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Delhi's Winter Crisis: Understanding the Temperature-Pollution Relationship in November-December
Dec 05, 2025 10:44 pm CST
Delhi faces its annual winter pollution crisis as temperatures plummet to 5°C, trapping pollutants and pushing AQI readings above 300. Data analysis reveals a clear inverse relationship between falling temperatures and worsening air quality, with pollution levels peaking when temperatures drop below 20°C. As December progresses, the cold, stagnant air continues to lock pollutants in place, creating hazardous conditions that have sparked protests across the capital.
Delhi Air Quality Improves from Very Poor to Poor Category Despite Persistent Smog Conditions
Nov 30, 2025 11:17 am CST
Delhi experiences slight improvement in air quality with AQI shifting from 'very poor' to 'poor' category, though toxic smog continues to blanket the city. Government monitoring efforts face criticism as health experts warn of reduced life expectancy from prolonged exposure to polluted air, triggering calls for parliamentary debate on the environmental crisis.
Rahul Gandhi Demands Parliamentary Action on Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis, Questions PM Modi's Silence
Nov 28, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for an immediate parliamentary debate on Delhi's worsening air pollution, which has remained at 'very poor' levels for over two weeks. Meeting with concerned mothers, Gandhi questioned PM Modi's silence on what he terms a "health emergency" affecting children's health nationwide and demanded an enforceable action plan to address the crisis as doctors warn about increasing pollution-related health risks.
Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: 80% Residents Face Health Issues, 68% Seek Medical Help, Study Reveals
Nov 28, 2025 02:45 am CST
A comprehensive survey of 4,000 Delhi-NCR residents reveals alarming health impacts of air pollution, with over 80% experiencing persistent respiratory issues and 68% seeking medical help. The study shows 76% of residents limiting outdoor activities while 79% consider relocating, creating both a public health emergency and financial burden as 85% report increased household expenses due to pollution-related costs.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: North India Battles Toxic Smog Throughout November
Nov 25, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Delhi and surrounding NCR cities face a severe public health emergency as air quality remains in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category for weeks. Despite emergency measures including school closures and work-from-home directives, pollution levels continue to endanger residents' health, with Hapur, Noida, and Greater Noida consistently recording the worst air quality indexes across India.
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.
Priyanka Gandhi Urges Immediate Action On Delhi's Toxic Air Crisis: AQI Reaches Severe Levels
Nov 02, 2025 02:46 pm CST
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for urgent intervention from both central and state governments as Delhi's air quality deteriorates to severe levels, with an average AQI of 303. The Congress leader compared the pollution to a "grey shroud" over the city, highlighting the health risks to children, elderly residents, and those with respiratory conditions. Delhi authorities are attempting cloud seeding trials while implementing GRAP stage two restrictions to combat the worsening environmental crisis.