Emissions and cold conditions push Delhi AQI above 400 at 29 stations; IGI airport issued passenger advisory as flights face delay and disruption due to reduced visibility
IMD has forecast dense to very dense fog, cold day conditions, and fresh spells of rain and snowfall across large parts of north India, with several states likely to remain affected till December 27
IMD warns that an active western disturbance, falling temperatures and dense fog may continue to affect visibility and disrupt transport services across multiple states
Delhi faces extreme air pollution as dense fog and a cold wave persist; AQI hits hazardous levels, with vehicular emissions and industry driving hazardous conditions
Dense fog and severe pollution continue to affect Delhi over the weekend, with 14 stations in the 'severe' category despite strict anti-pollution measures
With December 18 recorded as the coldest day so far, winter conditions are set to intensify across north India as the IMD forecasts dense fog, cold wave conditions and snowfall in the Himalayan region
Flight services in Delhi and other northern states have been severely impacted due to dense fog and adverse weather conditions
Delhi's air stays 'very poor' with AQI above 300 in several areas; govt enforces BS-VI vehicle rules, checks, and bans on construction vehicles to curb pollution
Airlines like Air India, Indigo and SpiceJet issued travel advisories to passengers amid dense fog after over 300 flights were cancelled on Monday due to low visibility
Visibility dropped sharply as dense fog and toxic air gripped Delhi, with AQI nearing 500. GRAP-IV curbs were enforced as flights, traffic and court hearings were affected
Persistent fog and low winds trap pollutants as winter sets in, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life across the capital
Dense fog expected across northern states while cold wave will likely persist in central and peninsular regions until December 14, says IMD
Smog remained widespread across Delhi and NCR, with Jahangirpuri, Anand Vihar, Rohini, and NSIT Dwarka among the worst-hit hotspots
After a brief respite, Delhi's air quality dipped again on Thursday, with at least 10 stations recording AQIs above 300. Rising pollution and falling temperatures are worsening citizens' discomfort
NSIT, Dwarka, and Bawana recorded the worst air quality on Wednesday, though Aya Nagar, IGI Airport T3, and Mandir Marg recorded AQI in the 'moderate' category
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticised recent protests over air pollution, questioning why similar demonstrations were absent during previous administrations
Delhi-NCR continues to be under dense smog with 35 of 39 monitoring stations recording 'very poor' AQI. Temperatures have also hit the lowest so far this year
Delhi's air quality remains very poor with most monitoring stations recording an air quality index (AQI) above 300
City records average AQI of 333; falling temperatures, and lower wind speed hinder dispersion of pollutants
Nehru Nagar in south Delhi recorded highest pollution levels among city neighbourhoods, with an AQI of 351. In contrast, NSIT Dwarka in southwest Delhi recorded 195, falling under 'moderate' category