Anand Vihar pollution
Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: AQI Improves Slightly to 'Very Poor' Level as City Continues to Battle Hazardous Smog
Dec 16, 2025 11:19 am CST
Delhi's air quality showed marginal improvement on Tuesday with AQI at 378, still in the 'very poor' category according to CPCB data. Despite the slight improvement from Monday's 'severe' levels, toxic smog continues to blanket the city, reducing visibility and affecting daily life. Areas like Ghazipur and Anand Vihar recorded 'severe' pollution levels around 410, while flight operations face disruptions and schools have shifted to online learning for younger students.
Delhi Air Quality Reaches Near-Severe Levels with AQI 372: Transport Sector Emerges as Top Contributor
Dec 03, 2025 03:05 am CST
Delhi's air quality deteriorated to an AQI of 372 on Tuesday, with 16 monitoring stations already recording 'severe' pollution levels above 400. The transport sector contributed 18.4% to the pollution load, making it the largest local source. Officials forecast continued 'very poor' air quality in the coming days while temperatures hover around normal range, with foggy conditions expected on Wednesday.
Delhi's Green Diwali Experiment: Air Quality Data Reveals Limited Impact Despite Eco-Friendly Fireworks
Oct 21, 2025 11:30 am CST
Despite the Supreme Court's directive to use eco-friendly green crackers during Diwali celebrations, Delhi woke up to hazardous air quality with an AQI of 350. Historical data shows a concerning trend of severe post-Diwali pollution regardless of firecracker restrictions, raising questions about the effectiveness of current pollution control strategies and highlighting the ongoing public health crisis in India's capital region.
Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Poor' for 5th Day as Diwali Approaches: 9 Stations Enter 'Very Poor' Category
Oct 19, 2025 02:21 am CST
Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate, remaining in the "poor" category for the fifth consecutive day with nine monitoring stations now in the "very poor" zone. With an overall AQI of 268, pollution levels are rising ahead of Diwali, with Anand Vihar recording the highest reading at 389. Transport emissions contribute 15.6% of total pollution as authorities issue warnings for the coming days.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: 5 Monitoring Stations Record 'Very Poor' AQI Exceeding 300
Oct 15, 2025 06:48 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated significantly with five monitoring stations recording 'very poor' AQI levels above 300. Anand Vihar topped the list at 345, while 20 other stations reported 'poor' air quality. Transport emissions remain the biggest pollution contributor at 19.8% as the city continues to struggle with worsening air conditions despite below-normal temperatures.