Delhi air quality
Delhi Government Plans Artificial Rain Through Cloud Seeding as Air Quality Worsens After Diwali Celebrations
Oct 21, 2025 02:51 pm CST
Delhi prepares for artificial rain implementation as air quality reaches 'very poor' levels following Diwali celebrations. The cloud seeding operation, promised by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government, awaits meteorological approval between October 24-26. Despite Supreme Court restrictions limiting green firecrackers to specific hours, widespread violations have contributed to deteriorating air conditions across the national capital.
Delhi Air Quality Reaches 'Very Poor' Level on Diwali Morning Despite Green Cracker Regulations
Oct 20, 2025 12:26 pm CST
Delhi experienced significant air pollution on Diwali morning with AQI reaching 335 in the "very poor" category after a night of firecracker use. The Commission for Air Quality Management implemented Stage II of GRAP as pollution levels worsen, with forecasts predicting further deterioration to "severe" levels. Despite Supreme Court restrictions allowing only green firecrackers during specific hours, air quality monitoring stations across Delhi-NCR recorded alarming pollution levels, prompting Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to urge residents to celebrate traditionally to minimize environmental impact.
Delhi's Air Quality Approaching 'Poor' Category as Winter Season Begins
Oct 12, 2025 01:10 am CST
Delhi's air quality is nearing 'poor' levels as winter approaches, with AQI reaching 199. Transport emissions contribute 17.9% of pollution while stubble burning incidents have been detected across Punjab, Haryana, and UP-NCR. Temperature readings show colder than normal conditions as the city prepares for seasonal pollution challenges.
Rainfall and Winds Improve Delhi's Air Quality to 'Satisfactory' Level After Dussehra Celebrations
Oct 03, 2025 09:29 pm CST
Delhi experienced a significant improvement in air quality following Dussehra celebrations, with the AQI dropping to 88 in the 'satisfactory' category due to beneficial rainfall and steady winds. This breaks a 21-day streak of moderate or higher pollution levels, with meteorologists forecasting additional relief from an approaching western disturbance bringing more precipitation in the coming days.