Delhi-NCR pollution
Beijing's Success vs Delhi's Crisis: How China's Decade-Long Fight Against Air Pollution Offers Lessons for India
Dec 17, 2025 03:47 pm CST
As Delhi struggles with hazardous air quality levels reaching 447 AQI, China's embassy has offered to share their successful pollution control strategies that reduced Beijing's PM2.5 levels by 64% over a decade. This article examines the stark contrast between China's systematic approach to air quality improvement through strict enforcement, regional coordination, and sustainable policies, compared to India's ongoing challenges with implementation despite similar mitigation attempts.
82% of Delhi Residents Know Someone Suffering From Air Pollution-Related Illness, Survey Reveals
Dec 15, 2025 09:56 pm CST
A recent LocalCircles survey reveals that 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone suffering from severe health conditions attributed to long-term air pollution exposure, with 28% reporting four or more affected individuals in their social circle. As Delhi's AQI reached a dangerous 498, residents face increasing health and financial concerns, with 73% worried about affording healthcare and 8% planning to relocate due to the persistent toxic air quality.
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.
15 Arrested After Using Pepper Spray on Police During Delhi's Air Pollution Protests: Crisis Deepens as AQI Worsens
Nov 24, 2025 01:22 pm CST
Delhi authorities have arrested 15 protesters following confrontations at air pollution demonstrations where officers were allegedly attacked with pepper spray. As the capital's air quality continues to deteriorate into 'severe' categories, officials have escalated emergency measures under the Graded Response Action Plan, implementing work-from-home policies and increased restrictions to combat the worsening air crisis across Delhi-NCR.
Supreme Court Addresses Worsening Delhi Air Quality as Stubble Burning Intensifies in Punjab and Haryana
Nov 11, 2025 09:19 pm CST
The Supreme Court is set to issue orders addressing stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana that is significantly worsening Delhi-NCR's air quality. Despite previous court directives, farmers continue burning crop residue with impunity, contributing to Delhi's first severe air pollution day. The Commission for Air Quality Management has been asked to present an affidavit detailing preventive measures, while concerns about non-functional monitoring stations during Diwali have also been raised.
Delhi Implements GRAP-3 as Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Severe' Levels: What You Need to Know
Nov 11, 2025 01:20 pm CST
Delhi has activated Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3) after air quality reached 'Severe' levels with an AQI of 425. This implementation brings strict restrictions on construction activities, vehicle usage, and school operations while aiming to combat dangerous pollution levels. Despite this surge, overall air quality metrics for 2025 show improvement compared to previous years, with significant reductions in farm fires across Punjab and Haryana.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: Understanding GRAP-3 Restrictions and Their Impact on Daily Life
Nov 10, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Delhi continues to battle hazardous air quality with an AQI of 347, prompting potential implementation of GRAP-3 measures. These restrictions include bans on construction activities, certain vehicles, and recommendations for work-from-home arrangements. The comprehensive four-tier GRAP framework aims to mitigate severe pollution levels through targeted interventions while providing exemptions for essential services.
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's Dangerous AQI Crisis: Shashi Tharoor Highlights Six Years of Environmental Neglect
Nov 08, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has highlighted the persistent air quality crisis in Delhi by resharing a six-year-old post about the capital's pollution. With current AQI levels reaching a hazardous 653, nearby cities reporting "severe" ratings, and hospitals seeing a 25% increase in respiratory cases, Delhi's environmental emergency continues to worsen despite years of warnings.
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.