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End of clean air streak: Delhi set for ‘poor’ AQI ahead of Diwali

Updated on Oct 14, 2025 02:40 IST

On Monday, Delhi’s maximum stood at 32.6°C – a degree below normal, but one degree higher than Sunday. Forecasts show clear skies will persist in the region, with the maximum likely to touch 34°C by Wednesday. Delhi’s minimum meanwhile stood at 19.0°C – a degree below normal. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photos)

Delhi's AQI improves after consistent winds, may worsen after Oct 15

Delhi saw a pleasant evening with the minimum temperature at 19.6°C on Sunday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 12, 2025 23:05 IST

Chandigarh: Air quality turns satisfactory again

As per IMD officials, with winds gathering strength due to the incoming active Western Disturbance (WD) and the temperatures remaining relatively higher, it was expected that any pollutants would be scattered quickly due to weather conditions. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Oct 4, 2025 03:00 IST

Delhi records 15-week high AQI. What changed the capital's air?

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded the cleanest average AQI since 2016 in the first half of this year.

Updated on Sep 28, 2025 04:54 IST

Delhi air quality worsens as pollution season starts, AQI at 169

Delhi's pollution on Saturday was largely due to the formation of a cyclonic circulation that pulled dust into the city.

Updated on Sep 27, 2025 16:05 IST

Top court raps states over vacant pollution control board posts, gives deadline

SC also asked the Commission for Air Quality Management to file a detailed report outlining the preventive and remedial steps taken to address air pollution.

Updated on Sep 17, 2025 09:37 IST

Delhi logs 163 clean air days so far, new record likely: Environment minister

To support eco-friendly festivities, the Delhi government has set up over 60 artificial ponds across the city for idol immersion during Ganesh Chaturthi and the upcoming Durga Puja (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 7, 2025 02:44 IST

Delhi records 2nd highest no. of ‘satisfactory’ air days, as of mid-August

On Sunday, Delhi’s base weather station at Safdarjung logged 0.2mm of rainfall between 8.30am and 5.30pm. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published on Aug 17, 2025 22:12 IST

Delhi rains: Heavy showers hit city, July 2025 air cleanest in 10 years

Various parts of Delhi, including south, southeast , central witnessed rain today, with more showers expected in the coming hours.

Updated on Jul 30, 2025 16:32 IST

Delhi government requests ₹1,000 crore from centre for tackling air quality

We will identify spots in Delhi and come forward with our best technology, said Parvesh Sahib Singh.

Published on Jun 29, 2025 09:34 IST

Monsoon may reach Delhi by June 24, three days ahead of normal date: IMD

Last year, the onset of monsoon in Delhi was recorded on June 28 and June 25 in 2023. (ANI photo)

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:50 IST

Delhi: AQI stays ‘satisfactory’ second day in row

Clouds above the Lotus Temple in New Delhi on Thursday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published on Jun 20, 2025 24:06 IST

Delhi covered in thick haze: Why the air quality dropped to ‘very poor’

Dust storms push Delhi's air quality into "very poor" category

Published on May 16, 2025 05:29 IST

Delhi's pollution returns days after rain, key locations record spike in PM2.5

A truck-mounted sprinkler sprays tiny droplets of water to counter air pollution in Delhi

Updated on May 15, 2025 05:01 IST

Data dressing will not help in fight against pollution

The Delhi government must course-correct. The public deserves clean air, but more importantly, it deserves truthful air quality data (AFP)

Published on Apr 26, 2025 03:36 IST

40.2°C: Delhi sweats in a heatwave

According to IMD, a heatwave is when the maximum temperature is above 40°C. (PTI photo)

Published on Apr 8, 2025 03:49 IST

Nepal’s air pollution is worse than ever. Is it safe to travel?

Nepal’s toxic air crisis: Should you cancel your trip?

Updated on Apr 4, 2025 08:25 IST

Can the new government break Delhi’s pollution cycle?

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

Published on Apr 3, 2025 10:44 IST

Delhi’s AQI remains ‘poor’ as maximum temp likely to hover between 38-40°C

The average air quality index (AQI) was recorded 235 at 11am. (HT photo)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:42 IST

Delhi AQI drops below 100: Residents say, all we could breathe is freshness!

Delhi's AQI was recorded at its lowest in three years, for three consecutive days recently.

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Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:19 IST

Delhi breathes cleanest air in Jan-March period in 3 years; GRAP fully lifted

As of 7 pm on Saturday, the Anand Vihar air quality monitor recorded an AQI of 80, CPCB data showed.

Updated on Mar 15, 2025 16:27 IST

Humidity causes underestimation of Delhi's pollution by up to 20 per cent: study

The study, published in the journal npj Clean Air, "fills in the gap in the understanding of PM1 pollution in the most polluted megacity in the world."

Published on Mar 12, 2025 12:52 IST

Delhi sees season’s hottest day with mercury at 35°C

The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded in Pitampura, west Delhi, at 35.3°C.

Published on Mar 11, 2025 23:29 IST

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates; mercury expected to go up to 33-35°C

The AQI has oscillated between “poor” and “moderate” zones since the weekend. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 11, 2025 04:32 IST

Mercury spike continues, air quality may worsen in Delhi

The maximum temperature on Monday was recorded at 32.6°C, while the minimum was 15.2°C.

Updated on Mar 11, 2025 02:09 IST

Delhi AQI slips into ‘poor’, Grap-1 reimposed

The sky above Connaught Place on Friday. (Sanchit Khanna//HT PhotoHindustan Times)

Published on Mar 8, 2025 24:00 IST

25 comedians talk funny about air pollution

25 comedians talk funny about air pollution

Published on Mar 1, 2025 02:48 IST

GRAP 2 restrictions lifted in Delhi | What's allowed, what's still not

FILE PHOTO: Delhi has seen extreme pollution in recent months.

Updated on Feb 24, 2025 13:06 IST

Delhi sees fourth straight day of moderate air quality

A clear sky over the footover bridge near Burari in New Delhi on Saturday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 22, 2025 17:02 IST

AQI still ‘moderate’ as respite from air pollution continues

A clear sky above India Gate on Friday. The AQI (131) was better than Thursday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 14, 2025 23:15 IST

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