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Delhi's pollution levels decrease, AQI in 'poor' category | Key points

Commuters brave the early morning winter smog and chill in Dwarka, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Updated on Nov 25, 2024, 9:56 AM IST

With 77 cases, Punjab sees dip in farm fires

Stubble burning cases in Punjab have come down considerably with 77 farm fires being reported on Sunday, taking the tally to 10,682 cases this kharif season. (PTI File)

Updated on Nov 25, 2024, 5:54 AM IST

Delhi pollution: What's the AQI today? Staggered timings for central govt staff

An AQI of 400 or higher is classified as "severe" and poses significant health risks.

Updated on Nov 22, 2024, 11:30 AM IST

Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid poor air quality in Delhi

Smog and pollution on Mayur Vihar Road near Akshardham temple in New Delhi on Thursday. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Published on Nov 22, 2024, 12:31 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh reports highest number of farm fires among paddy-growing states

Officials blamed a shift to paddy from mustard and soybean cultivation for the spike in farm fires in Madhya Pradesh. (ANI/Representative)

Updated on Nov 21, 2024, 1:29 PM IST

Delhi govt orders 50% work-from-home policy for agencies, govt depts and private sector to curb pollution

Workers returning home in the evening, amid smoggy conditions. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 21, 2024, 5:14 AM IST

What is cloud seeding? All about artificial rain used when AQI is high

The scientists at IIT Kanpur have made all preparations to induce artificial rain in the national capital to mitigate the hazardous health situation caused by the pollution crisis.

Updated on Nov 20, 2024, 7:27 PM IST

Filtered ventilation and passive purifiers: Decoding air quality for homes

A filtered ventilation solution using an IQAir purifier (left), and a Philips AC4221 smart air purifier with multi-layer filtration. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 20, 2024, 11:44 AM IST

50% Delhi govt staff to work from home due to pollution, announces Gopal Rai

Women walk on a road near India Gate as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality worsened due to air pollution, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday.

Published on Nov 20, 2024, 9:56 AM IST

Ghaziabad second most polluted city in country with ‘severe’ AQI

In Ghaziabad, the four monitoring stations of Indirapuram, Loni, Sanjay Nagar and Vasundhara averaged (past 24-hours) AQIs of 375, 476, 440 and 444, respectively, on Tuesday. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 20, 2024, 5:16 AM IST

‘Severe air quality decline expected in NCR due to lack of winds’

The forecast suggests this poor air quality will persist for several more days (File photo)

Published on Nov 19, 2024, 10:46 PM IST

Delhi pollution: AAP seeks Centre nod for artificial rain, urges PM to intervene

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai addresses a press conference regarding the ongoing air pollution crisis in the national capital, in New Delhi, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

Updated on Nov 19, 2024, 2:33 PM IST

‘Should Delhi even remain capital?': Shashi Tharoor raps govt over toxic air

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor during a press conference in Mumbai.

Updated on Nov 19, 2024, 3:12 PM IST

Delhi-NCR schools shut, JNU goes online as AQI hits 'severe'

Delhi-NCR chokes: Schools shut, JNU goes online as AQI hits 'severe' (Raj K Raj/HT File Photo)

Published on Nov 19, 2024, 8:07 AM IST

CS orders strict GRAP measures to tackle air pollution

The chief secretary emphasised the need for strict adherence to the GRAP in NCR districts (REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 19, 2024, 8:04 AM IST

Noida, Ghaziabad schools ordered to conduct classes online due to air pollution

A top aerial view of Smog and Pollution in the capital from the Hindustan Times Building in New Delhi, India, on Monday, November 18, 2024.

Published on Nov 19, 2024, 12:06 AM IST

Delhi air pollution: SC orders closure of NCR schools, Grap 4 restrictions

The Supreme Court’s comments came on what is possibly Delhi’s worst day in terms of air quality.

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 7:19 PM IST

Politics clouds clean air efforts as Delhi CM Atishi points fingers at BJP

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi addressing a press conference.

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 3:02 PM IST

AQI at this Delhi weather station above 1500 | Check most polluted areas

Men play badminton at Lodhi Garden while the sky is enveloped with smog.

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 11:56 AM IST

Delhi airport engulfed in dense smog, Indigo issues advisory for passengers

Traffic passes by on a road as the sky is enveloped with smog in New Delhi.

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 9:40 AM IST

Delhi air quality at severe plus with no relief in sight, flight ops hit

A Metro train passes amid the thick layers of smog at Mayur Vihar Phase -1 in New Delhi.

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 10:33 AM IST

Chill arrives in Chandigarh: Day temp drops 8.7°C in 2 weeks

Visitors bundled up in woollens amid the cold weather at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh. (Sant Arora/HT)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 8:20 AM IST

Temperature plunge and poor air quality grip U.P.

In Lucknow, temperatures ranged from a maximum of 30.2°C to a minimum of 14.8°C. (For representation)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 5:02 AM IST

The baffling silence on climate and pollution

Sky enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality turns "hazardous" due to alarming air pollution.

Published on Nov 17, 2024, 9:41 PM IST

‘Pollution worrying, but…’: Even toxic air can't keep Delhi's parkgoers inside

Rajiv Sikri, left, and Subodh Jain take a morning walk in Lodhi Gardens in New Delhi, India, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Updated on Nov 17, 2024, 12:02 PM IST

Breathing safe: Why Bengaluru outshines Delhi during smog season - Report

The Delhi government has implemented measures to combat the smog, but nearby regions like Chandigarh and Noida also struggle with poor air quality. (HT File)

Published on Nov 17, 2024, 9:09 AM IST

AQI still ‘severe’ in smoggy Delhi, Haryana allows partial school closure

An Anti smog truck spraying mist to settle down the dust particles after the AQI in Delhi is increased at Kartavya Path in New Delhi

Updated on Nov 17, 2024, 12:03 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains ‘severe’ for 4th day, thick smog blankets NCR

Visitors at the Kartavya Path near the India Gate amid smog, in New Delhi, Saturday,

Updated on Nov 16, 2024, 2:20 PM IST

8 Haryana cities in list of cities with ‘very poor’ air

A thick layer of smog seen in Gurugram on Friday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Updated on Nov 16, 2024, 8:12 AM IST

68 violators pay ₹8lakh as fine for violating Grap-3 rules in Gurugram

A thick layer of smog engulfs Sikandarpur Metro station in Gurugram on Friday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Nov 15, 2024, 10:55 PM IST

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