Delhi NCR pollution
Delhi's Toxic Winter Crisis: AQI Exceeds 460 as North India Struggles with Severe Air Pollution
Dec 15, 2025 10:09 pm CST
Delhi and surrounding NCR cities are experiencing hazardous air quality with AQI readings exceeding 460, causing flight disruptions and health concerns. While North India suffocates under toxic smog, the pollution crisis shows a stark regional divide with southern cities enjoying moderate air quality. Authorities have implemented emergency measures, but experts call for more comprehensive solutions to address this recurring winter phenomenon.
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 Implements GRAP-4 as AQI Exceeds 440: Emergency Pollution Control Measures Activated
Dec 13, 2025 11:51 pm CST
Delhi's air quality deteriorated rapidly on Saturday, prompting authorities to escalate from GRAP-3 to GRAP-4 emergency measures within hours. With the AQI rising to 441, officials have banned non-essential trucks, halted all construction, recommended online classes for students, and advised offices to implement 50% work-from-home policies. The CAQM attributes the crisis to unfavorable weather conditions rather than local emissions.
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 Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Very Poor' Category: No Improvement Expected Until December 13
Dec 11, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has slipped back to the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 307 after a brief improvement. Transportation contributes 16.6% to pollution, while neighboring NCR regions significantly impact the capital's air quality. The IMD forecasts shallow to moderate fog with temperatures around 9-24°C, offering no relief until December 13.
Opposition MPs Don Gas Masks in Parliament to Protest Severe Air Pollution Crisis in Delhi NCR
Dec 03, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Opposition MPs staged a dramatic protest by wearing gas masks in Parliament, demanding urgent discussions on Delhi NCR's critical air pollution crisis. Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda called for immediate action as AQI levels reached 'Very Poor' to 'Severe' categories across the capital region, making normal breathing difficult and affecting millions of residents.
Delhi's Toxic Air Forces Child Into Surgery: Mother Shares Devastating Impact of Pollution Crisis
Nov 26, 2025 07:48 pm CST
A Delhi mother shares her heartbreaking story of how severe air pollution led to her young son's two-year battle with respiratory illness, ultimately requiring surgery. Sakshi Pahwa's viral testimony highlights the devastating health consequences of Delhi's toxic air quality on children and the urgent need for environmental action to protect vulnerable populations.
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: AQI Crosses 400 Mark Pushing Capital Into Severe Pollution Category
Nov 08, 2025 11:14 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has reached critical levels with multiple areas recording AQI above 400, placing it among India's most polluted cities. Stubble burning contributes 30% to the pollution crisis, while the national capital's air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' to 'severe' range in coming days, posing serious health concerns for residents.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: Green Crackers Fail as City Records Worst Post-Diwali Pollution in Five Years Despite Reduced Stubble Burning
Oct 21, 2025 11:08 pm CST
Delhi experienced its worst post-Diwali air pollution in five years despite a 77.5% reduction in stubble burning, with PM2.5 levels reaching 488 micrograms per cubic meter—100 times the WHO recommended limit. The catastrophic 212% increase from pre-Diwali levels highlights that even "green" firecrackers failed to prevent the toxic smog, confirming that local emissions remain the primary pollution source in the capital region. Experts warn this recurring health crisis demands immediate policy action beyond seasonal restrictions.