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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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Weather Body Issues Yellow Alert As Dense Smog Envelops Delhi
Dense smog and fog enveloped large parts of the national Capital on Saturday morning, significantly reducing visibility and affecting daily life across the city.
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Delhi Records 'Very Poor' Air Quality, Mumbai Sees Unusual Rain On New Year
Indias two biggest cities witnessed contrasting weather as 2026 began, with Delhi shrouded in smog and Mumbai recording early morning rainfall.
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Heavy Fog In North India, Delhi: How It Affects Your Health And What to Do
Dense fog in Delhi-NCR and North India during winter, often coupled with severe air pollution, reduces visibility dramatically and poses health risks.
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Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit
The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling under the 'severe' category at 7 am.
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Dense Smog In Delhi As Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Category
The air quality in the national capital remains hazardous, affecting people's health. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reached 391, entering the severe category, with some regions exceeding 400, according to the CPCB.
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Smog Returns To Delhi As Air Quality Slips Back Into 'Very Poor' Zone
Delhi's air quality deteriorated once againy after showing signs of improvement earlier in the week, as several parts of the national capital slipped back into the 'very poor' and 'severe' pollution categories.
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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
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As AQI Turns 'Very Poor', Santa Rides Namo Bharat To Pitch Public Transport
As toxic smog hung over large parts of Delhi-NCR on Christmas Day, commuters at Namo Bharat stations were greeted by an unusual sight: Santa Claus boarding trains to hand out chocolates.
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Delhi Breathes Easier After 13 Days As AQI Improves To 'Poor'
After nearly a fortnight of hazardous smog, Delhi's air quality improved to 'poor' at 271 on Wednesday on the back of stronger winds, though the conditions are forecast to worsen again.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Prevails In 'Very Poor'
A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning, pushing air pollution levels into the "very poor" category.
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'40% Pollution Linked To Us': Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's Confession
As Delhi chokes under toxic smog, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday acknowledged that the transport sector contributes significantly to pollution and stressed the urgent need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
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Thick Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe' Again
Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded 'hazardous' on Tuesday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The AQI reading soared to 413 at around 8 am.
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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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Weather Body Issues Yellow Alert As Dense Smog Envelops Delhi
Dense smog and fog enveloped large parts of the national Capital on Saturday morning, significantly reducing visibility and affecting daily life across the city.
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Delhi Records 'Very Poor' Air Quality, Mumbai Sees Unusual Rain On New Year
Indias two biggest cities witnessed contrasting weather as 2026 began, with Delhi shrouded in smog and Mumbai recording early morning rainfall.
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Heavy Fog In North India, Delhi: How It Affects Your Health And What to Do
Dense fog in Delhi-NCR and North India during winter, often coupled with severe air pollution, reduces visibility dramatically and poses health risks.
-
Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit
The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling under the 'severe' category at 7 am.
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Dense Smog In Delhi As Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Category
The air quality in the national capital remains hazardous, affecting people's health. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reached 391, entering the severe category, with some regions exceeding 400, according to the CPCB.
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Smog Returns To Delhi As Air Quality Slips Back Into 'Very Poor' Zone
Delhi's air quality deteriorated once againy after showing signs of improvement earlier in the week, as several parts of the national capital slipped back into the 'very poor' and 'severe' pollution categories.
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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
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As AQI Turns 'Very Poor', Santa Rides Namo Bharat To Pitch Public Transport
As toxic smog hung over large parts of Delhi-NCR on Christmas Day, commuters at Namo Bharat stations were greeted by an unusual sight: Santa Claus boarding trains to hand out chocolates.
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Delhi Breathes Easier After 13 Days As AQI Improves To 'Poor'
After nearly a fortnight of hazardous smog, Delhi's air quality improved to 'poor' at 271 on Wednesday on the back of stronger winds, though the conditions are forecast to worsen again.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Prevails In 'Very Poor'
A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning, pushing air pollution levels into the "very poor" category.
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'40% Pollution Linked To Us': Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's Confession
As Delhi chokes under toxic smog, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday acknowledged that the transport sector contributes significantly to pollution and stressed the urgent need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
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Thick Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe' Again
Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded 'hazardous' on Tuesday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The AQI reading soared to 413 at around 8 am.
