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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

IMD Issues severe cold alert till 20th December

Delhi-NCR Winters: Severe cold has been seen in Delhi NCR. Alert has been issued till 20th December. Cold wave and fog continue in Delhi-NCR.

Dec 18, 2024, 08:30 AM IST

Delhi AQI & Air Pollution Live Updates: Private Offices Asked To Implement Work From Home In Gurugram

With pollution levels at "severe plus," Delhi residents are enduring the worst air quality of the season, posing severe health risks. Stay tuned for live updates.

Nov 19, 2024, 08:42 AM IST

Situation out of control in Delhi due to pollution

GRAP 4 In Delhi Today: The situation has gone out of control due to pollution in Delhi. In view of pollution in Delhi, GRAP-4 has been implemented.

Nov 18, 2024, 09:54 AM IST

Air Pollution In Pakistan: Over 75,000 Seek Medical Help As Punjab Reels Under Toxic Smog

Lahore recorded the highest number of air pollution-related cases, with 5,353 individuals seeking hospital treatment for respiratory issues, including 359 asthma patients, 171 with heart disease, 20 stroke victims, and 303 cases of conjunctivitis.

Nov 17, 2024, 18:19 PM IST

Smog Now A Health Crisis In Punjab: Pakistan Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb

Over the past few weeks, Punjab has experienced hazardous smog levels, with Lahore and Multan among the worst-affected cities. 

Nov 16, 2024, 18:05 PM IST

Severe Air Quality Persists Across Various Locations In Delhi

The air quality at Aya Nagar plummeted to 'severe' category with PM2.5 at 455.

Jan 27, 2024, 23:42 PM IST

Grape-3 re-implemented in Delhi amid increasing pollution

Air pollution has increased once again in Delhi. Air quality reached 456 in Delhi today. Due to this, Group 3 restrictions have once again been imposed in Delhi.

Jan 14, 2024, 14:22 PM IST

Delhi Ncr Breaking: Smog wreaks havoc in many cities including Delhi

DELHI NCR Breaking: Haze is being seen in many cities including Delhi, due to low visibility the problems of drivers have increased.

Dec 27, 2023, 07:22 AM IST

Delhi's Air Quality Back In 'Severe' Category, AQI Above 400

 The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported the alarming figures around 7 AM on Monday, highlighting the return of the hazardous haze over the national capital.

Nov 27, 2023, 07:50 AM IST

No Respite From Pollution As Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Very Poor' Category

As per the data from the CPCB recorded at 6:00 am on Thursday morning, the Air quality index at Anand Vihar was at 387 (very poor); At ITO, Delhi it was 343 (very poor) while the AQI at Wazirpur, Delhi, was 422 (severe), at RK Puram, it was 415 ( severe).

Nov 23, 2023, 08:40 AM IST

Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor', AQI At 310; Schools, Colleges Reopen Today

A day after restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) - 4 were lifted in Delhi following improvement in the air quality, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday urged people to be careful and continue to follow the rules as stages 1, 2, and 3 of GRAP are still in place to tackle air pollution in the national capital.

Nov 20, 2023, 09:18 AM IST

Delhi Govt Forms Special Task Force To Enforce GRAP 4 Measures To Curb Pollution

Making the announcement, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the STF will be headed by the special secretary of the environment department.

Nov 16, 2023, 17:20 PM IST

Delhi Air Quality Slips To 'Severe' Category Post-Diwali, Anti-Pollution Measures Intensify

Delhi Weather Report: The Central Pollution Control Board reported a significant escalation in the AQI, with areas such as RK Puram, Jahangirpuri, Punjabi Bagh, and IGI Airport registering levels over 400. Specifically, RK Puram recorded an AQI of 417, Punjabi Bagh at 410, ITO at 430, IGI Airport at 430, and Jahangirpuri at 428.

Nov 14, 2023, 09:39 AM IST

'UP, Haryana Responsible For Rising Pollution In Delhi; GRAP 4 Measures To Continue': Gopal Rai

Despite the AAP government's ban on firecrackers and the 'Diya Jalao, Patakhe nahi' campaign, visuals from various parts of Delhi, including Lodhi Road, RK Puram, Karol Bagh, and Punjabi Bagh, showed fireworks lighting up the night sky on Sunday.

Nov 13, 2023, 14:01 PM IST

Delhi Govt To Review Pollution Situation As Air Quality Plummets Post Diwali

Post-Diwali, Delhi-NCR's air quality has significantly deteriorated, falling into the 'poor' category on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Nov 13, 2023, 10:48 AM IST

'Use Public Transport, Bicycles': Health Ministry's Advisory For Schools, Students Amid 'Air Emergency' In Delhi

The Health Ministry advisory encourages schools to promote bicycle usage among higher-grade students. Ensuring proper ventilation in classrooms and advocating for 'wet mopping' of floors are among the highlighted measures to enhance indoor air quality.

Nov 10, 2023, 13:54 PM IST

Delhi Govt Submits Report To SC, Claims Significant Reduction In Air Pollution

The Delhi government has decided to bear the entire cost of artificial rain to combat hazardous air pollution in the city and directed the chief secretary to present the government's views before the Supreme Court on Friday.

Nov 10, 2023, 10:34 AM IST

Delhi Govt Calls Meeting As Thick Smog, Severe Pollution Chokes National Capital

The meeting will be attended by Delhi's Finance and Revenue Minister Atishi, Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot, Social Welfare Minister Rajkumar Anand and Food and Supply Minister Imran Hussain. The meeting will be held at the Delhi Secretariat at 12:30 PM.

Nov 09, 2023, 10:52 AM IST

No Respite From Pollution, Toxic Smog As Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Severe', AQI Over 400

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Anand Vihar at 432, in RK Puram at 453, in Punjabi Bagh at 444, and in ITO at 441.

Nov 09, 2023, 08:41 AM IST