Delhi pollution levels

  • 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 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.

  • Delhi Government Postpones School Sports Events as Air Quality Reaches Very Poor Levels

    Delhi Government Postpones School Sports Events as Air Quality Reaches Very Poor Levels

    Nov 21, 2025 07:14 pm CST

    The Delhi government has ordered all educational institutions to postpone physical sports competitions due to deteriorating air quality, with AQI reaching 370 in the 'very poor' category. The directive, following CAQM guidelines, affects schools, colleges, and sports bodies across the capital, with 13 monitoring stations already recording 'severe' pollution levels.

  • Delhi Air Purifier Sales Surge 70% as Air Quality Index Remains in Poor Category

    Delhi Air Purifier Sales Surge 70% as Air Quality Index Remains in Poor Category

    Oct 24, 2025 10:50 pm CST

    Delhi residents are rushing to purchase air purifiers and masks as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the "poor" category, resulting in a 60-70% sales increase. With the AQI reaching 354, the highest this season, electronics retailers report receiving over 20 daily inquiries for air purification devices, while some stores have seen weekly sales jump from 10 units to 40 units in just days.