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Delhi Records Second-Worst December Air Quality with AQI Reaching 461: Health Risks and Emergency Measures Implemented
Dec 14, 2025 11:47 pm CST
Delhi experienced its second-worst December air quality day on record with AQI reaching 461, as weak winds and low temperatures trapped dangerous pollutants. Health experts warn of serious risks from prolonged exposure, while authorities implement Stage IV emergency measures under GRAP, banning all construction activities across Delhi-NCR as officials struggle to combat the severe pollution crisis.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: AQI Reaches Severe Levels as Thick Smog Engulfs Capital
Dec 14, 2025 09:24 am CST
Delhi faces a critical public health emergency as air quality plummets to severe levels with an AQI of 462. All 40 monitoring stations across the capital show dangerous pollution levels, prompting authorities to implement GRAP-4 restrictions. Health experts warn of immediate risks as visibility drops and PM2.5 becomes the primary pollutant affecting residents across the metropolis.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: GRAP-3 Restrictions Implemented as AQI Reaches Severe Levels
Dec 13, 2025 02:43 pm CST
Delhi has activated GRAP-3 anti-pollution measures as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 405, reaching the 'severe' category. The restrictions include bans on non-essential construction, older diesel vehicles, and partial school closures, while health experts warn of serious respiratory and cardiovascular risks from prolonged exposure to the hazardous air conditions affecting the national capital region.
Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels as Weak Winds Trap Pollutants Across NCR Region
Nov 03, 2025 02:37 am CST
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to "very poor" levels with an AQI of 366, as weak winds trap pollutants across the city. Three monitoring stations recorded "severe" air quality above 400, with PM2.5 levels reaching 189.6 micrograms per cubic meter. Health concerns are rising for vulnerable populations while neighboring NCR cities also struggle with hazardous air conditions, prompting vehicle restrictions in the capital.