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Delhi air quality

The air quality in Delhi has turned toxic and hazardous again and it has been plummeting ever since Diwali. A thick layer of smog has engulfed the national capital and its surrounding regions, making it difficult for citizens to breathe. Experts have advised residents to limit their outdoor activities and have also prescribed masks and use of air purifiers. Aam Aadmi Party-led government has initiated various anti-pollution measures to combat the ongoing pollution crisis, including the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign and deployment of anti-smog guns in areas that are worst hit. While the opposition blamed poor management on...
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Delhi's air quality worsens but stays 'moderate' for sixth day, AQI at 183

After a CSE report earlier, cited the national capital's air as the 'dirtiest' among all mega cities, the Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, announced a major campaign to tackle air pollution

Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 8:16 AM IST

Delhi braces for warm week ahead; strong winds expected from March 27

The maximum temperature is expected to touch 37 degrees Celsius on March 26, while March 25 and 27 will see highs of 36 degrees Celsius, making these the hottest days of March

Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 7:49 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI rises to 167

Air quality across Delhi-NCR remained in the or 'moderate' or 'poor' category. Delhi's 24-hour average AQI stood at 161 at 4 pm on March 22

Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 7:59 AM IST

New EV policy: Delhi may ban petrol two-wheeler registrations from 2026

If approved, only electric scooters and motorcycles will be available for new buyers in Delhi after the deadline

Updated On : 21 Mar 2025 | 3:17 PM IST

Latest Updates on Delhi air quality

Delhi weather update: Clear skies, rising mercury, and moderate AQI

Mercury is expected to rise in the national capital starting today, and may touch the 40 degrees Celsius-mark in the next few days

Delhi weather update: Clear skies, rising mercury, and moderate AQI
Updated On : 23 Mar 2025 | 7:59 AM IST

Delhi temperature rises, may hit 40 degrees soon; AQI remains 'moderate'

The day's forecast indicates a minimum temperature of 18.05 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 33.57 degrees Celsius.

Delhi temperature rises, may hit 40 degrees soon; AQI remains 'moderate'
Updated On : 22 Mar 2025 | 9:36 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' for fifth day as temperature rises

Delhi's 24-hour average AQI stood at 144 while Gurugram reported an AQI of 165, however, Ghaziabad's air quality remained 'poor'

Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' for fifth day as temperature rises
Updated On : 22 Mar 2025 | 9:27 AM IST

Delhi's 'satisfactory' air was temporary, pollution crisis continues

Year after year, India cities are failing to breathe easily due to hazardous levels of pollutants

Delhi's 'satisfactory' air was temporary, pollution crisis continues
Updated On : 21 Mar 2025 | 11:59 AM IST

Delhi braces for hotter days as mercury expected to rise starting today

The day's forecast indicates a minimum temperature of 16.05 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 34.4 degrees Celsius

Delhi braces for hotter days as mercury expected to rise starting today
Updated On : 21 Mar 2025 | 9:15 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' for fourth day, AQI rises to 150

Delhi's 24-hour average AQI stood at 156 at 4 pm, which is 'moderate', but Ghaziabad's AQI worsened to 266, remaining in the 'poor' category

Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' for fourth day, AQI rises to 150
Updated On : 21 Mar 2025 | 9:13 AM IST

Delhi to install six new air quality monitoring stations for winter: Sirsa

As part of a broader strategy to tackle the expected winter pollution peak, the Delhi government will install six new air quality monitoring stations across the national capital over the next three months, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. In an interview with PTI on Wednesday, Sirsa said, "This winter, we will ensure that Delhi sees more clean air days, and we are already working to minimize pollution. We will not wait until winter to take action. Our work to purify Delhi has already started, and as part of this, we will also add new ambient air quality monitoring stations." "Delhi currently has 40 air quality monitoring stations, and six more will be added in the next three months, bringing the total to 46," Sirsa said. The minister did not specify the locations where the new stations will be installed but mentioned that the work is likely to be completed within three months. He added that these stations will help gather more detailed data on air quality. Delhi's .

Delhi to install six new air quality monitoring stations for winter: Sirsa
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 4:09 PM IST

Delhi sees rising temperature, clear skies as AQI remains 'moderate'

The day's forecast indicates a minimum temperature of 18.05 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 34.66 degrees Celsius

Delhi sees rising temperature, clear skies as AQI remains 'moderate'
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 9:13 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI rises to 150

Delhi's air quality worsened again after a brief period of relief, despite implementation of key measures aimed at reducing dust, traffic, and enhancing public transport

Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI rises to 150
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 8:54 AM IST

Delhi weather update: Clear skies, rising mercury, and moderate air quality

The day's forecast indicates a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 32 degrees Celsius

Delhi weather update: Clear skies, rising mercury, and moderate air quality
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 8:38 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI rises to 148

Air quality across Delhi-NCR remained in the 'satisfactory' or 'moderate' category. Delhi's 24-hour average AQI stood at 145 at 4 pm on March 18

Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI rises to 148
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 8:38 AM IST

Delhi's AQI drops to 'moderate' as pollution control efforts continue

Delhi's air quality shifts to 'moderate' with an AQI of 130 as authorities ramp up pollution control measures and green initiatives to combat ongoing environmental challenges

Delhi's AQI drops to 'moderate' as pollution control efforts continue
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:38 AM IST

Delhi sees clear skies; mercury set to hit 40 degree Celsius by March-end

This week, Delhi will be affected by a western disturbance impacting the western Himalayas from March 19

Delhi sees clear skies; mercury set to hit 40 degree Celsius by March-end
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 7:55 AM IST

Delhi braces for warm week ahead as mercury set to touch 37 degree Celsius

This week, Delhi will be affected by a western disturbance impacting the western Himalayas from March 19

Delhi braces for warm week ahead as mercury set to touch 37 degree Celsius
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 8:02 AM IST

Delhi's AQI remains 'satisfactory' as CM takes measures against pollution

On March 9, Delhi recorded an average AQI of 85, marking the lowest level in the last three years for the period from January 1 to March 15

Delhi's AQI remains 'satisfactory' as CM takes measures against pollution
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 7:52 AM IST

CM Rekha Gupta launches major campaign to tackle Delhi's air pollution

The Delhi government has launched an extensive campaign to combat air pollution and improve the city's air quality with focus on reducing dust, managing traffic congestion and enhancing public transport, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday. The steps are all aimed at making the national capital cleaner and healthier, according to a statement. Gupta emphasised that making Delhi pollution-free was the city government's top priority. "We are committed to implementing scientific and sustainable solutions to improve air quality and ensure a clean, green and healthy future for Delhi's residents." As part of the plan, the entire Ring Road will undergo regular mechanised sweeping and water sprinkling to prevent dust buildup. Gupta also ordered strict enforcement of dust control measures at construction sites. To further tackle pollution, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, public works department, Delhi Development Authority and other road-owning agencies have been instructed to pla

CM Rekha Gupta launches major campaign to tackle Delhi's air pollution
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 4:44 PM IST