AQI levels
Delhi Chief Minister Ignores Air Pollution Questions While Campaigning in Bihar as AQI Reaches Dangerous Levels
Nov 04, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Delhi faces severe air pollution with AQI at 309 while Chief Minister Rekha Gupta campaigns in Bihar, avoiding questions about the capital's environmental crisis. Post-Diwali smog has returned despite reduced stubble burning, with PM2.5 levels reaching 100 times safe limits as political blame games continue between BJP and AAP.
Political Clash Erupts Over Delhi's Worsening Air Quality as Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP
Nov 04, 2025 11:46 am CST
Delhi's deteriorating air quality has sparked a fierce political confrontation between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and BJP's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. As the capital's AQI reaches "very poor" levels exceeding 300 and several areas entering the "severe" category above 400, politicians trade accusations while environmental experts warn that seasonal blame games won't resolve Delhi's persistent smog crisis affecting millions of residents.
Delhi Air Quality Improves to 'Poor' Category from 'Very Poor' as AQI Drops to 294
Oct 29, 2025 02:18 am CST
Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Tuesday, shifting from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI dropping to 294. Despite improvement, 16 monitoring stations still reported 'very poor' air quality, with Siri Fort remaining the most polluted at AQI 347. Forecasts predict 'poor' to 'very poor' conditions to continue through October.
Severe Air Pollution Crisis in Kolkata and Howrah Following Kali Puja Celebrations: AQI Reaches Dangerous Levels
Oct 21, 2025 12:54 pm CST
Following Kali Puja celebrations, Kolkata and Howrah experienced dangerous deterioration in air quality as residents ignored the 8-10 PM firecracker restriction. AQI readings reached 'severe' levels of 364 in Howrah and 186 near Victoria Memorial, raising serious health concerns for vulnerable populations. Environmental activists blame authorities for failing to enforce regulations during festivities.