Delhi Air Pollution 2025
- All
- News
- Videos
- Web Stories
-
Why Doesn't India Report Air Quality (AQI) Measure Beyond 500?
The air quality index (AQI) is a public health tool designed to communicate air pollution levels or the quality of air in simple terms.
-
As Delhi Chokes, AIIMS Doctor Says Masks Won't Help
Dr Anant Mohan said that masks and purifiers offer limited individual protection. AQI in many areas in Delhi stayed above 400.
-
What's Polluting Delhi's Air? Major Culprits Behind NCR's Toxic Smog
Delhi and NCR are facing another severe pollution crisis in 2025, with AQI levels exceeding 400 across multiple areas.
-
Delhi Records 'Severe' Air For First Time In 2025 As AQI Jumps To 428
Delhi recorded its first "severe" air quality day of the year on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 428, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
-
Over 20,000 Vehicles Fined In Delhi As Cops Intensify Anti-Pollution Action
More than 20,000 challans have been issued in Delhi under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-2 since its implementation on October 19, 2025, as part of measures to curb vehicular pollution.
-
'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
-
From Rockets In 1972 To Aircraft In 2025, Delhi's Cloud Seeding Dreams
In a city gasping for clean air, Delhi's latest attempt at cloud seeding - a technique to induce artificial rain - has once again ended in disappointment.
-
Who Breathes The Dirtiest Air? Global Report Flags Alarming Numbers
The latest State of Global Air report paints a grim picture of the world's worsening air quality, warning that pollution has become the planet's second leading cause of premature death, behind only high blood pressure.
-
Explained: 350 vs 1,100, CPCB vs IQAir, Who Has Got Delhi's AQI Right
Both CPCB and IQAir follow different methods of calculating air quality index, resulting in different numbers.
-
Delhi AQI Crosses 350: 11 Hill Stations Offering Clean Air And Clear Skies
As Delhi's air quality drops again, these 11 hill stations offer clean air, calm views and mountain peace after Diwali.
-
Did Delhi's Green Diwali Work? Air Quality Data From Last Year Shows...
The air is hazy, heavy, and hard to ignore. The national capital recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 350 at 8 am.
-
Delhi Blanketed In Haze After First Green Diwali, Air Quality "Very Poor"
Delhi-NCR AQI After Diwali: The national capital Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air after a night of fireworks on Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347 at 7am.
-
Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Poor' Category Ahead Of Diwali
Air Quality in the national capital continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Sunday morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284.
-
Alarming AQI: Air Pollution Rising Amid Diwali Celebrations; Here's How To Stay Safe
Diwali celebrations lead to air pollution due to the burning of crackers and the climactic change. Read on as we discuss impact of high AQI on health and how to stay safe.
-
Firecrackers, Pollution And Your Lungs: Be Prepared Ahead Of Diwali Smog Season
As Delhi-NCR braces for another Diwali under a haze of toxic smog, Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha from Fortis Hospital, Faridabad, explains how fine particulate matter and harmful gases damage the lungs.
-
Why Doesn't India Report Air Quality (AQI) Measure Beyond 500?
The air quality index (AQI) is a public health tool designed to communicate air pollution levels or the quality of air in simple terms.
-
As Delhi Chokes, AIIMS Doctor Says Masks Won't Help
Dr Anant Mohan said that masks and purifiers offer limited individual protection. AQI in many areas in Delhi stayed above 400.
-
What's Polluting Delhi's Air? Major Culprits Behind NCR's Toxic Smog
Delhi and NCR are facing another severe pollution crisis in 2025, with AQI levels exceeding 400 across multiple areas.
-
Delhi Records 'Severe' Air For First Time In 2025 As AQI Jumps To 428
Delhi recorded its first "severe" air quality day of the year on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 428, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
-
Over 20,000 Vehicles Fined In Delhi As Cops Intensify Anti-Pollution Action
More than 20,000 challans have been issued in Delhi under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-2 since its implementation on October 19, 2025, as part of measures to curb vehicular pollution.
-
'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
-
From Rockets In 1972 To Aircraft In 2025, Delhi's Cloud Seeding Dreams
In a city gasping for clean air, Delhi's latest attempt at cloud seeding - a technique to induce artificial rain - has once again ended in disappointment.
-
Who Breathes The Dirtiest Air? Global Report Flags Alarming Numbers
The latest State of Global Air report paints a grim picture of the world's worsening air quality, warning that pollution has become the planet's second leading cause of premature death, behind only high blood pressure.
-
Explained: 350 vs 1,100, CPCB vs IQAir, Who Has Got Delhi's AQI Right
Both CPCB and IQAir follow different methods of calculating air quality index, resulting in different numbers.
-
Delhi AQI Crosses 350: 11 Hill Stations Offering Clean Air And Clear Skies
As Delhi's air quality drops again, these 11 hill stations offer clean air, calm views and mountain peace after Diwali.
-
Did Delhi's Green Diwali Work? Air Quality Data From Last Year Shows...
The air is hazy, heavy, and hard to ignore. The national capital recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 350 at 8 am.
-
Delhi Blanketed In Haze After First Green Diwali, Air Quality "Very Poor"
Delhi-NCR AQI After Diwali: The national capital Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air after a night of fireworks on Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347 at 7am.
-
Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Poor' Category Ahead Of Diwali
Air Quality in the national capital continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Sunday morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284.
-
Alarming AQI: Air Pollution Rising Amid Diwali Celebrations; Here's How To Stay Safe
Diwali celebrations lead to air pollution due to the burning of crackers and the climactic change. Read on as we discuss impact of high AQI on health and how to stay safe.
-
Firecrackers, Pollution And Your Lungs: Be Prepared Ahead Of Diwali Smog Season
As Delhi-NCR braces for another Diwali under a haze of toxic smog, Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha from Fortis Hospital, Faridabad, explains how fine particulate matter and harmful gases damage the lungs.
