Delhi pollution
Delhi Minister Demands Visible Results in Pollution Control Efforts from Municipal Corporation
Nov 06, 2025 12:19 am CST
Delhi's Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood has criticized the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for lack of visible improvement in pollution control, directing officials to intensify anti-pollution measures, improve waste management, and implement stricter monitoring at landfill sites while exploring clean energy solutions to address the city's deteriorating air quality.
Delhi Chief Minister Ignores Air Pollution Questions While Campaigning in Bihar as AQI Reaches Dangerous Levels
Nov 04, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Delhi faces severe air pollution with AQI at 309 while Chief Minister Rekha Gupta campaigns in Bihar, avoiding questions about the capital's environmental crisis. Post-Diwali smog has returned despite reduced stubble burning, with PM2.5 levels reaching 100 times safe limits as political blame games continue between BJP and AAP.
Political Clash Erupts Over Delhi's Worsening Air Quality as Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP
Nov 04, 2025 11:46 am CST
Delhi's deteriorating air quality has sparked a fierce political confrontation between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and BJP's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. As the capital's AQI reaches "very poor" levels exceeding 300 and several areas entering the "severe" category above 400, politicians trade accusations while environmental experts warn that seasonal blame games won't resolve Delhi's persistent smog crisis affecting millions of residents.
Delhi Air Quality Improves to 'Poor' Category from 'Very Poor' as AQI Drops to 294
Oct 29, 2025 02:18 am CST
Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Tuesday, shifting from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI dropping to 294. Despite improvement, 16 monitoring stations still reported 'very poor' air quality, with Siri Fort remaining the most polluted at AQI 347. Forecasts predict 'poor' to 'very poor' conditions to continue through October.
Delhi's Cloud Seeding Trials Show Limited Success in Combating Air Pollution Crisis
Oct 29, 2025 02:18 am CST
IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agarwal reports that Delhi's initial cloud seeding efforts were "not completely successful" due to low moisture content in clouds. While not a permanent solution to the city's pollution crisis, these trials showed some reduction in PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels in targeted areas. Additional flights are scheduled as authorities continue seeking emergency measures to improve Delhi's air quality.
Delhi Implements Cloud Seeding Trials to Combat Record Air Pollution Levels
Oct 28, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Delhi has conducted two cloud seeding trials to stimulate rainfall and reduce severe air pollution, as the city's AQI continues to exceed 300 in multiple areas. Despite a 77.5% reduction in farm fires, PM2.5 levels have reached 488 micrograms per cubic meter after Diwali—nearly 100 times WHO recommendations. The government has partnered with IIT Kanpur for five trials costing Rs 3.21 crore, though low cloud moisture content may limit effectiveness.
Delhi's Toxic Air Crisis: How Residents Are Coping With Dangerous Pollution Levels
Oct 27, 2025 07:58 pm CST
Delhi-NCR residents are battling severe air pollution with AQI levels exceeding 400 in some areas, forcing many to rely on masks, air purifiers, and medication. A recent survey shows 75% of households are experiencing health effects including respiratory problems, burning eyes, and sleep difficulties, with vulnerable populations particularly at risk despite reduced stubble burning incidents in neighboring states.
Delhi Air Quality Improves to 'Poor' Category with AQI 261, Anand Vihar Remains in 'Severe' Range
Oct 26, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Delhi's air quality showed slight improvement with AQI dropping to 261 in the 'poor' category from 290 the previous day. However, Anand Vihar station recorded 'severe' pollution with AQI at 415, while seven other stations remained in the 'very poor' category. Temperature settled at 16.9°C with forecast predicting clear skies and maximum temperature around 32°C.
Delhi's Political Battle Intensifies as Diwali Celebration Sparks Air Quality Crisis and BJP-AAP Clash
Oct 21, 2025 08:11 pm CST
Delhi's post-Diwali air quality crisis has reignited political tensions between BJP and AAP, with Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accusing the opposition of attempting to "defame Diwali" while defending the government's pollution control efforts. As hazardous smog blankets the capital, both parties exchange accusations about responsibility for the environmental crisis, bringing religious celebrations and pollution management strategies into a heated public debate.
Delhi Pollution Crisis: AAP-BJP Blame Game Escalates as Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels Post-Diwali
Oct 21, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Following Diwali celebrations, Delhi's air quality plunged to 'very poor' levels, triggering a political confrontation between AAP and BJP. While AAP mocked CM Rekha Gupta's handling of the crisis, BJP blamed citizens for ignoring firecracker restrictions and neighboring states for stubble burning. With AQI readings exceeding 350 across the capital and 35 of 38 monitoring stations in the 'red zone', the environmental emergency highlights ongoing governance challenges in addressing Delhi's annual pollution crisis.