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    Delhi S Air Quality News

    Delhi chokes as PM2.5 hits four times safe limit in 24 hours

    At Safdarjung, visibility dropped to 800 metres on Thursday afternoon, compared with 2,500 metres at the same time a day earlier
    Cities
    Updated 1 day ago

    Delhi’s Diwali pollution spike may be 49% higher than recorded: CREA

    A sprinkler sprays water to settle dust amid pollution on Wednesday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 2 days ago

    Delhi’s AQI woes: Are your indoor plants enough to combat pollution? Read on to know the reality

    As Delhi continues to grapple with 'very poor' AQI, residents are building greener homes and spaces with air-purifying indoor plants.
    Htcity
    Published 2 days ago

    Delhi AQI sees marginal improvement; relief may last few days

    Delhi Cantonment and Sri Aurobindo Marg were the only monitoring stations to record moderate air quality, with AQI readings of 135 and 155, respectively.
    Cities
    Updated 3 days ago

    Delhi turns back around 18k non-compliant vehicles in 10 days of pollution curbs

    Delhi's winter action plan requires the transport department, traffic police and MCD to enforce restrictions on non-Delhi-registered vehicles below BS-VI standards.
    Cities
    Updated 3 days ago

    AQI chatter: Delhi markets take a hit ahead of Bhai Dooj, shopkeepers share pollution woes

    As Delhi's air quality worsens due to pollution, shop owners at city's popular markets share they are facing a decline in footfall and sales. (For representational purposes only)
    Htcity
    Published 4 days ago

    Diwali celebrations can impact lung health; an oncologist explains air quality's harmful effects

    How do we protect our lungs from pollution? Can bad AQI cause lung cancer?
    Lifestyle
    Published 4 days ago

    Up in smoke: Delhi flouts firecracker curbs as residents flag violations despite cops on ground

    The Supreme Court had set a narrow two-hour window for bursting firecrackers on Diwali night (Sakib Ali / HT)
    Cities
    Updated 4 days ago

    BJP alleges conspiracy to worsen Delhi pollution, claims Punjab farm fires were ‘deliberate’

    Delhi Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra alleged sharp spike in stubble burning incidents in neighboring states, in New Delhi.
    India News
    Updated 5 days ago

    AQI of 387 in India would be nearly 1,500 in US and 10 in UK. Why the range is so wide

    A layer of pollution engulfs Kartavya Path area during Diwali celebrations in New Delhi, India, on Sunday latenight, November 8, 2026.
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 5 days ago

    Delhi records 3rd worst Diwali pollution since 2021, data gaps cloud full picture

    A consistent comparison of Diwali air pollution requires comparable data over time. More than half the air quality stations in the National Capital stopped reporting air quality data around midnight.
    India News
    Updated 5 days ago

    Delhi’s air quality ‘very poor’ on Diwali, expected to worsen

    Vehicles move through haze near Ghaziabad with Air Quality Index (AQI) at 289, categorised as 'Poor', by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in New Delhi on Sunday.
    India News
    Updated 6 days ago

    RWAs in Delhi allege unchecked bursting of firecrackers

    Residents reported firecrackers being burst in several neighbourhoods days before Dhanteras, despite restrictions.
    Cities
    Updated 6 days ago

    Delhi AQI stays ‘very poor’ for 4th day, likely to deteriorate into ‘severe’

    Stubble burning contributed 15.6% to Delhi’s PM2.5 levels on Thursday, with the share forecast to rise to 19.2% on Friday, according to the DSS.
    Cities
    Updated 8 days ago

    Green only in colour: Firecrackers flood Delhi markets amid festive season, rising AQI

    A 15-year-old bought 15 boxes of firecrackers for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,000 at Sadar Bazaar after waiting around 20 minutes.
    Cities
    Updated 23 days ago

    No tandoor at eateries, open burning of waste: List of curbs under Grap-1 in Delhi

    A layer of smog engulfs the India Gate on a cold morning, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
    India News
    Published 24 days ago

    Bad air season begins: Post-Dussehra spike pushes Delhi AQI to ‘poor’

    The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will add 20 weekday trips from Thursday to encourage commuters to use public transport instead of private vehicles.
    Cities
    Updated 23 days ago

    Delhi records minimum temperature of 23.2°C; AQI remains ‘moderate’ at 171

    A distant view of the Akshardham Temple complex from across the highway, as Delhi recorded its lowest monthly average Air Quality Index (AQI) for September in 2026, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
    Cities
    Updated 42 days ago

    Delhi clears ₹100 crore for 1,000 ‘anti-smog guns’ over 3 years

    The Delhi government plans to deploy 1,000 truck-mounted anti-smog guns on designated PWD roads during the winter pollution season.
    Cities
    Updated 66 days ago

    Despite above-normal rain, Delhi saw worst July air since 2022

    Delhi recorded its worst July air quality since 2022, despite above-normal rainfall.
    Cities
    Updated 105 days ago

    Delhi's air quality slips to 'poor' category, worst level in 85 days

    After a brief spell of good air, Delhi's air quality slips back to "poor" category
    Cities
    Published 124 days ago

    Rain and gusty winds cool Delhi, city logs cleanest air day since October 8

    People enjoy during a heavy rain at Kartavya path, in New Delhi, India, May 30, 2026.
    Cities
    Updated 167 days ago

    Transporters across Delhi-NCR to go on strike for three days from May 21

    Separately, CAQM has proposed banning the entry of BS-4 and older commercial vehicles into Delhi-NCR from November 1, 2026, as part of efforts to cut vehicular pollution.
    Cities
    Updated 178 days ago

    Summer soars in Delhi at 40°C, Grap 1 invoked as air quality turns ‘poor’

    People cover themselves to escape the intense heat at Connaught Place, in New Delhi on Thursday.
    Cities
    Updated 211 days ago

    Delhi's ‘Green Budget’ includes ₹22,000 crore for cleaner air, greener capital

    Further, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>300 crore have been allocated under the ‘pollution control and emergency measures’ scheme, the Delhi CM announced.
    Cities
    Published 234 days ago

    Planting trees only way to save Delhi’s air, says Supreme Court

    SC says boosting green cover is key to saving Delhi’s air quality
    Cities
    Updated 266 days ago

    Rain brings relief from heat in Delhi, GRAP-2 measures lifted amid ‘poor’ AQI

    Weather forecasts show this respite is temporary, with the maximum set to rise again from Thursday onwards. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Updated 268 days ago

    Delhi sets 2026 air quality targets, plans 15% reduction in average AQI

    The air quality index (AQI) was 214 (poor) at 9am on Saturday. (HT file photo)
    India News
    Updated 278 days ago

    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.
    Cities
    Published 299 days ago

    GRAP IV restrictions return: Can I drive my Delhi-registered BS4 petrol vehicle?

    If your BS4 petrol car is registered in Delhi, you are allowed to drive it within Delhi-NCR, including crossing into neighbouring NCR areas and returning to Delhi. (AI-generated representational image)
    Car Bike
    Updated 300 days ago
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