Page 2 - Latest Updates on Delhi air quality

Delhi AQI improves to 'poor' category after light rain on Basant Panchami

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

Grap III curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR after AQI drops to 'poor' range

GRAP 3 restrictions were revoked in Delhi-NCR on Thursday following improvement in air quality. In an order, the Commission on Air Quality Management said the AQI of Delhi had improved to 332 on Thursday, following which the restrictions were being relaxed. It said the weather forecast indicated that the AQI was likely to remain in the 'moderate' to 'poor' category in the coming days.

'Pollution a bigger threat to India than tariffs': Gita Gopinath at Davos

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

Delhi AQI stays 'very poor', but rain forecast gives hope of some relief

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

SC orders Delhi-NCR to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution plan

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 AQI improves marginally but remains 'very poor'; relief unlikely

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

Grap IV lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality shows marginal improvement

CAQM revoked Stage IV actions under the revised GRAP after Delhi's AQI improved to 378. It said Stages I, II and III curbs will continue across the NCR

Delhi sees worst January air quality in 5 years; Grap stage IV curbs on

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 govt to add 7,000 EV charging points, 100 swapping stations in 2026

The Delhi government will add 7,000 charging points and 100 battery swapping stations this year to expand the city's EV infrastructure and curb pollution, officials said on Monday. The government is expected to notify the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 by March. Officials said that the new EV policy, combined with PM e-drive scheme, will offer various incentives to boost electric vehicle sales in the national capital. Official data shows Delhi currently has 8,849 charging points against total requirement of 36,150. To bridge the gap of over 27,000 points, the government has set quarterly targets for 2026. According to the plan, 1,000 charging points will be added in the January-March quarter, 1,500 in April-June, 2,300 in July-September and 2,200 in the final quarter, officials said. These additions will bring the total number of charging stations in the city to over 16,000 by the end of the year. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will increase its charging points from 140

Delhi air quality remains 'severe' as IMD issues alert for fog, cold wave

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

Severe air pollution hits Delhi as AQI nears 500, Grap IV reimposed

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to severe levels with AQI nearing 500. Stage-IV Grap curbs reinstated as residents are urged to limit outdoor exposure amid dense fog and winter chill

Delhi reimposes Grap IV restrictions as air quality plunges to 'severe'

Dense fog covered large parts of the national capital on Saturday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing delays to several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' amid dense fog; Grap III curbs reimposed

Several areas in Delhi slipped into severe levels; Grap Stage III has been enforced as cold wave and dense fog disrupt daily life

Grap 3 curbs enforced in Delhi-NCR as AQI may turn 'severe' in coming days

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas or CAQM on Friday invoked GRAP curbs after the air quality showed an increasing trend, according to officials. The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi, which was 343 at 4 PM on Thursday, rose to 354 at 4 PM on Friday, the officials said. "Further, forecasts for weather ad meteorological conditions by the IMD/IITM indicate that due to slow wind speed, stable atmosphere, unfavourable weather parameters and meteorological conditions and lack of dispersal of pollutants, Delhi's average AQI is likely to breach the 400-mark and enter the severe' category in the coming days," a senior official said. "Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality, AQI forecasts and to prevent further deterioration, the CAQM sub-committee on GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) today took the call to invoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-III of extant GRAP with immediate effect in the entire NCR as a proactive measure," the official

Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave, dense fog; AQI at 348

The national capital continued to breathe very poor air as pollution levels stayed high; a cold wave and widespread fog reduced visibility and added to travel disruptions across the region

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' as city sees season's lowest temperature

Delhi's air quality stayed above 350 amid the cold wave, raising health concerns as dense fog disrupted travel and temperatures remained well below normal

Delhi pollution pushes nebuliser, inhaler demand up by 60%: Survey

The demand for nebulisers, inhalers and respiratory medicines for children has surged sharply in Delhi during winter months, with chemists reporting spikes of up to 60 per cent during periods of severe air pollution, a survey has found out. Nearly one-third of all nebuliser purchases were for children, reflecting the growing respiratory distress among younger age groups amid worsening air quality, the survey report noted. The comprehensive survey was carried out by 'Warrior Moms' in collaboration with chemists in south, east, north and central Delhi last year, followed by a re-run with more pharmacists this year. Chemists reported that sales of commonly prescribed asthma and respiratory medicines such as Asthalin, Levolin, Budecort and Seroflo rose significantly between November and January, when pollution levels typically peak. In north Delhi alone, sales of some inhalers increased by about 40 per cent, while central and south Delhi outlets recorded a 50 to 60 per cent jump in dem

Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave and persistent fog

Unfavourable winter conditions and weak winds prevented dispersion of pollutants, keeping Delhi's air quality in the 'very poor' category

Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' as IMD issues cold wave alert

Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'very poor' category as temperatures fell to near-freezing levels, with the IMD issuing a cold wave alert and pollution levels crossing 300 at several monitoring st

Delhi air quality remains remains 'poor' as temperatures dips below 4°C

Delhi battles very poor air quality with dense fog as minimum temperature falls below 4 degrees Celsius, raising health concerns for residents across the city