)
Delhi air quality
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...
Read More
Light rainfall, cleaner air greets Delhi on 79th Independence Day
Delhi to see cloudy skies, light rain till Aug 20; IMD forecasts morning and evening showers with no alerts issued for the week
)
Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR; IMD issues orange alert for Uttar Pradesh
Heavy rain brought relief and waterlogging to Delhi-NCR, with IMD warning of more showers, thunderstorms, and an orange alert for several Uttar Pradesh districts
Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 11:51 AM IST)
Cloudy skies, drizzle in Delhi; IMD issues heavy rain alert for Uttarakhand
IMD forecasts cloudy skies and drizzle in Delhi; Uttarakhand faces red, orange, and yellow alerts for heavy to very heavy rain in multiple districts this week
Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 10:19 AM IST)
IMD yellow alert for Delhi, rain and thunderstorms likely till Aug 15
Delhi will see cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and light to moderate rain till August 15, the IMD has forecast, as the city recorded its coldest August day in over a decade
Updated On : 10 Aug 2025 | 8:16 AM ISTLatest Updates on Delhi air quality
Delhi to see light rain, cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast
According to the IMD, southwest monsoon is expected to start withdrawing from parts of northwest India by September 15
 "Delhi to see light rain, cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast")
Delhi to remain partly cloudy today; heavy rain likely across India
Delhi to see warm, dry weather through the week as Northeast, Northwest, Central and South India brace for heavy rain spells
 "Delhi to remain partly cloudy today; heavy rain likely across India")
Delhi sees pleasant weather, clear skies as Yamuna bridge reopens
Vehicular movement has resumed on Delhi's Old Railway Bridge after the Yamuna's water level receded below the danger mark, bringing relief to commuters
 "Delhi sees pleasant weather, clear skies as Yamuna bridge reopens")
NCAP directs Delhi, Noida to improve pollution control fund utilisation
A central panel monitoring the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) has directed the municipal corporations of Delhi and Noida, which are lagging in pollution control fund utilisation, to take immediate corrective measures. The decision was taken at the 18th meeting of the Implementation Committee (IC) under NCAP, held on August 21 and chaired by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) chairman, to review and oversee the programme's implementation. The committee said that "all implementing agencies must accelerate fund utilisation, ensuring that it is not below 75 per cent in any city", according to the minutes of the meeting published recently. Launched in 2019, NCAP is India's first national initiative to set clean air targets, aiming for a 40 per cent reduction in particulate pollution by 2026, using 2019-20 as the base year. Of the cities covered under NCAP, 82 receive direct funding from the Union environment ministry, while 48 cities and urban agglomerations with population
 "NCAP directs Delhi, Noida to improve pollution control fund utilisation")
IMD forecasts cloudy skies, light rain in Delhi as Yamuna level recedes
The IMD predicts cloudy skies with light rain in Delhi, while the Yamuna has dipped below the evacuation mark. Flood warnings remain in Bihar, UP and other states
 "IMD forecasts cloudy skies, light rain in Delhi as Yamuna level recedes")
Delhi-NCR braces for more rain as IMD warns of heavy showers across India
The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for Delhi-NCR and several other states, warning of heavy rainfall across India
 "Delhi-NCR braces for more rain as IMD warns of heavy showers across India")
Delhi records 1,000 mm of rainfall as heavy monsoon lashes North India
The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for Delhi-NCR and several other states, warning of heavy rainfall in the next few hours today
Delhi-NCR residents lose over 8 years of life to toxic air, says study
According to the AQLI 2025 report, Indians breathe air worse than WHO's safe limits, losing 3.5 years of life expectancy, up to double in Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
 "Delhi-NCR residents lose over 8 years of life to toxic air, says study")
Light rain likely in Delhi till Sept 5; IMD warns of flash floods up north
IMD forecasts light rain and cloudy skies in Delhi through September 5, while northern states brace for heavy showers and flash flood risks in vulnerable districts
IMD issues rain alerts for Delhi, Mumbai; wet spell to persist till Aug 29
Delhi to see cloudy skies with light to moderate showers this week, while IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Mumbai on August 26 and 27 amid persistent monsoon activity
 "IMD issues rain alerts for Delhi, Mumbai; wet spell to persist till Aug 29")
Delhi, Mumbai brace for wet spell as IMD issues nationwide alerts
IMD forecasts rain in Delhi and Mumbai with alerts across states; wet, cloudy conditions likely to persist till August 27
 "Delhi, Mumbai brace for wet spell as IMD issues nationwide alerts")
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi as Himachal reels under monsoon fury
Delhi to see light rain and satisfactory air quality through the week, while Himachal Pradesh faces heavy rainfall with significant monsoon damage
 "Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi as Himachal reels under monsoon fury")
IMD forecasts rain in Delhi today; AQI slips further to moderate range
Rain likely in Delhi till August 8, says IMD; air quality drops to moderate. UP to witness more showers due to active monsoon and cyclonic circulation
 "IMD forecasts rain in Delhi today; AQI slips further to moderate range")
Light rain likely today amid high humidity, IMD warns of thunderstorms
Delhi might get some relief from humidity after light rain; IMD forecasts showers and thunderstorm risk till August 8
 "Light rain likely today amid high humidity, IMD warns of thunderstorms")
Delhi sees cleanest July air in 7 years; heavy rains likely in Aug-Sept
Average AQI in the national capital for July drops to 78, with 29 'satisfactory' air days; IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in the second half of monsoon
 "Delhi sees cleanest July air in 7 years; heavy rains likely in Aug-Sept")
Delhi gets cleanest July air in 7 years as average AQI drops to 78: CAQM
Delhi recorded its cleanest July air in seven years with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) falling to 78, in the 'satisfactory' category, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Thursday. The AQI this July was even better than 2020, when pollution levels had dropped significantly due to restrictions on movement and industrial activity during to the COVID-19 lockdown. According to the CAQM, the average AQI for July in previous years stood at 104 in 2018, 134 in 2019, 84 in 2020, 110 in 2021, 87 in 2022, 84 in 2023 and 96 in 2024. The month also saw the highest number of days with 'satisfactory' air quality, 29 this year compared to 16 in 2018, 12 in 2019, 25 in 2020, 20 in 2021, 25 in 2022, 26 in 2023 and 17 in 2024. For the January-July period, Delhi reported significant improvement in air quality with the average AQI dropping to 184 from 204 in 2024 and 183 in 2023. The AQI during the same period was 209 in 2022, 205 in 2021, 159 in 2020, 215 in 2019 and 217 in
 "Delhi gets cleanest July air in 7 years as average AQI drops to 78: CAQM")
