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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...
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IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi today, AQI at 173
Residents can expect relief from the heat until May 12, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures forecast
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Delhi weather: Light rainfall, cloudy skies today amid ongoing cool spell
Residents can expect relief from the heat until May 11, with light rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures
Updated On : 10 May 2025 | 9:53 AM IST)
Delhi weather: IMD forecasts rain, storms; yellow alert issued today
Residents can expect relief from the heat until May 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall and a dip in maximum temperatures forecast
Updated On : 09 May 2025 | 8:20 AM IST)
Delhi braces for more rain, thunderstorms today amid ongoing cool spell
The weather department has put a yellow alert in place for May 8, and has urged the public to take necessary precautions for safety
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 8:21 AM IST)
Latest Updates on Delhi air quality
Stage-I Grap measures enforced across NCR as Delhi AQI remains 'poor'
The decision was a comprehensive review by the CAQM Sub-Committee, which convened on May 16 at 4:00 PM. The committee assessed the persistent poor air quality conditions in Delhi
 "Stage-I Grap measures enforced across NCR as Delhi AQI remains 'poor'")
Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', AQI drops to 298 post dust storm
Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor' with AQI at 298 after dust storm, though areas like Anand Vihar Ashok Vihar and Aya Nagar continue to report 'very poor' levels
 "Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', AQI drops to 298 post dust storm")
Delhi braces for warmer days; dust storm pushes air quality to 'poor'
Air quality in Delhi deteriorated to the 'poor' category on Friday morning following a massive dust storm in Delhi-NCR on Thursday
 "Delhi braces for warmer days; dust storm pushes air quality to 'poor'")
Cloudy skies, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today, AQI rises to 236
The maximum temperature shall remain around 40 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature is likely to settle around 23 degrees Celsius
 "Cloudy skies, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today, AQI rises to 236")
Delhi to witness partly cloudy skies, light rain today; AQI 'moderate'
Delhites can expect relief from the heat to continue this week, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures
 "Delhi to witness partly cloudy skies, light rain today; AQI 'moderate'")
Delhi weather update: Clear skies, strong winds expected, AQI 'moderate'
Sustained surface winds of speeds of 20-30 kmph will continue, occasionally going to 40 kmph
 "Delhi weather update: Clear skies, strong winds expected, AQI 'moderate'")
Delhi sees relief as rain likely on May 8, AQI remains 'moderate'
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 132 at 7 am, compared to 120 at the same time a day earlier
 "Delhi sees relief as rain likely on May 8, AQI remains 'moderate'")
Delhi weather update: Rain, thunderstorms expected today, AQI at 120
Strong surface winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph during thunderstorms are also expected
 "Delhi weather update: Rain, thunderstorms expected today, AQI at 120")
IMD issues orange alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI improves to 164
Residents can expect relief from the heat between May 5 and 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures on the forecast
 "IMD issues orange alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI improves to 164")
IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi today; AQI at 206
Residents can expect relief from the heat between May 5 and 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures on the forecast
Delhi gets relief from heat after record rainfall, AQI remains 'moderate'
Delhi braces for more rainfall as IMD has issued a yellow alert for the National Capital Region (NCR), forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on May 3
Delhi gets 400 new electric buses; CM calls it a step towards cleaner air
Apart from reducing pollution levels in the city, Delhi's Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 is also expected to create up to 20,000 jobs
 "Delhi gets 400 new electric buses; CM calls it a step towards cleaner air")
Delhi-NCR weather: IMD issues 7-day advisory after heavy rain, thunderstorm
Delhi-NCR weather: Early on Friday morning, Delhi was hit by severe weather, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds. In the meantime, Delhi ncr is under a severe alert issued by the IMD
 "Delhi-NCR weather: IMD issues 7-day advisory after heavy rain, thunderstorm")
IMD issues yellow alert as Delhi, North India brace for rain, cooler days
A generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds, is expected on May 2 and May 3
Weather update: Strong winds to hit Delhi today, AQI improves to 'moderate'
Air quality in the national capital improved and moved to the 'moderate' category on Wednesday. It was recorded at 191 as compared to 238 at the same time, a day earlier
 "Weather update: Strong winds to hit Delhi today, AQI improves to 'moderate'")
How ground-level ozone is making Delhi's air more deadly for residents
Ground-level ozone breached safe limits daily across Delhi-NCR this summer, exposing millions to serious respiratory risks and worsening the city's air quality
 "How ground-level ozone is making Delhi's air more deadly for residents")
