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Dense fog shrouds Delhi, delays over 200 flights; air quality slips to ‘poor’

A dense layer of fog engulfed New Delhi on Tuesday morning. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)

Published on Feb 3, 2026, 9:46 AM IST

More rain expected in Delhi; min temp 4 degrees above normal at 12.1°C

An average AQI of 315 (very poor) was recorded at 9am on Sunday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 10:43 AM IST

Rain, lightning, thunder likely in Delhi today, predicts weather panel

The rain activity is being triggered by the influence of another western disturbance affecting northwest India, IMD said.

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 6:41 AM IST

NMMC shuts nine construction sites in Sanpada and Ghansoli for violating air pollution norms

Navi Mumbai, India - Jan. 31, 2026:NMMC seals seven construction sites in Sanpada as pollution crackdown intensifies at Sanpada in Navi Mumbai, India, on Saturday, January 31, 2026. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 3:50 AM IST

Health department flags rise in acute respiratory illnesses in Gurugram during winters

Data from sentinel sites—Medanta, Paras, Civil Hospital Sector 10, Fortis, Kriti, Artemis, and Pushpanjali—showed a rise in patients needing nebulisation. (Shutterstock)

Published on Jan 31, 2026, 11:23 PM IST

Gurugram residents advocate for cleaner air, dust-free roads

Children from all age groups, senior citizens, RWAs, parents and professionals from all across the city participated in the initiative.

Published on Jan 31, 2026, 11:23 PM IST

Delhi minimum temperature dips to 6.7°C; IMD issues yellow alert for rain, fog

The minimum temperature was recorded at 6.7°C on Saturday, 1°C below normal. The minimum temperature a day earlier was clocked at 7.7°C. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 31, 2026, 9:30 PM IST

Fog, light rain likely over weekend in Delhi, says IMD

Moderate fog is expected at many places on Saturday morning, with dense fog at some isolated places, said IMD officials. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 31, 2026, 4:14 AM IST

Mercury dips to 7.7°C in Delhi; rain, thunderstorms, fog expected over weekend

The mercury is expected to fall further on Saturday, reaching around 6-8°C, before rising to 11-13°C on Sunday due to intense cloudy conditions.

Updated on Jan 30, 2026, 12:24 PM IST

BMC to get 29 dust-mitigation vehicles at a cost of ₹79.5 crore

BMC to get 29 dust-mitigation vehicles at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>79.5 crore

Published on Jan 30, 2026, 6:12 AM IST

Moderate fog envelopes Delhi; min temp above normal, air quality remains poor

An average AQI of 263 (poor) was recorded at 9am on Thursday. (PTI)

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 10:08 AM IST

Rain brings sharp day chill, but fails to clean air in NCR

In Ghaziabad, the minimum temperature settled at 9.3°C, while maximum temperature data was unavailable at the time of reporting. Cloudy conditions persisted with high humidity levels throughout the day. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 28, 2026, 5:43 AM IST

Delhi logs wettest January in 4 yrs, here's what next 4 days may look like

People enjoy the rain at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Published on Jan 27, 2026, 10:57 PM IST

Light rain, gusty winds expected in Delhi on Tuesday; min temp rises to 8°C

The mercury was expected to go up to between 18 and 20°C on Tuesday. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 27, 2026, 9:28 AM IST

Mercury dips to 3.6°C in parts of Delhi amid isolated cold wave conditions

Clear skies and sustained icy-cold northwesterly winds led to a further drop in temperature. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 26, 2026, 9:45 AM IST

Only tough, long-term policies can unclog Delhi roads, clean up air: OP Agarwal

Principal author of the National Urban Transport Policy-2006 OP Agarwal

Updated on Jan 24, 2026, 2:43 PM IST

Capital’s air quality improves after rain, temperatures dip sharply

Generally cloudy skies might persist over the weekend as well but it will not be as intense as on Friday, an IMD official explained. (Raj k Raj / Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 24, 2026, 9:42 AM IST

Mumbai air quality dips again as doctors flag spike in respiratory cases

Data from CPCB showed multiple pollution hotspots across the city, while many air quality monitoring stations were non-functional for several hours, leading to gross underreporting of AQI levels.

Updated on Jan 24, 2026, 9:06 AM IST

All the air we can’t breathe

For a country that positions itself as a rising global power, the inability to give hundreds of millions of people breathable air is simply unacceptable. (PTI)

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 8:34 PM IST

GRAP-3 pollution curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

GRAP-3 pollution curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

Updated on Jan 22, 2026, 8:56 PM IST

ARAI to set up fog, night-driving test facilities to improve vehicle sensor safety

Navi Mumbai, India - Feb. 11, 2022:A motorist charge his electric vehicle at Vashi Fuel Center charging station in Navi Mumbai, India, on Friday, February 11, 2022. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 5:06 AM IST

After HT report, AIIMS may install HEPA filters

A student wears a face mask due to increased air pollution in winter. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 3:38 AM IST

GRAP 4 lifted: Can I enter Delhi with my out-of-state BS4 petrol vehicle?

At the moment, GRAP Stages 1, 2 and 3 continue to remain in force. (AI-generated representational image)

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 2:32 PM IST

Waste burning persists across Gurugram despite GRAP-3 restrictions

llegally dumped waste in Sector 23A near Tau Devi Lal Park lit on fire as seen on Tuesday. (HT)

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 7:39 AM IST

Grap norms flouted as dust-laden construction sites operate across Gurugram

Uncovered building materials in Sector 66 seen on Tuesday (HT)

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 7:34 AM IST

GRAP-4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves marginally

Delhi air pollution Live Updates Vehicles zoom past the India Gate shrouded in fog on a winter morning, in New Delhi.

Updated on Jan 20, 2026, 10:10 PM IST

Worsening AQI, GRAP-4 in place: Are schools open? What changes in Delhi-NCR

With schools adjusting to hybrid learning and outdoor activities curtailed, the impact on daily life is significant in Delhi-NCR amid rising air pollution levels.

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 9:01 AM IST

From CSMT to the Coastal Road, 70,000 runners wake Mumbai at dawn

Mumbai, India. Jan 18, 2026: Runners participating in the 2026 Tata Mumbai Marathon, running at Marine drive in Mumbai, on Sunday, Jan 18, 2026. Mumbai, India. 18, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 7:06 AM IST

GMDA flags 52 dust hotspots, begins cleanup after citizen complaints

Officials said most stretches are already being addressed, with remaining sites to be resolved within a month as residents continue monitoring conditions. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 4:50 AM IST

Delhi AQI crosses 400: Pulmonologist and nutritionist reveal ways to stay safe

With air quality deteriorating, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Grap Stage 4 emergency restrictions on Saturday evening.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 11:15 AM IST

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