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Delhi: Strong surface winds improve air quality

Updated on Jan 3, 2026 05:00 IST

The CAQM clarified that preventive and regulatory actions prescribed under GRAP Stages I and II will continue to remain in force to ensure that air quality does not deteriorate again,

Delhi AQI improves, relief likely to be short-lived; GRAP 3 rolled back

The CAQM clarified that preventive and regulatory actions prescribed under GRAP Stages I and II will continue to remain in force to ensure that air quality does not deteriorate again,

Updated on Jan 3, 2026 06:01 IST

Brief air respite triggers swift Grap 3 withdrawal

Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI dropped from 380 at 4pm Thursday to 236 at the same time on Friday — a 144-point improvement driven by strong surface winds of 15-20km/h.

Published on Jan 2, 2026 22:30 IST

Stage-III GRAP curbs lifted across NCR as Delhi air quality improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management has lifted Stage-III restrictions across the National Capital Region as Delhi's Air Quality Index showed significant improvement.

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 16:20 IST

GRAP-4 returns: Will air quality be the next dealbreaker for buyers in NCR?

With Stage 4 pollution curbs under GRAP back in force as Delhi-NCR’s air quality turns 'severe,' clean air is emerging as a key factor likely to influence homebuying decisions in 2026. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 13:21 IST

New year, same story: Chill, fog, ‘very poor’ air continue in Delhi

A huge crowd throngs India Gate to celebrate the New Year in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 01:17 IST

Delhi pollution continues with ‘very poor’ air; red alert for dense fog today

The IMD also issued a fog alert in Delhi for the night of December 29 and the morning of December 30.

Published on Dec 30, 2025 02:10 IST

The fight for Delhi’s clean air begins at home

Noida,India-December 22, 2025:Amid rising air pollution levels, A Florist ventured out on a foggy and cool morning, with a blanket of toxic smog covering Delhi-NCR, in Noida, India, on Monday ,December 22, 2025. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Published on Dec 29, 2025 17:02 IST

‘Smells salty’: Delhiites as roads, cars vanish amid severe fog-AQI cocktail

One social media user said this is the “thickest fog” they have seen in Delhi for a while.

Updated on Dec 29, 2025 07:57 IST

Zero-visibility fog in Delhi amid 400+ AQI, cold wave triggers orange alert

People walk at Kartavya Path as a layer of toxic smog engulfs the area, in New Delhi on Sunday.

Updated on Dec 29, 2025 03:55 IST

Delhi stays trapped under high pollution, dense fog

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) official said the body was monitoring the situation and a meeting of the Graded Action Plan (GRAP) sub-committee would likely be called if it worsens.

Published on Dec 28, 2025 23:06 IST

No fuel without PUCC, non-BS6 vehicles barred: What Delhi’s permanent curbs mean

Vehicles line up to obtain PUCC as Delhi begins enforcing fuel restrictions on vehicles without a valid PUCC across the National Capital Region (NCR), in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Updated on Dec 28, 2025 06:43 IST

Fog, low winds bring Delhi AQI near ‘severe’ level; over 150 flights delayed

Delhi’s AQI was on the brink of breaching the “very poor” category on Sunday.

Updated on Dec 28, 2025 05:06 IST

Delhi minister cites fresh western disturbance, urges anti-pollution steps

The minister urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to follow pollution control measures despite the relaxation of restrictions. (Photo for representation)

Published on Dec 26, 2025 08:52 IST

Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ again; Jahangirpuri, Anand Vihar worst-hit

Jahangirpuri and Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, highest amongst all 40 stations.

Published on Dec 26, 2025 06:19 IST

Another day of only ‘poor’ air in Delhi, IMD says respite temporary

The average AQI over the course of the day better demonstrated the deterioration in the air quality. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 25, 2025 22:16 IST

Delhi's breathes better air, forecast predicts deterioration in coming days

Out of the 40 functional air quality monitoring stations in the city, 10 recorded moderate AQI levels below 200, including Lodhi Road, IIT Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport and Aya Nagar, while 27 stations remained in the poor category.

Published on Dec 25, 2025 15:44 IST

Clean air finally? Parts of Delhi see ‘moderate’ AQI after weeks

Commuters use face masks to avoid air pollution.

Updated on Dec 25, 2025 04:07 IST

CAQM lifts GRAP-4 curbs as Delhi air turns ‘Poor’, retains GRAP 1–3 restrictions

On Wednesday, a shallow to moderate fog enveloped several parts of the city in the morning hours. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 24, 2025 22:40 IST

‘2/3rd of city’s NCAP funding lying unused’

Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that this year, the government will ensure that 100% utilisation of NCAP funds is carried out. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 24, 2025 22:32 IST

US woman shares how she survives Delhi pollution: 'Indoor air is most important'

In the video, Fischer pointed out that Delhi’s worst pollution is seasonal.

Published on Dec 24, 2025 13:25 IST

'Cut GST on air purifiers at least': Delhi HC slams inaction amid alarming AQI

People seen out on a cold and smoggy morning at Rajinder Nagar in Delhi on Tuesday

Updated on Dec 24, 2025 08:19 IST

Strong winds bring relief as Delhi AQI improves to ‘very poor’, fog persists

Morning mist and fog engulf the city on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar/ HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 24, 2025 05:23 IST

Indian man marvels at Japan’s clear air, spots Mount Fuji from 200 km away

A viral video by an Indian man highlighted clear air in Japan.

Published on Dec 22, 2025 03:12 IST

Delhi AQI ‘very poor’ amid dense fog; over 150 flights delayed at IGI airport

Youths jog amid dense smog during a winter morning in New Delhi amid fog.

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 04:17 IST

New WFH advisory in Gurugram: What will change, who will be affected | Details

Commuters make their way through dense fog on a cold late night along Gurugram–Sohna Road near Tau Devi Lal Stadium, in Gurugram.

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 04:14 IST

Mumbai man's AQI experiment highlights importance of N95 masks amid pollution

The video, captioned “N95 masks do work,” has garnered over 2 million views.

Published on Dec 21, 2025 15:47 IST

Toxic smog engulfs Delhi; AQI expected to remain ‘severe’ for coming days

New Delhi, India – Dec. 20, 2025: A passenger train moves through dense fog on a cold winter morning at Tilak Marg station in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Updated on Dec 21, 2025 02:47 IST

AQI nears 400-mark in Delhi as city braces for ‘severe’ air despite curbs

A dense layer of smog engulfed the city throughout the morning hours on Saturday.

Updated on Dec 20, 2025 15:06 IST

Transport dept denies fuel to 2,800 vehicles without PUC certificates in Delhi

The Delhi government said monitoring and strict enforcement will continue in the coming days to reduce vehicular emissions and provide immediate relief to public health.

Published on Dec 19, 2025 12:25 IST

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