Page 12 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Cloudy skies, light rain likely in Delhi today; orange alert in Uttarakhand
Delhi may see cloudy skies and light showers today as AQI stays satisfactory; Uttarakhand issues orange alert in six districts, shuts schools in Dehradun
 "Cloudy skies, light rain likely in Delhi today; orange alert in Uttarakhand")
CAQM defers fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles in Delhi-NCR to Nov
The amendment was driven by the Government of NCT Delhi's concerns about the operational readiness of the Automated Number Plate Recognition system
 "CAQM defers fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles in Delhi-NCR to Nov")
Delhi under orange alert as monsoon arrives early, rain forecast all week
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, gusty winds and rain throughout the week, while Delhi's air quality remains in the 'satisfactory' category amid monsoon showers
 "Delhi under orange alert as monsoon arrives early, rain forecast all week")
Delhi to launch ₹3.21 crore artificial rain project: How it will be done
Backed by IIT-Kanpur and IMD, the ₹3.21 crore project aims to trigger artificial rain over Delhi using cloud seeding technology to reduce PM levels and build evidence for future urban use
 "Delhi to launch ₹3.21 crore artificial rain project: How it will be done")
Delhi weather: IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall; AQI improves
In its advisory, the IMD warned of a moderate thunderstorm, cautioning against intense lightning in open areas, potential traffic snarls, and possible delays to flights and trains
 "Delhi weather: IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall; AQI improves")
Yellow alert issued in Delhi, IMD forecasts moderate rainfall till June 19
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi till June 19, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and winds up to 50-60 kmph, with light to moderate rain likely during the early hours
 "Yellow alert issued in Delhi, IMD forecasts moderate rainfall till June 19")
IMD forecasts soaring temperatures as Delhi's AQI dips into poor zone
Delhi weather update: Residents in the capital woke up to hot and humid conditions on Monday, with temperatures likely to hit 42 degrees Celsius and minimums staying around 28 degrees Celsius
 "IMD forecasts soaring temperatures as Delhi's AQI dips into poor zone")
Delhi breathed better in 2025 compared to 2024: Environment Minister Sirsa
Sirsa said the data reveal that the average AQI during these five months stood at 214, an improvement from 231 recorded during the same period in 2024
 "Delhi breathed better in 2025 compared to 2024: Environment Minister Sirsa")
CAQM mandates only CNG, electric vehicles for e-commerce fleets in NCR
From January 2026, no petrol or diesel vehicles can be added to aggregator fleets in NCR, with CAQM pushing for faster transition to clean mobility options
 "CAQM mandates only CNG, electric vehicles for e-commerce fleets in NCR")
Delhi cabinet clears sanitation, dust plan to cut road pollution: CM
She said under this initiative, a range of equipment will be deployed on PWD-maintained roads to combat dust pollution. They include 250 water sprinkler machines integrated with anti-smog guns
 "Delhi cabinet clears sanitation, dust plan to cut road pollution: CM")
Delhi weather: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms for today, AQI drops to 195
Over the past week, light rain and thunderstorms have brought a slight drop in the maximum temperature
 "Delhi weather: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms for today, AQI drops to 195")
IMD issues yellow alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI improves to 136
Thunderstorms and rainfall are likely to continue across Delhi till May 25, while air quality has improved to the 'moderate' category after a dust storm in the region
 "IMD issues yellow alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI improves to 136")
Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', AQI drops to 298 post dust storm
Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor' with AQI at 298 after dust storm, though areas like Anand Vihar Ashok Vihar and Aya Nagar continue to report 'very poor' levels
 "Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', AQI drops to 298 post dust storm")
AAP-BJP spar over worsening air quality after dust storm batters Delhi
A sudden dust storm from Rajasthan engulfed Delhi, pushing air quality into the 'poor' zone and igniting a sharp political blame game between AAP and BJP
 "AAP-BJP spar over worsening air quality after dust storm batters Delhi")
Cloudy skies, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today, AQI rises to 236
The maximum temperature shall remain around 40 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature is likely to settle around 23 degrees Celsius
 "Cloudy skies, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today, AQI rises to 236")
Delhi weather update: Rain, thunderstorms expected today, AQI at 131
Strong surface winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph are also expected
IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi today, AQI at 173
Residents can expect relief from the heat until May 12, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures forecast
Delhi weather: IMD forecasts rain, storms; yellow alert issued today
Residents can expect relief from the heat until May 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall and a dip in maximum temperatures forecast
 "Delhi weather: IMD forecasts rain, storms; yellow alert issued today")
IMD issues orange alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI improves to 164
Residents can expect relief from the heat between May 5 and 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures on the forecast
IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi today; AQI at 206
Residents can expect relief from the heat between May 5 and 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures on the forecast
 "IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi today; AQI at 206")