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AQI 'Poor', Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-1 Imposed In Delhi-NCR In April
AQI 'Poor', Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-1 Imposed In Delhi-NCR In April
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Delhi Among Most Polluted NCR Cities Despite 17% Drop In PM10: Study
The findings underline that pollution levels in the national capital are still more than three times higher than the national standard of 60 micrograms per cubic metre, pointing to persistent air quality challenges.
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Delhi Was Most Polluted City In 2024-25, Patna Close Second: Study
Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.
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Amid Bombs, Smoke, Black Rain, Tehran's Air Still Cleaner Than Delhi's
Tehran's air quality registered in the "good to moderate" range on Wednesday, with readings between 32 and 67 on the Air Quality Index (AQI).
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Warm Spell Grips Delhi As City Sizzles At 34.3 Degrees Celsius
Thursday marked the hottest day of the season so far, with the maximum temperature rising to 34.3 degrees Celsius.
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Warm Holi In Delhi As Mercury Rises To 33 Degrees Celsius
Holi was the hottest day recorded so far in March, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Can Higher Budget Help Delhi Achieve Clean Air Target By End Of 2026?
Delhi's struggle for basic essentials - clean water and clean air - is decades old. Today, the national capital is once again attempting to reclaim some breathable space.
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10 Days Of 'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi During Winter: Environment Minister
Delhi saw 10 days of 'severe' air quality during the winter season (October-January) in 2025-26 as against 31 days in 2016-17, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday.
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Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Thick Blanket Of Fog, Air Quality Remains Poor
Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor categories according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
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Delhi Records Second-Best Air Quality Month Since 2022
The air quality in Delhi has shown slight deterioration this January compared to last year, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) till January 30 standing at 307, compared to 306 during the same period in 2025, according to an analysis
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Clearer Skies For Delhi As AQI Improves To 153
Delhi breathed cleaner air on Sunday as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 153 in the "moderate" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, even as temperatures remained below the seasonal average.
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"We Are Slowly Being Poisoned": Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Raises Concern Over Delhi's Air Pollution
The post immediately garnered a number of reactions, showing people's concern and disappointment.
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Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave
Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national capital, pushing pollution levels into the 'severe' category.
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Smog Blankets Delhi As AQI Remains 'Poor', Residents Face Breathing Discomfort
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the national capital recording an overall Air Quality Index of 248, according to data from the CPCB.
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Delhi Wakes Up To Chilly Morning, Air Quality Improves To 'Poor' Category
The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 8.1 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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AQI 'Poor', Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-1 Imposed In Delhi-NCR In April
AQI 'Poor', Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-1 Imposed In Delhi-NCR In April
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Delhi Among Most Polluted NCR Cities Despite 17% Drop In PM10: Study
The findings underline that pollution levels in the national capital are still more than three times higher than the national standard of 60 micrograms per cubic metre, pointing to persistent air quality challenges.
-
Delhi Was Most Polluted City In 2024-25, Patna Close Second: Study
Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.
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Amid Bombs, Smoke, Black Rain, Tehran's Air Still Cleaner Than Delhi's
Tehran's air quality registered in the "good to moderate" range on Wednesday, with readings between 32 and 67 on the Air Quality Index (AQI).
-
Warm Spell Grips Delhi As City Sizzles At 34.3 Degrees Celsius
Thursday marked the hottest day of the season so far, with the maximum temperature rising to 34.3 degrees Celsius.
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Warm Holi In Delhi As Mercury Rises To 33 Degrees Celsius
Holi was the hottest day recorded so far in March, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Can Higher Budget Help Delhi Achieve Clean Air Target By End Of 2026?
Delhi's struggle for basic essentials - clean water and clean air - is decades old. Today, the national capital is once again attempting to reclaim some breathable space.
-
10 Days Of 'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi During Winter: Environment Minister
Delhi saw 10 days of 'severe' air quality during the winter season (October-January) in 2025-26 as against 31 days in 2016-17, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday.
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Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Thick Blanket Of Fog, Air Quality Remains Poor
Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor categories according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
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Delhi Records Second-Best Air Quality Month Since 2022
The air quality in Delhi has shown slight deterioration this January compared to last year, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) till January 30 standing at 307, compared to 306 during the same period in 2025, according to an analysis
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Clearer Skies For Delhi As AQI Improves To 153
Delhi breathed cleaner air on Sunday as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 153 in the "moderate" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, even as temperatures remained below the seasonal average.
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"We Are Slowly Being Poisoned": Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Raises Concern Over Delhi's Air Pollution
The post immediately garnered a number of reactions, showing people's concern and disappointment.
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Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave
Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national capital, pushing pollution levels into the 'severe' category.
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Smog Blankets Delhi As AQI Remains 'Poor', Residents Face Breathing Discomfort
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the national capital recording an overall Air Quality Index of 248, according to data from the CPCB.
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Delhi Wakes Up To Chilly Morning, Air Quality Improves To 'Poor' Category
The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 8.1 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
