Delhi, air pollution and AQI

Delhi air pollution blankets India's capital in dense smog, sparking emergency measures
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
Delhi air pollution: Low visibility, dense smog choke Delhiites; GRAP-III curbs kicks in as AQI remain 'severe'
Delhi sees a major spike in air pollution every winter due to several factors, including the burning of farm waste in the adjoining states of Haryana and Punjab.
Delhi air pollution: AQI remains ‘severe’, visibility low in NCR; Classes 1-5 move online as GRAP-3 imposed | 10 updates
GRAP stage 3 will come into force at 8am on Friday. The Delhi government announced that classes for primary schools will be shifted to online.
Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'
Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed, vehicular emissions and crop stubble burning. This time, experts say that the condition is likely to get worse in the coming days.
Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says
A study published in June found that air pollution killed 135 million people over the last four decades around the world, with India and China accounting for the bulk of the fatalities. In 2023, Delhi’s AQI was recorded between 445 and 520 just a day after Diwali, placing it firmly in the “severe” category.
Air pollution: Primary schools closed in Delhi, classes to be held online as air quality worsens
Delhi CM Atishi said due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes, until further directions.
Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens
Air pollution in the Indian capital is more than 50 times what is considered safe by the World Health Organization.
BJP demands closure of schools in Delhi amid alarming air pollution level
The air quality index (AQI) had surged to 366 according to real-time data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 9 am.
Delhi Air Pollution: Thick Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR; Visibility Drops, AQI Crosses 350-Mark
Dense smog engulfed Delhi and its surrounding areas on Wednesday morning with visibility dropping and the air quality settling in the "very poor" category. According to data by the Central Pollution Control Board,
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Restrictions under GRAP stage-3 to come into force from Friday
Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels every year in the winter. The air quality in the capital remains in the 'severe ...
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Delhi Enters Pollution Emergency As AQI Crosses 450: What Are The New Restrictions In Place?
Delhi is facing a pollution emergency as AQI exceeds 450. New restrictions, including diesel vehicle bans and school closures ...
India's capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal
To combat worsening air quality, India's government has banned non-essential construction and encouraged residents to avoid ...
‘Severe’ AQI in Delhi: SC to hold urgent hearing on Monday
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, agreed to urgently list on November 18, a plea seeking enforcement of measures to check ...
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Delhi air pollution: What’s prohibited and permitted under GRAP III as AQI hits ‘severe’
The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 420 at 6 am, with 26 monitoring stations reporting AQI levels of 400 or higher.
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Closely monitoring Delhi pollution situation, strict measures to be taken: Gopal Rai
A day after Delhi's air quality plunged to the 'severe' category, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said strict ...
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Delhi's 'severe' air quality leaves residents gasping for breath
New Delhi’s air quality reached “severe” levels as dense toxic smog lingered in the Indian capital on Thursday. The average air quality reading breached 400 – the threshold to be considered “severe” – ...