Delhi air pollution
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's Air Pollution Crisis: Over 200,000 Respiratory Cases Reported in Major Hospitals Within Three Years
Dec 03, 2025 08:17 pm CST
Parliamentary data reveals alarming statistics as Delhi's major hospitals recorded 204,758 acute respiratory illness cases between 2022-2024, with 30,420 requiring hospitalization. Despite annual health advisories, the capital continues to struggle with severe air pollution, leading to increasingly serious respiratory conditions requiring medical intervention.
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 High Court to Hear Critical Petition Addressing Life-Threatening Air Pollution Crisis in National Capital
Dec 02, 2025 11:17 pm CST
The Delhi High Court will hear an urgent petition filed by the Greater Kailash-II Welfare Association seeking immediate and effective measures to combat dangerous air pollution levels in Delhi. The case highlights the city's deteriorating air quality that frequently reaches hazardous levels, causing serious health issues among residents while authorities allegedly respond with delayed and inadequate actions despite expert warnings of life-threatening conditions.
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.
Traffic Emissions, Not Stubble Burning, Keep Delhi Air Quality in 'Severe' Category: CSE Report Analysis
Dec 01, 2025 11:20 pm CST
A comprehensive analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment reveals that despite reduced stubble burning, Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' to 'severe', primarily due to local emissions from traffic and industry. The study identifies a "toxic cocktail" of PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide as the main culprits, with pollution hotspots expanding across the capital and neighboring NCR regions experiencing prolonged smog episodes.
Supreme Court Demands Time-Bound Action Plan to Combat Delhi's Worsening Air Pollution Crisis
Dec 01, 2025 07:01 pm CST
The Supreme Court has instructed the Commission for Air Quality Management and NCR state authorities to develop a concrete, actionable strategy addressing Delhi's persistent air pollution problem. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that while stubble burning contributes to the crisis, it represents just one aspect of a broader environmental challenge requiring coordinated expert solutions rather than political battles.
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 Divide: Government Official Uses Air Purifiers While Citizens Breathe Toxic Air
Nov 27, 2025 09:43 pm CST
A Delhi resident exposed the growing inequality in air pollution exposure by documenting how a senior government official uses air purifiers in both car and office, while ordinary citizens endure toxic air with AQI levels exceeding 500. This viral Reddit post highlights how decision-makers remain insulated from the environmental crisis affecting millions of Delhi residents daily.
Delhi Congress Leaders Protest Air Pollution Crisis With Oxygen Masks and Cylinders: Demands Immediate Action
Nov 27, 2025 02:02 am CST
Delhi Congress leaders staged a dramatic protest against the capital's dangerous air pollution levels by conducting a press conference wearing masks and carrying oxygen cylinders. With AQI levels at 335, leaders highlighted the impact on construction workers and demanded immediate action from the BJP government to address this growing health emergency that has persisted for 12 days.