Central Pollution Control Board

  • Delhi AQI Deteriorates to Very Poor Levels with Forecast of Severe Conditions Ahead

    Delhi AQI Deteriorates to Very Poor Levels with Forecast of Severe Conditions Ahead

    Dec 09, 2025 01:41 am CST

    Delhi's air quality remains locked in the 'very poor' category with AQI exceeding 300, as experts predict conditions will worsen to 'severe' in coming days. Transport contributes 17.7% to local pollution, while neighboring NCR districts also significantly impact air quality levels. The IMD forecasts partly cloudy conditions with temperatures ranging between 9-24°C for Tuesday.

  • Delhi Air Quality Reaches Near-Severe Levels with AQI 372: Transport Sector Emerges as Top Contributor

    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 Air Quality Improves from Very Poor to Poor Category Despite Persistent Smog Conditions

    Delhi Air Quality Improves from Very Poor to Poor Category Despite Persistent Smog Conditions

    Nov 30, 2025 11:17 am CST

    Delhi experiences slight improvement in air quality with AQI shifting from 'very poor' to 'poor' category, though toxic smog continues to blanket the city. Government monitoring efforts face criticism as health experts warn of reduced life expectancy from prolonged exposure to polluted air, triggering calls for parliamentary debate on the environmental crisis.

  • Delhi Implements Stricter Anti-Pollution Measures as Air Quality Deteriorates to Very Poor Levels

    Delhi Implements Stricter Anti-Pollution Measures as Air Quality Deteriorates to Very Poor Levels

    Nov 22, 2025 05:33 pm CST

    Delhi has intensified its anti-pollution measures with the Commission for Air Quality Management revising the Graded Response Action Plan as winter approaches. With the capital recording an AQI of 360, classified as 'very poor', authorities have moved GRAP-IV restrictions to GRAP-III level, potentially implementing 50% work-from-home policies for offices and postponing school sporting events to combat the deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region.

  • Delhi Air Quality Remains "Very Poor" with AQI 360: Fog and 100% Humidity Forecast

    Delhi Air Quality Remains "Very Poor" with AQI 360: Fog and 100% Humidity Forecast

    Nov 22, 2025 12:38 pm CST

    Delhi continues to experience very poor air quality with an AQI of 360. The Central Pollution Control Board data shows no improvement in pollution levels, while the India Meteorological Department forecasts fog and 100% humidity with temperatures ranging from 11.8°C to 28.2°C for the day.

  • Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Denies Stubble Burning Link to Delhi

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Denies Stubble Burning Link to Delhi's Worsening Air Quality Crisis

    Nov 19, 2025 12:42 am CST

    Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected claims that agricultural smoke from his state contributes to Delhi's air pollution crisis, citing wind patterns and timing of harvests. Meanwhile, Delhi continues to struggle with "very poor" air quality levels as political blame games intensify between AAP and BJP over the worsening environmental situation in the national capital region.

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    Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels as Farm Fires Contribute 22% to Pollution

    Nov 13, 2025 10:48 am CST

    Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for a second consecutive day, with an AQI of 418. Stubble burning in neighboring states contributed 22.4% to pollution levels, posing serious health risks to residents. Weather forecasts predict a slight improvement with temperatures continuing to drop and shallow fog expected on Thursday.

  • Delhi AQI Reaches Severe Level of 428: First Critical Air Pollution Day of 2025

    Delhi AQI Reaches Severe Level of 428: First Critical Air Pollution Day of 2025

    Nov 11, 2025 10:03 pm CST

    Delhi has recorded its first severe air pollution day of 2025, with AQI levels spiking to 428. This dangerous deterioration from the previous "very poor" air quality is attributed to stagnant weather conditions and local emissions, creating health risks for all residents, especially those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. The last comparable air quality crisis occurred in December 2024.

  • Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Thick Haze Blankets Capital as AQI Remains

    Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Thick Haze Blankets Capital as AQI Remains 'Very Poor' Despite Residents' Protests

    Nov 10, 2025 12:04 pm CST

    Delhi continues to struggle with dangerous air quality levels as the AQI hovers at 345, placing most areas in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category. Despite slight improvements from Sunday's readings, thick smog envelops the capital region while authorities hold off on implementing stricter GRAP-3 restrictions. Concerned residents staged protests at India Gate demanding immediate government action to address this ongoing public health emergency affecting millions across the National Capital Region.

  • Delhi Air Quality Crisis: 5 Monitoring Stations Record

    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.