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Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: AQI Improves Slightly to 'Very Poor' Level as City Continues to Battle Hazardous Smog
Dec 16, 2025 11:19 am CST
Delhi's air quality showed marginal improvement on Tuesday with AQI at 378, still in the 'very poor' category according to CPCB data. Despite the slight improvement from Monday's 'severe' levels, toxic smog continues to blanket the city, reducing visibility and affecting daily life. Areas like Ghazipur and Anand Vihar recorded 'severe' pollution levels around 410, while flight operations face disruptions and schools have shifted to online learning for younger students.
Delhi's Toxic Winter Crisis: AQI Exceeds 460 as North India Struggles with Severe Air Pollution
Dec 15, 2025 10:09 pm CST
Delhi and surrounding NCR cities are experiencing hazardous air quality with AQI readings exceeding 460, causing flight disruptions and health concerns. While North India suffocates under toxic smog, the pollution crisis shows a stark regional divide with southern cities enjoying moderate air quality. Authorities have implemented emergency measures, but experts call for more comprehensive solutions to address this recurring winter phenomenon.
Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels: Multiple Areas Record Severe AQI
Dec 13, 2025 11:48 am CST
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to alarming levels, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 390, categorized as "very poor." Multiple areas including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and Ghazipur have recorded severe AQI levels above 435, posing serious health risks to residents. The combination of smog and shallow fog has reduced visibility across the capital, affecting flight operations and daily activities despite recent pollution control efforts.
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.
Indian Cities Record Decade of Unsafe Air Quality Levels Despite National Clean Air Programme
Nov 28, 2025 11:08 pm CST
A comprehensive ten-year analysis reveals that no major Indian city has achieved safe air quality levels since 2015, with even Bengaluru consistently exceeding safe thresholds. Delhi remains the most polluted metropolis despite various interventions, while local pollution sources now outweigh seasonal factors across urban India, creating serious health risks for millions of outdoor workers.
Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis: Data Reveals Multiple Sources Beyond Farm Fires Contributing to Toxic Air Quality
Nov 26, 2025 10:44 pm CST
Analysis of Delhi's deteriorating air quality shows farm fires contribute significantly during peak periods but account for only part of the pollution problem. Data indicates surrounding cities contribute 29.5% of pollutants, while transport adds 19.7% and unidentified sources comprise an alarming 34.8%. Despite fluctuating farm fire contributions, Delhi's AQI remains dangerously above safe levels across all areas, highlighting the need for a comprehensive multi-regional approach to combat the seasonal air quality crisis.
Delhi Implements Stricter Anti-Pollution Measures as Air Quality Deteriorates to Very Poor Levels
Nov 22, 2025 05:33 pm CST
Delhi has intensified its anti-pollution measures with the Commission for Air Quality Management revising the Graded Response Action Plan as winter approaches. With the capital recording an AQI of 360, classified as 'very poor', authorities have moved GRAP-IV restrictions to GRAP-III level, potentially implementing 50% work-from-home policies for offices and postponing school sporting events to combat the deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region.
Delhi Implements GRAP-3 as Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Severe' Levels: What You Need to Know
Nov 11, 2025 01:20 pm CST
Delhi has activated Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3) after air quality reached 'Severe' levels with an AQI of 425. This implementation brings strict restrictions on construction activities, vehicle usage, and school operations while aiming to combat dangerous pollution levels. Despite this surge, overall air quality metrics for 2025 show improvement compared to previous years, with significant reductions in farm fires across Punjab and Haryana.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Thick Haze Blankets Capital as AQI Remains 'Very Poor' Despite Residents' Protests
Nov 10, 2025 12:04 pm CST
Delhi continues to struggle with dangerous air quality levels as the AQI hovers at 345, placing most areas in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category. Despite slight improvements from Sunday's readings, thick smog envelops the capital region while authorities hold off on implementing stricter GRAP-3 restrictions. Concerned residents staged protests at India Gate demanding immediate government action to address this ongoing public health emergency affecting millions across the National Capital Region.