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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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Light rain improves Delhi's air quality, cold conditions likely to return

The IMD predicts light showers for the next two days with increasing levels of fog expected in Delhi. Dense fog conditions still continue in isolated parts of the city

Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 9:50 AM IST

Grap-3 restrictions lifted as Delhi air improves to 'poor' after rainfall

After the AQI in the national capital showed improvement, the CAQM decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Grap Stage-III

Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 8:41 AM IST

Delhi weather sees extremes as mercury fluctuates, IMD issues yellow alert

Sunday is expected to have clear skies with dense fog in the morning and at night, while minimum temperature is likely to drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius

Updated On : 02 Feb 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

Delhi air quality 'very poor' as city grapples extreme weather conditions

IMD has issued a yellow alert for moderate to dense fog which is expected to disrupt flight, train operations

Updated On : 02 Feb 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

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Latest LIVE: PM Narendra Modi takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 11:38 AM IST

Delhi's air quality worsens to 'very poor' on poll day; fog, rain likely

Delhi is set to vote amidst the 'very poor' air quality for Assemly elections today. Meanwhile, IMD has predicted light rain in parts of the city

Delhi's air quality worsens to 'very poor' on poll day; fog, rain likely
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 9:58 AM IST

Delhi's AQI hits 308, remains 'very poor'; Grap-III restrictions in place

The neighbouring regions of Delhi also witnessed a decline in air quality. While Gurugram reported 'poor' air quality at 228, Noida and Ghaziabad recorded 'moderate' AQI at 183 and 193, respectively

Delhi's AQI hits 308, remains 'very poor'; Grap-III restrictions in place
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 8:42 AM IST

Rains in Delhi expected to bring back cold weather, IMD issues yellow alert

A significant change in temperature is expected, with light rainfall at night, IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' for the national capital for February 3

Rains in Delhi expected to bring back cold weather, IMD issues yellow alert
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 8:41 AM IST

Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor', rain likely to improve AQI

Air quality worsened in the National Capital Region (NCR), with most of the regions remaining in the 'poor' or 'very poor' categories

Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor', rain likely to improve AQI
Updated On : 01 Feb 2025 | 8:42 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; rain expected in early February

To combat rising pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reimposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; rain expected in early February
Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 8:54 AM IST

Grap-3 restrictions reimposed as Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor'

Grap-3 restrictions were reimposed in Delhi after city's AQI dropped to 'severe' level on Wednesday

Grap-3 restrictions reimposed as Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor'
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 8:38 AM IST

Delhi's air quality drops to 'very poor' as thick fog reduces visibility

Delhi residents woke up to a thin layer of fog on Wednesday, indicating a gradual shift in weather conditions

Delhi's air quality drops to 'very poor' as thick fog reduces visibility
Updated On : 29 Jan 2025 | 8:43 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 267

The AQI is expected to remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' categories in the coming days

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 267
Updated On : 28 Jan 2025 | 8:07 AM IST

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 9:50 PM IST

Delhi records warmest Republic Day in 8 years, but nights remain cold

IMD predicts Delhi-NCR weather to remain chilly in the morning and evening and temperature will be milder in the daytime this week

Delhi records warmest Republic Day in 8 years, but nights remain cold
Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 8:47 AM IST

Delhi's air quality drops into 'poor' category despite clear sky after rain

For the next six days, the air quality is likely to remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' category in Delhi and surrounding regions

Delhi's air quality drops into 'poor' category despite clear sky after rain
Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 8:39 AM IST

Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category

On January 17, CAQM revoked anti-pollution measures under Stage III of Grap after observing a consistent improvement in air quality levels in the national capital and its surrounding areas

Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category
Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 9:33 AM IST

Delhi gets some relief as air quality improves to 'moderate', mercury dips

Delhi-NCR recorded improved air quality after the rains that cleared the atmosphere but the temperature dropped adding to the prevalent cold conditions

Delhi gets some relief as air quality improves to 'moderate', mercury dips
Updated On : 25 Jan 2025 | 9:19 AM IST

Delhi's air quality improves after rainfall, but remains in 'poor' range

Despite the improvement, the AQI still falls under the 'poor' category, marking the fourth consecutive day of the week where the AQI has remained within this range

Delhi's air quality improves after rainfall, but remains in 'poor' range
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 10:18 AM IST

Delhi continue to battle poor air as light rain spell fails to improve AQI

Delhi air quality: Experts suggest that while light showers may help settle dust particles and provide temporary relief, the extent of the improvement will depend on rainfall intensity

Delhi continue to battle poor air as light rain spell fails to improve AQI
Updated On : 23 Jan 2025 | 8:17 AM IST