Air Quality

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, announcing a series of measures including strict enforcement of the "No PUC, No Fuel" rule, curbs on polluting vehicles and a push for cleaner transport and dust control. Announcing the rollout of the plan, Gupta said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27 and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outcomes. The action plan, announced after a high-level review meeting held at the Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan, is aimed at tackling key sources of pollution such as vehicular emissions, road dust, construction activity, industrial discharge and biomass burning, officials said. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said clean air and environmental protection were now central to the government's policy framework and would be backed by dedicated budgetary allocations and strict enforcement. "This is not just a policy announcement, it is an

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Friday decided against invoking GRAP restrictions in Delhi-NCR at the moment despite the air quality slipping into the poor category, officials said. According to the AQI bulletin by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's daily average AQI breached the 200 mark on Thursday and was recorded at 266 (poor category). "The Commission for Air Quality Management sub-committee on GRAP called a meeting to review the current air quality scenario in the region, as well as the forecast for meteorological conditions and AQI made available by IMD and IITM," a senior official said. "The panel, while reviewing the current air quality scenario of Delhi-NCR and forecast for weather and meteorological conditions, noted that Delhi's AQI, which was recorded 194 yesterday, has sharply deteriorated to 266 at 4 pm today, owing to the dust storm in the early morning," the official added. The commission noted that the weather or AQI forecast also ...

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Even as summer heat arrives early in Delhi, pollution stays high with AQI in 'poor' range. Experts warn prolonged exposure may affect children, elderly, and those with respiratory issues

AQI crossed 200 in Delhi after three days of 'moderate' air quality as IMD data showed the city recorded its hottest first week of March day in 50 years

Weather conditions in the capital are turning warmer. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies with sustained surface winds of 15-25 kmph in Delhi

Air quality in Delhi remained in the 'poor' category on Sunday as the mercury rose, with Delhi recording its hottest February day in three years on Saturday

The weather department's latest bulletin indicates that both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to remain above normal in the coming days

Air quality in Delhi slips to 'very poor' levels on Sunday, while CAQM mandates stricter emission norms for industries across NCR. Mercury is set to touch 30 degrees Celsius

The Supreme Court observed that expanding green cover is a sustainable, long-term measure to improve Delhi-NCR's air quality as it reconstituted an expert panel for afforestation efforts

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category on Sunday morning with AQI at 221, as smog persisted despite easing winter chill and rising minimum temperatures across the capital

Delhi's overall AQI recorded at 295 in the poor category; IMD forecasts a rise in minimum temperature with mainly clear skies and misty conditions during morning hours in the national capital

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said pollution control requires sustained, year-round action, inaugurating six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) stations to expand real-time tracking of air quality across the capital. She also flagged off 100 'Vayu Rakshak' vehicles for stricter monitoring, and enforcement of pollution control norms. Addressing an event at the Delhi Secretariat, Gupta said the government is working towards comprehensive citywide monitoring and long-term policy action to address pollution at its source. "Our aim is to ensure that for every 25 sq km area in Delhi, there is at least one air quality monitoring station so that we get complete and accurate data on pollution levels and their sources," she said. The six new monitoring stations set up by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) are located at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Netaji Subhas University of Technology West Campus

Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Sunday but remained in the moderate-to-poor range as smog lingered, with chilly weather and fog expected through the week

Dust storms from western India can ferry disease-linked bacteria to the Eastern Himalayas, reshaping mountain air and raising public health concerns, a new Indian study shows

Air quality in the national capital worsened to very poor category amid dense fog, while the IMD issued a yellow alert warning of reduced visibility, thunderstorms and gusty winds in isolated areas

Delhi remains under smog with AQI in poor range at many locations even as Grap Stage III is lifted; IMD forecasts cloudy skies for Thursday

Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Wednesday morning, with AQI dropping to 273, but several areas continued to record 'very poor' pollution levels despite the revocation of Grap Stage

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Sunday after rainfall eased pollution, ending 103 days of hazardous AQI, though poor levels may return

Study of doctors flags growing concern over worsening air quality in Indian cities, linking high AQI levels to chronic illnesses, rising healthcare costs and poor financial preparedness among patients