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Thick fog engulfs Delhi-NCR as air quality turns 'very poor', AQI stands at 312

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 312 at approximately 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo/For representation)

Published on Feb 4, 2026, 10:45 AM IST

IMD downgrades alert to ‘yellow’ as light rain, cold wave persist in Gurugram

IMD said gusty winds reduced visibility on key corridors, while air quality slipped into the very poor category by evening. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Jan 28, 2026, 7:16 AM IST

Rain reduces Delhi temperature by over 6°C, but fails to clean city's air

Delhi's maximum temperature dropped sharply to 16.9°C, about 5 degrees below normal and 6.3 degrees lower than Monday’s 23.2°C.

Updated on Jan 28, 2026, 7:47 AM IST

Strong winds keep Delhi’s AQI in ‘moderate’ for 2nd day

Delhi witnesses improved air quality with cloudy skies seen at Samalkha t-point area on Sunday. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 26, 2026, 3:30 AM IST

Delhi rain brings down AQI, city sees cleanest air in 3 months

Delhi breathes easy as rain clears the haze, revealing crisp skies and cleaner air across the capital on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Published on Jan 25, 2026, 6:38 AM 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

Air quality worsens again as doctors flag spike in respiratory cases

Mumbai under a thick blanket of smog, as seen on November 26, 2025

Published on Jan 24, 2026, 7:02 AM 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

Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee formulates air action plan to check air pollution

The AQI reached the very poor category on only one day on December 20, 2025, submitted the DM. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 7:38 AM 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

Delhi records most polluted January day in 2 years as AQI 440 takes over city

Security contingents during Republic Day parade rehearsals amid winter fog and poor air quality in New Delhi on Saturday, January 17.

Updated on Jan 19, 2026, 9:02 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

Grap-4 returns as Delhi AQI blows past 400 again

During rehearsals for the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 6:09 AM IST

Adjusting to Delhi-NCR pollution, with a smile

Though the pollution issue has been raised prior to quite a few elections now, our politicians have realised it isn’t a deal breaker for the voting populace. (ANI)

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 12:09 AM IST

What's allowed, what's not as GRAP-4 restrictions back in Delhi-NCR

After Delhi recorded more than 400 on the AQI scale, the central pollution control board (CPCB) on Saturday placed GRAP 4 restrictions in place to tackle the soaring AQI levels.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 10:59 PM IST

Delhi's AQI turns severe as cold spell approaches, temperatures expected to rise

Dense fog conditions prevailed on Saturday morning with maximum temperature recorded at 24.6 degrees Celsius, five notches above normal.

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 10:32 PM IST

GRAP-4, strictest pollution curbs, enforced in Delhi-NCR as AQI crosses 400

Security contingents during Republic Day parade rehearsals amid winter fog and poor air quality in New Delhi on Saturday, January 17.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 5:01 AM IST

Vidit Gujrathi says ‘no one cares’ as Delhi AQI remains very poor

Vidit Gujrathi drew attention to Delhi’s worsening air quality on social media.

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 3:11 PM IST

GRAP-3 curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality in 'very poor' category

The air quality reading in Delhi was 343 at 4 pm on Thursday.

Updated on Jan 16, 2026, 6:40 PM IST

Delhi NCR's hazardous AQI envelopes India Open: Is sports the new casualty?

World No. 3 Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen’s withdrawal from the ongoing India Open 2026 in Delhi has sparked a wider debate.

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 11:49 AM IST

Delhi wakes up to chilly morning amid ‘poor’ AQI; IGI airport issues advisory

Cold wave conditions are expected to continue across parts of north and northwest India.

Updated on Jan 11, 2026, 11:22 AM IST

Delhi logged India's worst PM10 in 2025, 2nd most polluted city for PM2.5

The analysis said PM2.5 levels remain high across the National Capital Region, with 12 out of 14 NCR cities breaching the PM2.5 standard.

Updated on Jan 10, 2026, 11:23 AM IST

Delhi sees spike in heart emergencies after pollution surge: Study

The study covered over 41,000 hospital admissions from selected tertiary care hospitals. (Arun Thakur)

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 5:16 AM IST

Delhi shows marginal respite in air quality, AQI improves to ‘poor’ category

According to the Air Quality Early Warning System, air quality is expected to remain in the ‘moderate’ category on January 6, deteriorate to ‘poor’ on January 7 and 8, and stay in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ range over the subsequent six days.

Updated on Jan 5, 2026, 7:39 PM IST

Dense fog blankets Delhi, flight operations affected at IGI Airport

IndiGo stated that flight operations in Leh had been temporarily suspended due to snowfall.

Published on Jan 5, 2026, 10:36 AM IST

AQI deteriorates to ‘moderate’ as stagnant winds trap pollutants

AQI deteriorates to ‘moderate’ as stagnant winds trap pollutants

Published on Jan 5, 2026, 6:16 AM IST

Delhi air quality dips again; AQI close to 300, fog disrupts 170 flights

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert for Sunday, warning of moderate to dense fog in the early hours of the day (HT photo/ Raj K Raj)

Updated on Jan 4, 2026, 10:29 AM IST

WIth AQI@110, Lucknow records its cleanest air in nearly 2 months

Saturday’s AQI was lower than levels recorded throughout December and January, and most of November, except on November 1, when the AQI stood at 70. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 4, 2026, 6:48 AM IST

Air quality dips again, fog leads to 60 flight cancellations in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a yellow alert for Sunday, warning people of a possible moderate to dense fog in multiple parts of the city. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 4, 2026, 4:04 AM IST

Woman shares why returning to Delhi no longer feels like coming home

A woman on Reddit, who grew up in Delhi for 23 years, says returning home fills her with nostalgia and sadness.

Published on Jan 3, 2026, 1:51 PM IST

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