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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

Updated On : 11 May 2025 | 7:22 AM IST

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'
Updated On : 16 May 2025 | 10:41 PM IST

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
Updated On : 16 May 2025 | 11:38 AM IST

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'
Updated On : 16 May 2025 | 9:26 AM IST

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
Updated On : 15 May 2025 | 8:50 AM IST

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'
Updated On : 14 May 2025 | 8:58 AM IST

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'
Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 7:50 AM IST

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'
Updated On : 07 May 2025 | 10:09 AM IST

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
Updated On : 06 May 2025 | 8:33 AM IST

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
Updated On : 05 May 2025 | 7:19 AM IST

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

IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi today; AQI at 206
Updated On : 04 May 2025 | 8:15 AM IST

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 relief from heat after record rainfall, AQI remains 'moderate'
Updated On : 03 May 2025 | 10:52 AM IST

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
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 5:16 PM IST

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
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

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

IMD issues yellow alert as Delhi, North India brace for rain, cooler days
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 7:47 AM IST

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'
Updated On : 30 Apr 2025 | 9:47 AM IST

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
Updated On : 29 Apr 2025 | 10:39 AM IST