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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.
Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Poor' for 5th Day as Diwali Approaches: 9 Stations Enter 'Very Poor' Category
Oct 19, 2025 02:21 am CST
Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate, remaining in the "poor" category for the fifth consecutive day with nine monitoring stations now in the "very poor" zone. With an overall AQI of 268, pollution levels are rising ahead of Diwali, with Anand Vihar recording the highest reading at 389. Transport emissions contribute 15.6% of total pollution as authorities issue warnings for the coming days.
Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Poor' For Fourth Consecutive Day With Rising Pollution Levels Before Diwali
Oct 17, 2025 10:57 pm CST
Delhi and surrounding NCR cities continue to experience deteriorating air quality with AQI readings in the 'poor' category for the fourth straight day. Ghaziabad recorded the worst air quality in India at 306 AQI, while transport emissions contribute nearly 18% to Delhi's pollution. Authorities monitor stubble burning incidents across neighboring states as Diwali approaches.