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Rain, Thunderstorms In Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Remains 'Poor'
Delhi Weather Today: The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at several places, accompanied by lightning and strong winds.
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Delhi's Winter Pollution Curbs Are Back. Do They Actually Work?
Past episodes show that Delhi's AQI has often fallen after Stage IV of the plan was imposed. On 17 January 2026, the AQI stood at 400. It dropped to 192 within a week. In November 2023, it fell from 454 to 218 over the same period.
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Anti-Pollution Curbs Return To Delhi: Why Reactive Bans Can't Fix Air Crisis
While the effects of pollution have been felt later than usual in Delhi this year, the relief may be short-lived.
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Mics Broken, Files Thrown In Delhi Civic House Chaos Amid Pollution Debate
Trouble began when AAP councillors demanded the immediate release of development funds for their wards, before discussions shifted to Delhi's worsening air pollution, and chaos broke out.
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GRAP-1 Imposed In Delhi: What This Means, Especially For Your Lungs
GRAP-1 is activated when air quality enters the 'poor' category. Authorities intensify road cleaning, sprinkle water to reduce dust, inspect construction and demolition sites, improve waste management and monitor vehicles and industrial emissions.
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Delhi To Ban Entry Of Non-BS6 Vehicles From November 1 Amid Poor Air Quality
The entry of non-BS6 vehicles will be banned in Delhi to prevent the worsening of air quality during winters.
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Delhi Implements Stricter Pollution Controls As Air Quality Remains Hazardous In Winter Months
In previous years, such measures have failed to curb pollution, which peaks from November to January.
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Opinion: Why Delhi's Smog Can't Be Fixed From Space
The clearest sign that Delhi is on a path to cleaner air would be a decline in the amount of paddy grown nearby, and therefore the acreage liable to be burned each year.
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Air Pollution Is Not A One-Ministry Problem, Says Dr Soumya Swaminathan
Air pollution increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Addressing it requires sustained action across multiple sectors, including transport, industry, household fuels and waste management.
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Clear Garbage From Delhi Roads By October 31: Pollution Watchdog To Civic Body
The warning follows an October 3 inspection in which CAQM teams reported 17 violations across 25 road stretches covering around 35 kilometres of the Inner and Outer Ring Road.
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Can Exercise Outdoors Become Risky During Delhi's Pollution Season? Doctor Explains
Outdoor workouts during Delhi's pollution season pose health risks. Track AQI, lower exercise intensity, and move workouts indoors to protect your lungs.
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Delhi's Winter Pollution Plan: What It Means For Your Lungs And Heart
Delhi faces hazardous air quality in winter due to vehicle emissions, dust, industrial pollution, and stubble burning, impacting lung and heart health.
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Parking Charges To Double, WFH For Offices In Delhi's Winter Pollution Plan
The steps include doubling parking charges, a complete ban on construction and demolition activity and work-from-home for government and private employees
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No School Sports In NCR In Nov-Dec? Authorities Issues Fresh Air Pollution Advisory
The advisory stems from the Supreme Court's concern over children participating in school sports competitions during periods of severe air quality.
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Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026: Delhi Ranks 21st Despite Pollution Challenges, Mumbai 28th
Delhi ranked 21st with 172 points and Mumbai 28th with 160.8 in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026. Lucknow topped the 130-city assessment, which measures pollution-control efforts rather than air quality alone.
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Rain, Thunderstorms In Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Remains 'Poor'
Delhi Weather Today: The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at several places, accompanied by lightning and strong winds.
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Delhi's Winter Pollution Curbs Are Back. Do They Actually Work?
Past episodes show that Delhi's AQI has often fallen after Stage IV of the plan was imposed. On 17 January 2026, the AQI stood at 400. It dropped to 192 within a week. In November 2023, it fell from 454 to 218 over the same period.
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Anti-Pollution Curbs Return To Delhi: Why Reactive Bans Can't Fix Air Crisis
While the effects of pollution have been felt later than usual in Delhi this year, the relief may be short-lived.
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Mics Broken, Files Thrown In Delhi Civic House Chaos Amid Pollution Debate
Trouble began when AAP councillors demanded the immediate release of development funds for their wards, before discussions shifted to Delhi's worsening air pollution, and chaos broke out.
-
GRAP-1 Imposed In Delhi: What This Means, Especially For Your Lungs
GRAP-1 is activated when air quality enters the 'poor' category. Authorities intensify road cleaning, sprinkle water to reduce dust, inspect construction and demolition sites, improve waste management and monitor vehicles and industrial emissions.
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Delhi To Ban Entry Of Non-BS6 Vehicles From November 1 Amid Poor Air Quality
The entry of non-BS6 vehicles will be banned in Delhi to prevent the worsening of air quality during winters.
-
Delhi Implements Stricter Pollution Controls As Air Quality Remains Hazardous In Winter Months
In previous years, such measures have failed to curb pollution, which peaks from November to January.
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Opinion: Why Delhi's Smog Can't Be Fixed From Space
The clearest sign that Delhi is on a path to cleaner air would be a decline in the amount of paddy grown nearby, and therefore the acreage liable to be burned each year.
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Air Pollution Is Not A One-Ministry Problem, Says Dr Soumya Swaminathan
Air pollution increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Addressing it requires sustained action across multiple sectors, including transport, industry, household fuels and waste management.
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Clear Garbage From Delhi Roads By October 31: Pollution Watchdog To Civic Body
The warning follows an October 3 inspection in which CAQM teams reported 17 violations across 25 road stretches covering around 35 kilometres of the Inner and Outer Ring Road.
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Can Exercise Outdoors Become Risky During Delhi's Pollution Season? Doctor Explains
Outdoor workouts during Delhi's pollution season pose health risks. Track AQI, lower exercise intensity, and move workouts indoors to protect your lungs.
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Delhi's Winter Pollution Plan: What It Means For Your Lungs And Heart
Delhi faces hazardous air quality in winter due to vehicle emissions, dust, industrial pollution, and stubble burning, impacting lung and heart health.
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Parking Charges To Double, WFH For Offices In Delhi's Winter Pollution Plan
The steps include doubling parking charges, a complete ban on construction and demolition activity and work-from-home for government and private employees
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No School Sports In NCR In Nov-Dec? Authorities Issues Fresh Air Pollution Advisory
The advisory stems from the Supreme Court's concern over children participating in school sports competitions during periods of severe air quality.
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Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026: Delhi Ranks 21st Despite Pollution Challenges, Mumbai 28th
Delhi ranked 21st with 172 points and Mumbai 28th with 160.8 in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026. Lucknow topped the 130-city assessment, which measures pollution-control efforts rather than air quality alone.
