Delhi AQI
Punjab CM Challenges BJP: Delhi's Severe Pollution Persists Despite Absence of Stubble Burning
Dec 17, 2025 12:41 am CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questions BJP's narrative on pollution sources as Delhi's AQI reaches dangerous levels between 450-500 while Punjab reports no stubble burning incidents. Mann highlights that Punjab farmers have reduced stubble burning by 70-80%, yet Delhi's air quality crisis continues unabated, suggesting other factors are responsible for the capital's pollution problems.
Delhi Minister Apologizes for Severe Pollution Crisis as BJP and AAP Exchange Blame Over Air Quality Management
Dec 16, 2025 08:54 pm CST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has apologized for the capital's pollution crisis while blaming the previous AAP government. As Delhi's AQI hovers at 381 in the "very poor" category, political tensions escalate between BJP and AAP, with international implications as Singapore issues an advisory for its citizens in India. The ongoing crisis has sparked demands for immediate discussions in the Lok Sabha as politicians exchange accusations over responsibility for the deteriorating air quality.
Delhi's Political Battle Over Pollution: Kejriwal Defends Vipassana As Air Quality Reaches Critical Levels
Dec 15, 2025 11:00 am CST
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal criticizes current CM Rekha Gupta for mocking Vipassana meditation amid Delhi's worsening pollution crisis. As the city's AQI soars to a season-high of 461, political tensions escalate with AAP and BJP trading accusations over who bears responsibility for addressing the severe air quality situation affecting millions of residents.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: AQI Reaches Severe Levels as Thick Smog Engulfs Capital
Dec 14, 2025 09:24 am CST
Delhi faces a critical public health emergency as air quality plummets to severe levels with an AQI of 462. All 40 monitoring stations across the capital show dangerous pollution levels, prompting authorities to implement GRAP-4 restrictions. Health experts warn of immediate risks as visibility drops and PM2.5 becomes the primary pollutant affecting residents across the metropolis.
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.
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 Government Forms Two New Committees to Combat Persistent Air Pollution Crisis
Dec 07, 2025 01:37 am CST
The Delhi government has established an Expert Group on Air Pollution Mitigation and a High-Level Implementation Committee to address the city's persistent air quality crisis, as AQI remains in the 'very poor' category at 319. Despite Environment Minister Sirsa's optimism, environmental experts question whether these new panels will succeed where previous initiatives have failed in tackling Delhi's predictable winter smog problem.
Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Cloud Over Delhi: Impact on Aviation and Air Quality Explained
Nov 25, 2025 01:04 pm CST
A high-altitude volcanic ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has reached Delhi, disrupting flight operations across India. The plume, traveling at speeds up to 120 km/hour, contains sulphur dioxide and fine ash particles but remains at 25,000-45,000 feet, minimizing impact on Delhi's ground-level air quality. Aviation authorities have issued warnings, leading to flight adjustments rather than complete shutdowns as the cloud moves eastward toward China.
Maoist Slogans Emerge at Delhi Air Pollution Protest: Violence Erupts at India Gate Demonstration
Nov 24, 2025 12:17 pm CST
A protest against Delhi's severe air pollution at India Gate turned violent as demonstrators raised slogans supporting slain Maoist leader Madvi Hidma. Police confronted protesters who broke barricades and used pepper spray against officers, resulting in injuries and 15 arrests. The incident highlights the intersection of environmental activism with controversial political messaging as Delhi's air quality index reached dangerous levels around 400.
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.
