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Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels as Farm Fires Contribute 22% to Pollution
Nov 13, 2025 10:48 am CST
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for a second consecutive day, with an AQI of 418. Stubble burning in neighboring states contributed 22.4% to pollution levels, posing serious health risks to residents. Weather forecasts predict a slight improvement with temperatures continuing to drop and shallow fog expected on Thursday.
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.
Shocking Contrast: Air Quality Difference Between Delhi and Vienna Captured in Viral Plane Video
Nov 06, 2025 01:06 pm CST
A viral video shows the dramatic difference in air quality between Vienna, Austria and Delhi, India, highlighting Delhi's severe pollution crisis. The footage reveals Vienna's clear, green landscape contrasted with Delhi's thick yellowish smog. Recent data shows Delhi ranked as India's sixth most polluted city, with air pollution causing 15% of all deaths in 2023, despite ongoing mitigation efforts.
Delhi Ranks 6th Among India's Most Polluted Cities in October: Comprehensive Air Quality Study Reveals
Nov 04, 2025 10:58 pm CST
A comprehensive air quality analysis by CREA reveals Delhi ranked as India's 6th most polluted city in October 2023, with PM2.5 levels tripling from September. Haryana's Dharuhera topped the list at 123 µg/m³, while four cities each from UP and Haryana dominated the top 10 - all within the NCR. Despite minimal stubble burning contribution, the findings highlight the need for year-round pollution mitigation strategies beyond seasonal measures.
Delhi Plans Cloud Seeding Within Days as Air Quality Deteriorates Before Diwali Celebrations
Oct 15, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Delhi Environment Minister announces imminent cloud seeding operations as air quality worsens ahead of Diwali. With GRAP-1 restrictions already in place and Supreme Court allowing green crackers, the capital city is employing multiple strategies to combat its notorious winter pollution that reduces residents' life expectancy by nearly 12 years compared to WHO guidelines.