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Delhi air quality remains poor as summer heat arrives early in the capital

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

Delhi air quality remains poor as summer heat arrives early in the capital
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

Delhi AQI stays 'poor', temperatures above normal; mercury to cross 35°C

Overall AQI at 208 with 25 stations in 'poor' category; warm night and cloudy skies push minimum temperature well above normal across the capital

Delhi AQI stays 'poor', temperatures above normal; mercury to cross 35°C
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Delhi chokes on poor air as city records hottest early March in 50 yrs

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

Delhi chokes on poor air as city records hottest early March in 50 yrs
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 9:06 AM IST

Delhi AQI slips to 'poor' category as pollution levels rise again

Overall AQI climbs to 227 with most monitoring stations in poor category; Mundka records 'very poor' air quality despite clear skies and warm conditions

Delhi AQI slips to 'poor' category as pollution levels rise again
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 9:33 AM IST

Parts of India see early heatwave; rain, snowfall likely in hills today

Temperatures soar above normal across many states, with central India remaining over 30 degrees Celsius. However, a western disturbance may bring light rain and snowfall to parts of western Himalayas

Parts of India see early heatwave; rain, snowfall likely in hills today
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

Delhi AQI remains 'moderate' as surface winds keep pollution in check

Overall air quality index stands at 151 with most monitoring stations in moderate category; clear skies and warm conditions expected across the national capital

Delhi AQI remains 'moderate' as surface winds keep pollution in check
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 9:57 AM IST

Early summer heat grips plains; rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan region

IMD forecasts sharp rise in temperature across plains with mercury up to 6 degrees Celsius above normal in northwest India; rain, snowfall and thunderstorms likely in Himalayan states this week

Early summer heat grips plains; rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan region
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' category, mercury may touch 34°C

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

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' category, mercury may touch 34°C
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Delhi gets warmer at 31.5 degrees Celsius; mercury to go higher on Holi

Delhi recorded a warm day on Tuesday with a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees Celsius above normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 15.6 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees Celsius above normal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Holi (Wednesday), the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to be around 16.0 degrees Celsius. If the mercury reaches 33 degrees Celsius, it could make Holi the hottest day of the year. The IMD has forecast a mainly clear sky for tomorrow, with sustained surface winds of 15-25 kmph, occasionally gusting to 35 kmph during the day. Station-wise, Safdarjung recorded a maximum of 31.5 degrees Celsius (4.1 degrees Celsius above normal), Palam 29.4 degrees Celsius (2.4 degrees Celsius above normal), Lodi Road 31.4 degrees Celsius (4.4 degrees Celsius above normal), Ridge 31.5 degrees Celsius (3.5 degrees Celsius above normal), and Ayanagar 31.6 degrees Celsius

Delhi gets warmer at 31.5 degrees Celsius; mercury to go higher on Holi
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

Delhi AQI slips to 'poor' levels; IMD predicts strong winds, rising mercury

Out of the 44 stations, 27 record 'poor' air quality while Punjabi Bagh turns severe at 368; IMD forecasts stronger surface winds that may help disperse pollutants and ease pollution levels

Delhi AQI slips to 'poor' levels; IMD predicts strong winds, rising mercury
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 9:37 AM IST

Delhi AQI improves to moderate; strong winds, rising mercury likely to help

Overall AQI in the national capital was 176, with 35 stations in the 'moderate' category; IMD forecasts strong surface winds and clear skies to further improve air quality

Delhi AQI improves to moderate; strong winds, rising mercury likely to help
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category, mercury set to cross 30°C

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

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category, mercury set to cross 30°C
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:49 AM IST

Delhi AQI turns 'poor' again after brief respite while mercury keeps rising

Air quality in the national capital deteriorated again on Saturday while the maximum temperature continued to remain above 30 degrees Celsius- higher than the seasonal average

Delhi AQI turns 'poor' again after brief respite while mercury keeps rising
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Rain, thunderstorms likely across Kerala, Northeast India; Delhi stays warm

Light to moderate rain with isolated thunderstorms expected over northeast India, Kerala, and Bengal till March 1; temperatures likely to rise gradually in northwest, central India, and Maharashtra

Rain, thunderstorms likely across Kerala, Northeast India; Delhi stays warm
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

Delhi AQI improves to 'moderate' levels; IMD predicts warmer days ahead

Majority of the city's monitoring stations report 'moderate' air, but some areas such as Anand Vihar remain polluted; temperatures likely to stay above normal with partly cloudy skies today

Delhi AQI improves to 'moderate' levels; IMD predicts warmer days ahead
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves slightly, remains in 'poor' levels; AQI at 203

Air quality shows marginal improvement across Delhi, with 21 stations in the poor category; IMD forecasts clear skies, rising temperatures and no rainfall over the next seven days

Delhi air quality improves slightly, remains in 'poor' levels; AQI at 203
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category for fourth day; AQI at 237

Majority of monitoring stations in the city record 'poor' AQI levels as Anand Vihar remains worst hit at 342; maximum temperature likely to touch 31 degrees Celsius

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category for fourth day; AQI at 237
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

Delhi's air quality worsens despite better weather; Anand Vihar AQI at 331

Monitoring stations like Anand Vihar and Wazirpur, record AQI above 300 even as clear skies and moderate winds prevail across the national capital

Delhi's air quality worsens despite better weather; Anand Vihar AQI at 331
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Weather today: Rain, thunderstorms in MP, Odisha, Bengal; North India warms

IMD forecasts rain with lightning and gusty winds over eastern and central states, dense fog in Punjab, snowfall in western Himalayas and a gradual rise in maximum temperatures over northwest India

Weather today: Rain, thunderstorms in MP, Odisha, Bengal; North India warms
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:08 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' on Monday, mercury set to cross 30°C

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

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' on Monday, mercury set to cross 30°C
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:23 AM IST