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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.
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 Returns to 'Very Poor' Category: AQI Rises to 304 After Brief Improvement
Dec 01, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated back to the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 304 after a brief improvement to 'poor' on Sunday. The capital continues its winter pollution crisis as transport emissions contribute 20% to the pollution levels, while simultaneously experiencing cold wave conditions with temperatures dropping to 5.7 degrees Celsius, 4.6 degrees below normal.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: 13 Days of 'Very Poor' AQI With No Relief in Sight
Nov 27, 2025 01:24 am CST
Delhi continues to struggle with 'very poor' air quality for the 13th consecutive day, recording an AQI of 327. With vehicular emissions contributing 21.6% to pollution levels and no improvement expected soon, health experts are recommending regular diagnostic screening for vulnerable populations to detect early signs of pollution-related health issues.
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.
Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels as Weak Winds Trap Pollutants Across NCR Region
Nov 03, 2025 02:37 am CST
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to "very poor" levels with an AQI of 366, as weak winds trap pollutants across the city. Three monitoring stations recorded "severe" air quality above 400, with PM2.5 levels reaching 189.6 micrograms per cubic meter. Health concerns are rising for vulnerable populations while neighboring NCR cities also struggle with hazardous air conditions, prompting vehicle restrictions in the capital.
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 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.