at least 25 areas in Delhi was in "poor" category, while it was "very poor" in two areas, PTI reported.
Feb 18, 2019, 20:58 PM IST
Review ground-level action to curb pollution: CPCB to municipal commissioners, district magistrates
The task force also sought a daily action-taken report to CPCB and Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority.
Jan 18, 2019, 22:28 PM IST
Delhi's air quality worsens again, turns 'severe'; entry of trucks banned
As many as twenty-six areas in Delhi recorded 'severe' air quality, while 8 gauged 'very poor', the CPCB data said.
Jan 05, 2019, 14:18 PM IST
Delhi air quality 'very poor', likely to decline further on Sunday
Delhi's air quality has been oscillating between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories for the past 10 days.
Dec 29, 2018, 19:25 PM IST
Ensure implementation of SC order on firecrackers on New Year: CPCB to Delhi Police
CPB has asked Delhi Police to ensure burning of green firecrackers in Delhi on New Year 2019.
Dec 29, 2018, 17:58 PM IST
Odd-even scheme may be brought back, says CM Arvind Kejriwal as air pollution rises in Delhi
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday.
Dec 25, 2018, 16:00 PM IST
Air pollution: 18 arrested in Greater Noida for flouting NGT orders
Eighteen people were arrested in Gautam Buddh Nagar's Greater Noida Saturday for allegedly violating the National Green Tribunal's orders on checking air pollution, officials said.
Dec 08, 2018, 21:47 PM IST