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Delhiites woke up to deteriorating air on Wednesday, with the city's average AQI crossing 200 and peaking at 232 in the evening, as per CPCB's daily bulletin. Classified as 'poor,' this spike...
In a dramatic turnaround, the air over Delhi-NCR has cleared up thanks to shifting winds and cooler weather, dropping AQI levels into safer categories across key urban pockets. After prolonged...
The NCR is experiencing a rare respite from its notorious smog blanket, thanks to strong winds that have slashed pollution levels. Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad neighborhoods have shifted to the yellow...
A sudden weather reversal has gripped Delhi-NCR, with snow blanketing northwest India's hills now influencing flatlands below. As February winds down, the mercury refuses to climb unchecked, holding...
A gusty wind spell has dramatically lifted air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region, with several neighborhoods entering the green zone for the first time in days. This welcome change...
A breath of fresh air swept through the National Capital Region as light showers and brisk winds on Wednesday morning significantly improved the Air Quality Index (AQI). Many neighborhoods...
Barely two days after a fleeting improvement, air pollution in Delhi-NCR has roared back with vengeance. Multiple neighborhoods now languish in the red zone, with Ghaziabad's Loni recording an...
A toxic mix of erratic weather and choking pollution is overwhelming hospitals in Delhi-NCR. Over 50% of OPD patients in district facilities are battling seasonal diseases, from stomach bugs causing...
The NCR breathes easier today, thanks to relentless gusty winds that have chased away stagnant pollutants blanketing the region. Air quality has upgraded markedly, with most areas now in orange or...
As NCR grapples with toxic air, meteorologists predict a game-changer starting January 23. Heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and blustery winds will likely flush out pollutants, offering much-needed...
In a bold move to reclaim breathable air, North Delhi launched 'Operation Clean Air' on Monday, unleashing special squads to curb rampant garbage burning. The intensive campaign registered several...
A deadly cocktail of pollution, cold winds, and dense fog has pushed Delhi-NCR's air quality into crisis mode, with AQI levels rocketing beyond 400. What was once a bustling metropolis now resembles...
Delhi residents woke up to a thick smog blanket on Saturday morning, signaling a severe air quality crisis across the National Capital Region. Despite the implementation of Stage III of the Graded...
Delhi is currently grappling with severe air pollution for the second consecutive day, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 418 on Wednesday. This marginal dip from Tuesday's 428 still places...
Delhi's air quality has plunged into the 'severe' category for the first time this season, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring above 400 on Tuesday. Residents are experiencing the immediate...
Delhi is currently enveloped in a dense, toxic haze as pollution levels surge to alarming heights. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has entered the 'very poor' category across significant portions of the...
The air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has plummeted to dangerous levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the capital soaring to a hazardous 601 by early Thursday morning....
Following Diwali celebrations, Delhi's air quality has significantly deteriorated, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) entering the 'very poor' category on Tuesday morning. The situation is expected to...
As the winter chill approaches, Delhi's air quality is once again becoming a significant concern. On Monday, the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 189 at...
Delhi AQI Today: The national capital woke up to an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 249, which is categorised as poor, around the India Gate region, according to the Central Pollution Control Board...
The Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced the revocation of Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), as air...
A toxic shroud has enveloped the National Capital Region, with air pollution shattering multi-day records on January 19. Delhi's AQI has rocketed into severe territory, hovering near 500 in spots,...
Breathing a bit easier in Delhi? Thanks to steadily improving air quality, the National Capital Region (NCR) has bid farewell to Stage 2 GRAP curbs. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)...