Delhi air quality

Delhi Air Pollution: AQI Drops To 269, CM Imposes Rs 5,000 Fine On Stubble & Garbage Burning

Delhi's AQI today, 10 December 2025, stood at 269 (Poor), down from 310. CM announces a Rs 5,000 fine for open burning & a ban on coal/firewood in eateries. Check the worst areas.

 

Dec 10, 2025, 09:16 AM IST

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

Toxic Smog And Cold Grip Delhi: AQI At 257, Temperature May Dip To 8°C

As Delhi woke up this morning, dense smog continued to blanket the city. On Sunday, at 8 am, AQI stands at 257, indicating 'poor' air quality. The national capital is also experiencing a chilling cold wave, with the IMD predicting temperatures may drop to around 8 degrees Celsius today.

Nov 30, 2025, 08:26 AM IST

‘Move From Self-Care To Public Care’: Kiran Bedi Urges Officials Amid Delhi’s Pollution Spike, Shares Multi-Step Pollution Plan

New Delhi’s air quality has remained in the “very poor” category for several weeks, offering no relief to residents. 

Nov 29, 2025, 18:04 PM IST

Chilli Spray, Slogan For Hidma: What’s Cooking At Delhi's Toxic Air Protest

A protest over Delhi’s worsening air quality turned violent as demonstrators used chilli spray on police and raised pro-Hidma slogans, leading to over 15 arrests and legal action.

Nov 24, 2025, 12:35 PM IST

Delhi Air Quality Alert Today: AQI Recorded At 316 - Check IMD Forecast

Delhi AQI Today: Truck-mounted water sprinklers have been deployed across the national capital to deal with the rising pollution levels. The overall AQI was recorded at 316 in Delhi on Monday. 

Nov 03, 2025, 10:32 AM IST

Delhi AQI Today: Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor,' Anand Vihar Hits 'Severe' At 511 Post-Diwali

Delhi's air quality index remains alarmingly 'Very Poor' at 325 today, October 23, with Anand Vihar registering a 'Severe' 511.

Oct 23, 2025, 08:53 AM IST

Delhi Air Pollution Due To Diwali Crackers? Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa Shares Pre And Post Data

Delhi Air Quality News: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa further said that those who blame Diwali for air pollution are speaking lies.

Oct 21, 2025, 15:50 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

'Pollution Policy Cannot Be Limited To Elite Delhi': SC Calls For Pan-India Firecracker Ban

The remarks were made while hearing a plea challenging the Court’s earlier order, dated 3 April, which prohibited the sale, storage, transportation, and manufacture of firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region.

Sep 12, 2025, 14:57 PM 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

Weather Update: Delhi Faces Cold Wave, Rainfall; Air Quality Remains In ‘Very Poor’ Category With 316 AQI

The weather department predicted a "generally cloudy sky with light rain" for the city on Monday.

Jan 06, 2025, 07:45 AM IST

Delhi's Air Quality In 'Very Poor' Category As Cold Wave Grips National Capital

Parts of the city were covered by a dense layer of smog, reducing visibility and enforcing the strict implementation of GRAP Stage IV measures. 

Dec 22, 2024, 08:58 AM IST

Delhi Weather: Capital Records Season's Coldest Morning, Temperature Dips To 4.5°C

A thin layer of fog covered parts of Delhi this morning as the minimum temperature dropped below 5 degree Celsius.

Dec 12, 2024, 10:26 AM 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

Delhi Air Pollution: Air Quality In Capital Remains 'Poor' For 3rd Consecutive Day — Check AQI

In the drone visuals, a thin layer of smog was seen. It engulfed the areas of Bikaji Cama, Moti Bagh, and AIIMS.

Dec 04, 2024, 11:40 AM IST

Cities With Hazardous Air Quality Should Carry Warnings Just Like Cigarette Packets: Hindu Seer

Expressing deep concern about the deteriorating air quality in cities like Delhi and its impact on life expectancy, Swami Sehajanand pointed out that a child born in cities like Delhi today is destined to live a shorter life. 

Dec 01, 2024, 18:56 PM IST

Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' For 7th Day, Supreme Court Orders Strict Measures

Delhi's air quality crisis deepens as the AQI stays in the 'very poor' category, prompting Supreme Court directives to enforce stringent pollution control measures.

Dec 01, 2024, 10:21 AM IST

CAQM Revises GRAP Stages III, IV: Stricter Measures Implemented In NCR

The CAQM has revised the GRAP, implementing stricter measures to combat rising air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Nov 21, 2024, 08:04 AM IST

Air Pollution Worsens Eye Health: Experts Warn Of Rising Cases Of Dry Eyes And Irritation

Delhi's severe air pollution is causing increased cases of eye irritations, dryness, and allergies among children and adults, say experts.

Nov 20, 2024, 20:54 PM IST