Page 13 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
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
 "Delhi to see light rain, thunderstorms today; AQI remains satisfactory")
Delhi-NCR records cleanest July in a decade, AQI remains 'satisfactory'
Among the monitoring stations, Punjabi Bagh recorded the lowest AQI at 50, followed closely by Bawana at 51 and Vivek Vihar at 55. All three readings fall in the 'good' category
 "Delhi-NCR records cleanest July in a decade, AQI remains 'satisfactory'")
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")