Delhi environment

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    Delhi's Air Quality Reaches 7-Year High: AQI Drops to 291 as Anti-Pollution Measures Show Results

    Nov 05, 2025 01:16 am CST

    Delhi has achieved its best air quality in seven years with an AQI of 291, significantly improved from 381 in 2024 and 415 in 2023. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa credits this improvement to year-round pollution control efforts, including intensified monitoring of construction sites, vehicular emissions, and waste burning. While challenges from crop burning and increasing vehicles remain, the coordinated approach is delivering measurable results for Delhi's air quality.

  • Delhi Government Plans Artificial Rain Through Cloud Seeding as Air Quality Worsens After Diwali Celebrations

    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.