Delhi AQI Crosses 400 as Dense Fog Disrupts Flights Across Northern India
Delhi woke up to hazardous air conditions on Monday as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark, slipping into the “severe” category. A thick blanket of fog and smog reduced visibility across the capital and large parts of northern India, disrupting flight operations and prompting advisories from the government, airports, and airlines. […]
Delhi Air Quality Slips Back to ‘Very Poor’ as Smog Tightens Grip on City
Air pollution once again worsened across Delhi on Friday, with the city’s overall air quality slipping into the ‘very poor’ category after showing marginal improvement over the previous two days. According to official data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 310, raising renewed health concerns for residents as meteorological conditions remain unfavourable for the […]
Delhi air pollution worsens as AQI stays ‘very poor’; seven areas enter ‘severe’ zone, Narela worst at 418
Delhi woke up to another day of hazardous air on Monday as pollution levels remained firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, while seven areas of the city slipped into the ‘severe’ zone, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 366 on Monday morning. […]
Heavy Smog Engulfs Delhi as Air Quality Nears ‘Severe’; Airport Issues Advisory
Delhi and its surrounding areas woke up to a dense blanket of smog on Saturday morning, with air quality levels edging dangerously close to the ‘severe’ category across large parts of the national capital. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 390 at 8 […]
Cold Wave Intensifies Across North India; Delhi Sees Slight Breather in Air Quality
Winter tightened its hold over north India on Tuesday as temperatures dipped sharply across multiple states, even as Delhi recorded a marginal improvement in its air quality after days of “very poor” conditions. The national capital woke up to fog-laden skies and a biting chill. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a stronger cold […]
Madvi Hidma Amar Rahe’ Slogans Erupt as Delhi Air Pollution Protest Turns Violent
Slogans praising slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma surfaced during a protest at Delhi’s India Gate on Sunday, as a public demonstration against the capital’s toxic air descended into violence. Protesters were heard shouting “Madvi Hidma Amar Rahe” (Long Live Madvi Hidma), and posters bearing his name and image were displayed minutes before clashes erupted. One […]
Delhi’s Toxic Air Turns ‘Life-Threatening’: Experts Declare Public Health Emergency
Delhi’s air has once again turned deadly. As smog thickens and air quality plunges to life-threatening levels, health experts and environmental agencies are sounding the alarm, calling the situation a “public health emergency.” Surveys show nearly 80% of Delhi-NCR households report at least one family member falling ill due to pollution over the past month […]
Delhi Chokes Two Days After Diwali: Smog Blankets Capital, AQI Stuck in ‘Very Poor’ Zone
Two days after Diwali celebrations, Delhi woke up under a thick shroud of smog on Wednesday, as air pollution levels once again surged to alarming levels. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 345, categorised as “very poor”, with some areas breaching 380, nearing the “severe” zone. Thick Smog […]