Delhi's air quality worsened to poor levels, with several hotspots reporting very poor AQI, even as the government cited a decline in the number of 'severe' air quality days this winter
Calm winds and shallow fog marked the morning in Delhi as the city's air quality deteriorated, with overall AQI recorded at 209 in the 'poor' category, slipping from 'moderate' levels a day earlier
Overall AQI improved to 226, with 25 monitoring stations in the 'poor' category and 14 'moderate'; none recorded 'very poor' air quality, unlike the previous day when 18 stations fell in that category
A marginal dip in pollution levels was recorded across Delhi on Thursday morning, though air quality stayed in the poor category with smog lingering in several areas despite weather-related relief
One ministry says there's no proof air pollution kills Indians, another pegs the toll at 1.24 million deaths a year; as Delhi-NCR's air turns hazardous again, the contradiction is back in focus
Dense fog covered Delhi on Monday, but rainfall and improved wind conditions helped bring the city's overall air quality down to the 'moderate' category, offering brief relief after days of 'poor' air
Air pollution in Delhi turned to 'very poor' on Sunday, with 27 stations recording AQI above 300 as light showers failed to clear smog; IMD forecasts hazy skies and cold day conditions for today
Delhi recorded 'poor' air quality on Saturday morning as dense to very dense fog reduced visibility across north and central India, affecting several airports
Air quality in Delhi showed marginal improvement on Friday, while IMD's forecast of rain and thunderstorms raised hopes of further respite from the serious winter pollution
Jahangirpuri recorded the worst AQI at 378, with 22 of 39 monitoring stations in Delhi reporting air quality in the 'very poor' category, while 13 areas had their readings in the 'poor' levels
Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air quality stayed in the poor category on Republic Day with around 13 stations recording moderate levels while Anand Vihar remained worst hit at 300
Delhi woke up to dense fog after rainfall on January 23 as the pollution levels remained high, with overall AQI at 256 and several hotspots recording 'very poor' air quality
Delhi's overall AQI improved slightly to 297 on Friday amid early morning rain, but most areas remained in the poor to very poor category as only limited respite came on Basant Panchami
Former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath says pollution is a bigger risk to India's economy than tariffs, hurting productivity, raising health costs and affecting investor confidence
Overall AQI in Delhi on Thursday morning was 312, with several pollution hotspots; IMD has forecast rain this week which could wash away pollutants and provide temporary relief to residents
The Supreme Court told Delhi government and NCR agencies to act without delay on CAQM's long-term air pollution plan and submit clear timelines for compliance
Delhi's air quality showed marginal improvement on Wednesday but remained in the 'very poor' category, with AQI at 339. Forecasts suggest little relief as pollution levels are expected to persist
Despite a slight improvement on Tuesday, Delhi is witnessing its worst January air quality in five years, with Grap Stage IV restrictions continuing amid unfavourable weather and dense fog
Delhi's air quality remained in the severe category on Monday, with several areas recording AQI above 400 as fog and cold wave continue to blanket the capital
