Page 11 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi wakes up to toxic skies after Diwali, 36 of 38 zones in red
While most areas in the national capital recorded AQI levels above 300, several localities, including Greater Kailash and Patel Nagar, breached the 500 mark
 "Delhi wakes up to toxic skies after Diwali, 36 of 38 zones in red")
Delhi records minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, AQI rises to 284
The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 33 degrees Celsius
 "Delhi records minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, AQI rises to 284")
Delhi air quality remains 'poor' ahead of Diwali, temperatures dips
The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius, the IMD said
 "Delhi air quality remains 'poor' ahead of Diwali, temperatures dips")
Air quality remains 'poor' in Delhi for third day, AQI rises to 237
An AQI reading of 210 was recorded on Wednesday morning, and 201 the day before
 "Air quality remains 'poor' in Delhi for third day, AQI rises to 237")
Delhi's AQI hits 211; CAQM implements Grap Stage-I pollution curbs
The CAQM said that Delhi recorded an AQI of 211 (poor) on Tuesday, which is expected to remain in the same category in the coming days
 "Delhi's AQI hits 211; CAQM implements Grap Stage-I pollution curbs")
Delhi posts best Jan-Sep air quality since 2018, AQI averages 164 this year
The environment ministry said Delhi's average AQI dropped to 164 in Jan-Sep 2025, with no 'severe' days recorded, while PM2.5 and PM10 levels fell to their lowest since 2018, excluding 2020
 "Delhi posts best Jan-Sep air quality since 2018, AQI averages 164 this year")
Delhi to see clear skies as monsoon withdraws, AQI remains moderate
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mostly clear skies over the national capital for the next week, signalling the end of the rainy spell
 "Delhi to see clear skies as monsoon withdraws, AQI remains moderate")
Delhi to see light rain, cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast
According to the IMD, southwest monsoon is expected to start withdrawing from parts of northwest India by September 15
 "Delhi to see light rain, cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast")
Delhi to remain dry with cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast
IMD forecasts dry conditions in the capital until September 17; Himachal records 380 monsoon deaths and Telangana faces waterlogging and disruptions due to incessant rainfall
 "Delhi to remain dry with cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast")
Delhi to remain partly cloudy today; heavy rain likely across India
Delhi to see warm, dry weather through the week as Northeast, Northwest, Central and South India brace for heavy rain spells
 "Delhi to remain partly cloudy today; heavy rain likely across India")
Delhi to see light rain, AQI to worsen as Rajasthan faces heavy showers
The IMD forecast light rainfall and cloudy skies for Delhi this week, with AQI predicted to dip to the 'moderate' category; Rajasthan remains under heavy rain alert
 "Delhi to see light rain, AQI to worsen as Rajasthan faces heavy showers")
Delhi-NCR residents lose over 8 years of life to toxic air, says study
According to the AQLI 2025 report, Indians breathe air worse than WHO's safe limits, losing 3.5 years of life expectancy, up to double in Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
 "Delhi-NCR residents lose over 8 years of life to toxic air, says study")
Light rain likely in Delhi till Sept 5; IMD warns of flash floods up north
IMD forecasts light rain and cloudy skies in Delhi through September 5, while northern states brace for heavy showers and flash flood risks in vulnerable districts
 "Light rain likely in Delhi till Sept 5; IMD warns of flash floods up north")
Light rainfall, cleaner air greets Delhi on 79th Independence Day
Delhi to see cloudy skies, light rain till Aug 20; IMD forecasts morning and evening showers with no alerts issued for the week
 "Light rainfall, cleaner air greets Delhi on 79th Independence Day")
Cloudy skies, drizzle in Delhi; IMD issues heavy rain alert for Uttarakhand
IMD forecasts cloudy skies and drizzle in Delhi; Uttarakhand faces red, orange, and yellow alerts for heavy to very heavy rain in multiple districts this week
 "Cloudy skies, drizzle in Delhi; IMD issues heavy rain alert for Uttarakhand")
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi as Himachal reels under monsoon fury
Delhi to see light rain and satisfactory air quality through the week, while Himachal Pradesh faces heavy rainfall with significant monsoon damage
 "Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi as Himachal reels under monsoon fury")
IMD forecasts rain in Delhi today; AQI slips further to moderate range
Rain likely in Delhi till August 8, says IMD; air quality drops to moderate. UP to witness more showers due to active monsoon and cyclonic circulation
 "IMD forecasts rain in Delhi today; AQI slips further to moderate range")
Delhi sees cleanest July air in 7 years; heavy rains likely in Aug-Sept
Average AQI in the national capital for July drops to 78, with 29 'satisfactory' air days; IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in the second half of monsoon
 "Delhi sees cleanest July air in 7 years; heavy rains likely in Aug-Sept")
Delhi gets cleanest July air in 7 years as average AQI drops to 78: CAQM
According to the CAQM, the average AQI for July in previous years stood at 104 in 2018, 134 in 2019, 84 in 2020, 110 in 2021, 87 in 2022, 84 in 2023 and 96 in 2024
 "Delhi gets cleanest July air in 7 years as average AQI drops to 78: CAQM")
Delhi to see light rain, thunderstorms today; AQI remains satisfactory
No major alerts issued as Delhi braces for light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and cloudy skies through month-end