Delhi air quality
Delhi Implements Strict PUC Certificate Enforcement: No Fuel Without Valid Pollution Certificate From December 18
Dec 17, 2025 12:54 am CST
Starting December 18, Delhi will enforce a new regulation prohibiting vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates from refueling at petrol stations. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced comprehensive measures including camera surveillance at fuel stations, entry restrictions for non-BS-VI vehicles, and expansion of the city's electric bus fleet to combat deteriorating air quality in the national capital.
Delhi Implements Mandatory Online Classes for Nursery to Class 5 Students as Air Quality Reaches Severe Levels
Dec 15, 2025 10:12 pm CST
The Delhi government has mandated virtual learning for nursery to Class 5 students across all schools due to severe air pollution, with AQI reaching 427. Previously optional, online classes are now compulsory until further notice as 27 monitoring stations recorded 'severe' air quality levels across the capital city.
Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Very Poor' Category: No Improvement Expected Until December 13
Dec 11, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has slipped back to the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 307 after a brief improvement. Transportation contributes 16.6% to pollution, while neighboring NCR regions significantly impact the capital's air quality. The IMD forecasts shallow to moderate fog with temperatures around 9-24°C, offering no relief until December 13.
Delhi Bans Coal and Firewood in Restaurant Tandoors to Combat High Pollution Levels
Dec 10, 2025 02:38 am CST
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has banned the use of coal and firewood in restaurant tandoors across the city due to persistently high pollution levels. All commercial food establishments must now switch to electric, gas-based, or clean-fuel appliances as part of the Graded Response Action Plan to improve Delhi's air quality.
Kejriwal Accuses Delhi CM Gupta of Manipulating Air Quality Data with Water Spraying Tactics
Dec 09, 2025 12:58 am CST
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has publicly criticized current CM Rekha Gupta for allegedly manipulating pollution data by spraying water near AQI monitors. The controversy erupted after Gupta compared AQI to temperature measurements and defended the practice of using mist sprayers at pollution hotspots, sparking a heated political debate between AAP and BJP over Delhi's deteriorating air quality management and data transparency.
Delhi Records Coldest December Day: Temperature Drops Below Seasonal Average with Foggy Forecast
Dec 04, 2025 01:41 am CST
Delhi experienced its coldest December day of the year as temperatures dropped to 23.7°C, 1.6 degrees below normal, with minimum temperatures at 6.4°C. The IMD forecasts moderate fog conditions for Thursday with continued cold weather and northwestern winds at 10 km/h, while the Air Quality Early Warning System predicts isolated cold wave conditions.
Opposition MPs Don Gas Masks in Parliament to Protest Severe Air Pollution Crisis in Delhi NCR
Dec 03, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Opposition MPs staged a dramatic protest by wearing gas masks in Parliament, demanding urgent discussions on Delhi NCR's critical air pollution crisis. Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda called for immediate action as AQI levels reached 'Very Poor' to 'Severe' categories across the capital region, making normal breathing difficult and affecting millions of residents.
Delhi Air Quality Improves from Very Poor to Poor Category Despite Persistent Smog Conditions
Nov 30, 2025 11:17 am CST
Delhi experiences slight improvement in air quality with AQI shifting from 'very poor' to 'poor' category, though toxic smog continues to blanket the city. Government monitoring efforts face criticism as health experts warn of reduced life expectancy from prolonged exposure to polluted air, triggering calls for parliamentary debate on the environmental crisis.
Rahul Gandhi Demands Parliamentary Action on Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis, Questions PM Modi's Silence
Nov 28, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for an immediate parliamentary debate on Delhi's worsening air pollution, which has remained at 'very poor' levels for over two weeks. Meeting with concerned mothers, Gandhi questioned PM Modi's silence on what he terms a "health emergency" affecting children's health nationwide and demanded an enforceable action plan to address the crisis as doctors warn about increasing pollution-related health risks.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: 13 Days of 'Very Poor' AQI With No Relief in Sight
Nov 27, 2025 01:24 am CST
Delhi continues to struggle with 'very poor' air quality for the 13th consecutive day, recording an AQI of 327. With vehicular emissions contributing 21.6% to pollution levels and no improvement expected soon, health experts are recommending regular diagnostic screening for vulnerable populations to detect early signs of pollution-related health issues.