NCR pollution
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'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.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Demands Coordinated Action on Air Pollution Crisis at Northern Zonal Council Meeting
Nov 17, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged neighboring states for immediate joint action on air pollution at the Northern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah. With Delhi's AQI at 351 in the "very poor" category, Gupta advocated for stricter controls on stubble burning, industrial emissions, dust management, and zero-emission transport following Supreme Court criticism of inadequate environmental enforcement in Punjab and Haryana.