Severe Air Pollution – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Delhi Suffocates: Smog Grips Capital, AQI Hits ‘Very Poor’ https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/delhi-suffocates-smog-grips-capital-aqi-hits-very-poor/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/delhi-suffocates-smog-grips-capital-aqi-hits-very-poor/ Delhi residents woke up to a blanket of thick smog on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering around the ‘very poor’ mark. The AQI stood at a concerning 385 on Sunday morning, showing minimal improvement from Saturday’s 386. Iconic landmarks like India Gate were barely visible through the haze, disrupting the morning routines of joggers and walkers.

Areas such as Rajghat and ITO experienced even more severe air pollution, with AQI levels reaching 417, placing them in the ‘severe’ category. Other localities including Anand Vihar, Alipur, and Ashok Vihar also recorded AQI readings between 400 and 415, indicating dangerous air quality. Chandani Chowk recorded an AQI of 420, while Dwarka registered 378.

This severe air pollution coincides with dropping temperatures. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast minimum temperatures for Delhi to range between 9 to 11 degrees Celsius for Sunday. Yesterday, the capital recorded a low of 9.7 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued various weather alerts for other parts of the country, including heavy rainfall warnings for Tamil Nadu and cold wave conditions for several northern and central states.

]]> Delhi Air Quality Plunges to Severe Amidst GRAP III Measures https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/delhi-air-quality-plunges-to-severe-amidst-grap-iii-measures/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/delhi-air-quality-plunges-to-severe-amidst-grap-iii-measures/ 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 Response Action Plan (GRAP), which includes stringent measures to combat pollution, air quality has remained hazardous. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi stood at 389 at 10 am, dangerously close to the ‘Severe’ category threshold of 401. This alarming situation necessitates urgent action and adherence to pollution control protocols. Several areas within the city recorded AQI levels above 400, posing significant health risks. Wazirpur emerged as the most affected locality, registering an AQI of 450. Other heavily polluted zones included Bawana (443), Rohini (426), Anand Vihar (426), Mundka (425), and Jahangirpuri (423). These high AQI readings underscore the immediate threat to public health, particularly for vulnerable populations with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. The previous day’s average AQI of 387 indicates a persistent decline in air quality throughout the week. Meteorological conditions, including slow winds and lower temperatures, are exacerbating the problem by trapping pollutants near the ground. Experts predict further dips in wind speed, potentially prolonging the period of elevated pollution levels.

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