air quality monitoring
Delhi Implements Strict PUC Certificate Enforcement: No Fuel Without Valid Pollution Certificate From December 18
Dec 17, 2025 12:54 am CST
Starting December 18, Delhi will enforce a new regulation prohibiting vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates from refueling at petrol stations. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced comprehensive measures including camera surveillance at fuel stations, entry restrictions for non-BS-VI vehicles, and expansion of the city's electric bus fleet to combat deteriorating air quality in the national capital.
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.
82% of Delhi Residents Know Someone Suffering From Air Pollution-Related Illness, Survey Reveals
Dec 15, 2025 09:56 pm CST
A recent LocalCircles survey reveals that 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone suffering from severe health conditions attributed to long-term air pollution exposure, with 28% reporting four or more affected individuals in their social circle. As Delhi's AQI reached a dangerous 498, residents face increasing health and financial concerns, with 73% worried about affording healthcare and 8% planning to relocate due to the persistent toxic air quality.
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 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.
India's Air Quality Crisis: Experts Call for Science-Based Standards as WHO Guidelines Remain Unimplemented
Dec 12, 2025 07:43 am CST
India faces severe air pollution with 13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities located within its borders. While the government maintains WHO air quality guidelines are merely advisory and defends its 16-year-old standards based on local factors, environmental experts emphasize the urgent need to align policies with health-based science as pollution continues to claim millions of lives annually and significantly reduces life expectancy across the nation.
World Bank Approves $305 Million for Haryana's Ambitious Clean Air Project: Transforming the State by 2030
Dec 12, 2025 01:57 am CST
The World Bank has approved $305 million for Haryana's Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development, aiming to transform the state into a pollution-free region by 2030. The comprehensive $439 million (Rs 3,646 crore) initiative will implement multisectoral interventions across transport, industry, and agriculture, including deploying 500 electric buses and establishing advanced air quality monitoring systems throughout the state.
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 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 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.