Delhi air quality
Delhi's Toxic Air Forces Child Into Surgery: Mother Shares Devastating Impact of Pollution Crisis
Nov 26, 2025 07:48 pm CST
A Delhi mother shares her heartbreaking story of how severe air pollution led to her young son's two-year battle with respiratory illness, ultimately requiring surgery. Sakshi Pahwa's viral testimony highlights the devastating health consequences of Delhi's toxic air quality on children and the urgent need for environmental action to protect vulnerable populations.
Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Cloud Moves Across India: Impact on Flights and Air Travel Safety
Nov 25, 2025 03:35 pm CST
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted after 12,000 years of dormancy, sending ash clouds across India that will drift toward China by evening. While not affecting Delhi's air quality, the high-altitude ash has disrupted 19 international flights, prompting aviation authorities to issue safety advisories. Airlines including Air India and IndiGo have implemented precautionary measures as they navigate this rare atmospheric phenomenon.
Historic Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Sends Ash Clouds to India: Global Impact of Hayli Gubbi After 12,000 Years of Dormancy
Nov 25, 2025 12:12 pm CST
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted on Sunday after nearly 12,000 years of dormancy, sending massive ash plumes across multiple countries. High-speed winds carried volcanic ash to India, affecting Delhi's already compromised air quality and causing significant flight disruptions. Aviation authorities issued warnings while airlines including Air India and IndiGo implemented emergency measures to ensure passenger safety as the sulfur dioxide-rich ash clouds continued their eastward journey toward China.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Denies Stubble Burning Link to Delhi's Worsening Air Quality Crisis
Nov 19, 2025 12:42 am CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected claims that agricultural smoke from his state contributes to Delhi's air pollution crisis, citing wind patterns and timing of harvests. Meanwhile, Delhi continues to struggle with "very poor" air quality levels as political blame games intensify between AAP and BJP over the worsening environmental situation in the national capital region.
Delhi's Toxic Air Inspires Viral "Oxygen Mask Wedding" Video as Residents Turn to Satire
Nov 10, 2025 09:33 pm CST
As Delhi's air quality reaches dangerous levels, residents are responding with dark humor through viral content like the "oxygen mask wedding" video, which features a couple in respiratory protection instead of traditional wedding attire. This creative satirical response highlights the severity of the pollution crisis while social media platforms overflow with memes about the city's increasingly unbreathable air.
Delhi's Air Quality Shows Improvement: CAQM Postpones Stage 3 Restrictions
Nov 09, 2025 11:58 pm CST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided against implementing stricter Stage 3 restrictions in Delhi as air quality shows improvement. Despite remaining in the "very poor" category with AQI levels decreasing from 391 to 365, forecasts suggest conditions will stabilize, allowing current Stage 1 and 2 measures to continue throughout the National Capital Region.
Delhi Ranks 6th Among India's Most Polluted Cities in October: Comprehensive Air Quality Study Reveals
Nov 04, 2025 10:58 pm CST
A comprehensive air quality analysis by CREA reveals Delhi ranked as India's 6th most polluted city in October 2023, with PM2.5 levels tripling from September. Haryana's Dharuhera topped the list at 123 µg/m³, while four cities each from UP and Haryana dominated the top 10 - all within the NCR. Despite minimal stubble burning contribution, the findings highlight the need for year-round pollution mitigation strategies beyond seasonal measures.
Supreme Court Orders CAQM to Detail Delhi-NCR's Air Pollution Prevention Measures After Diwali Monitoring Failure
Nov 03, 2025 11:46 pm CST
The Supreme Court has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to file an affidavit detailing measures to prevent Delhi-NCR's air quality deterioration after learning that only 9 out of 37 air monitoring stations were functional during Diwali. The court emphasized the need for pre-emptive action rather than waiting for severe pollution levels, following its recent order allowing limited use of green crackers during the festival.
Delhi Air Quality Improves to 'Poor' Category from 'Very Poor' as AQI Drops to 294
Oct 29, 2025 02:18 am CST
Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Tuesday, shifting from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI dropping to 294. Despite improvement, 16 monitoring stations still reported 'very poor' air quality, with Siri Fort remaining the most polluted at AQI 347. Forecasts predict 'poor' to 'very poor' conditions to continue through October.
Delhi Air Quality Improves to 'Poor' Category with AQI 261, Anand Vihar Remains in 'Severe' Range
Oct 26, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Delhi's air quality showed slight improvement with AQI dropping to 261 in the 'poor' category from 290 the previous day. However, Anand Vihar station recorded 'severe' pollution with AQI at 415, while seven other stations remained in the 'very poor' category. Temperature settled at 16.9°C with forecast predicting clear skies and maximum temperature around 32°C.