Delhi pollution

AQI Hits 301 in Delhi; AAP and BJP Clash Over Pollution Crisis

16 May 2025

Delhi’s air quality worsened sharply on Friday morning. The AQI hit 301, placing it in the "very poor" category. A sudden increase in dust pollution caused this decline. AQI Touches Hazardous Levels in Several Areas According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi’s overall AQI at 7 am was 301....

SC Raps Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, UP Govts Demands Response On Year-Long Ban on Firecrackers

12 Dec 2024

In a decisive move to combat escalating air and noise pollution, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the governments of Delhi and neighboring National Capital Region (NCR) states—Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan—to make a definitive decision on imposing a year-round ban on firecrackers. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka...

Pollution Not Only Damages Lungs: It Could Be Making You Gain Weight, Here’s How

22 Nov 2024

As Delhi continues to grapple with severe air pollution, doctors are raising alarms about the hidden dangers of toxic air. While the smog and pollutants are known to cause respiratory and cardiovascular issues, experts are now warning that they could also contribute to weight gain, rising obesity rates, and hormonal...

Pollution Hits Every Family In Delhi-NCR: Alarming Health Survey

20 Nov 2024

Every family in Delhi-NCR is battling one or more health issues caused by severe air pollution, a new survey by LocalCircles has revealed. As the air quality continues to deteriorate, ailments like sore throats, headaches, and breathing difficulties are becoming increasingly common. Key Findings of the Survey - Widespread Health...

Delhi Pollution: AQI Remains ‘Very Poor’; Smog Blankets Capital, Reducing Visibility

08 Nov 2024

The air quality in Delhi remains in the "very poor" category as heavy smog continues to blanket the city, reducing visibility for the eighth consecutive day since Diwali. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 383 as of 8 a.m. today. Visuals...

Delhi Struggles with Severe Air Quality as Winter Approaches

04 Nov 2024

As winter approaches, a thick layer of smog has settled over Delhi, causing the air quality index (AQI) to remain in the "very poor" category. On Monday morning, the AQI was recorded above 300 in various parts of the national capital, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI...

Delhi Govt’s Lies Exposed: Haryana CM Hits Back In Yamuna Pollution Row

21 Oct 2024

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has sharply criticized Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for allegedly deflecting blame over the deteriorating condition of the Yamuna River. Saini accused the Delhi government of misleading the public and failing to address the real sources of pollution....

Delhi Pollution: AAP Govt Revives Winter Action Plan; Odd-Even, Ban On Firecrackers Expected

25 Sep 2024

On Wednesday, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched a 21-point action plan to tackle the pollution in the capital during the upcoming months. Measures include the odd-even vehicle scheme and the use of artificial rain. Pollution would, for the first time, be monitored in real time across 13 pollution hotspots...

Delhi pollution: Buses except CNG, electric, BS-VI diesel ones are probably to be barred from entering city

16 Nov 2023

A complete ban on passenger buses entering the national capital other than those powered by CNG, electricity, and BS-VI diesel is expected to be implemented by the Delhi government due to the current state of pollution. Due to the nation's capital's declining air quality, Delhi is currently under GRAP Stage...

Delhi Pollution: Blanket of smog welcomes winter, AQI 315 recorded

27 Nov 2022

Delhi breathed in a ‘very poor’ category of air as winter has knocked the national capital. A layer of smog covered the NCR on Sunday morning as the overall Air Quality Index was recovered at 315, according to SAFAR. The national capital recorded AQI at 301(very poor) on Saturday too.In...

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