Traffic Emissions, Not Stubble Burning, Keep Delhi Air Quality in 'Severe' Category: CSE Report Analysis

Dec 01, 2025 11:20 pm CST

A comprehensive analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment reveals that despite reduced stubble burning, Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' to 'severe', primarily due to local emissions from traffic and industry. The study identifies a "toxic cocktail" of PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide as the main culprits, with pollution hotspots expanding across the capital and neighboring NCR regions experiencing prolonged smog episodes.