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Delhi swelters under intense heat as mercury touches 43.6°C; IMD issues yellow alert for next 3 days

Delhi | May 24, 2026, 08:01 PM IST

Several parts of Delhi-NCR recorded even higher readings during the day. The Ridge and Aya Nagar were among the hottest locations, both touching 44.6°C. Other areas also saw extreme heat, with Lodhi Road at 43.8°C, Palam at 43.7°C, and Safdarjung at 43.6°C.

Mumbai pollution: Toxic smog chokes city; AQI soars past 300 in multiple areas

Maharashtra | Feb 20, 2026, 10:49 AM IST

By 8 am, the temperature stood at 25°C. There was no rainfall, and only mild winds were recorded, blowing at speeds of 3 to 5 km per hour. The concentration of PM2.5 stood at 181 micrograms per cubic metre, while PM10 was recorded at 210 micrograms per cubic metre.

Delhi AQI has plunged to 'severe' category again.

GRAP-4 curbs reimposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI becomes 'severe' again

Delhi | Jan 17, 2026, 11:36 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: The development comes a day after it had reimposed GRAP-3 restrictions in the capital. GRAP categorises air quality into four stages -- 'poor' (AQI 201-300), 'very poor' (AQI 301-400), 'severe' (AQI 401-450) and 'severe plus' (AQI above 450).

Delhi-NCR implements GRAP 3 measures as AQI forecast turns 'severe'

Delhi | Jan 16, 2026, 11:28 PM IST

Grap 3 curbs in force in Delhi-NCR as air quality expected to turn 'severe' in coming days, said CAQM.

India TV’s Pollution Ka Solution Conclave

'A newborn starts 'smoking' at birth in a polluted city,' doctor warns at health conclave

Health | Jan 17, 2026, 10:13 AM IST

At India TV's Pollution Ka Solution Conclave in New Delhi, leading doctors warned that air pollution is causing visible lung damage, rising disease, and permanent health harm. From newborns to non-smokers, polluted air is affecting every organ, making it a public health emergency.

Indoor air pollution warning: Chest surgeon warns one mosquito coil could equal 100 cigarettes

Health | Jan 03, 2026, 01:06 PM IST

Indoor air pollution is often ignored inside homes. Dr Harsh Vardhan Puri, speaking to India TV, warned that common habits like burning mosquito coils release harmful particulate matter, sometimes comparable to cigarette smoke. He spoke at length about the hidden risks of indoor air pollution.

30% of Delhi’s children are borderline asthmatic, warns chest surgeon

Health | Jan 02, 2026, 10:30 AM IST

Delhi’s air pollution has become a serious health emergency, Dr Harsh Vardhan Puri, chest surgeon at Medanta Hospital, warns. The doctor says toxic air is damaging lungs before they fully develop, increasing asthma risk and setting the stage for lifelong respiratory illness.

Red alert over Delhi as dense fog, severe AQI trigger

Red alert in Delhi as dense fog, severe AQI trigger flight disruptions, airlines issue advisories

Delhi | Dec 29, 2025, 11:53 PM IST

Delhi’s 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) surged past 405, placing it firmly in the ‘severe’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Monday, the AQI had stood at 390, classified as ‘very poor’.

Pole-mounted mist spray system operates at ITO to mitigate

Delhi's air quality edges closer to 'severe' again as smog engulfs capital

Delhi | Dec 28, 2025, 07:47 AM IST

Delhi AQI: Of the 40 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, 20 logged readings in the 'severe' category. The worst AQI was recorded in the Anand Vihar, where it was 445 on Sunday morning.

Delhi chokes again: AQI crosses 400 mark

Delhi AQI crosses 400-mark in several areas, Sirsa says no fuel without PUCC to be permanent

Delhi | Dec 27, 2025, 11:48 PM IST

Air quality monitors showed alarming numbers across the city. Nehru Nagar recorded the highest AQI at 442, followed by Patparganj at 431 and Shadipur at 429. Other areas such as RK Puram (412), Sirifort (402) and Shivaji Park (400) also reported extremely poor air conditions.

The bench stressed the severity of the crisis, asking the

Delhi High Court demands action on toxic air: 'Reduce GST on air purifiers or provide clean air'

Delhi | Dec 24, 2025, 02:36 PM IST

The hearing followed a petition by advocate Kapil Madan, who urged the court to classify air purifiers as ‘medical devices’ and reduce their GST to 5%. The petitioner said that air purifiers have become essential to maintain safe indoor air.

'Got infection in two days': Nitin Gadkari sounds alarm as Delhi continues to reel under toxic air

Delhi | Dec 24, 2025, 12:50 PM IST

Gadkari’s statement comes at a time when pollution continues to severely impact life in the national capital. On Wednesday, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 355, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. A thick blanket of smog enveloped several parts of the city.

Delhi air pollution: Over 11,000 vehicles challaned.

Delhi pollution: Over 11,000 vehicles challaned in 24 hours for causing pollution, violating rules

Delhi | Dec 19, 2025, 11:46 PM IST

Delhi Air Pollution: Police said more than 12,164 metric tons of waste collected and 2,068 kilometers of roads cleaned using machines. Apart from this, over 9,400 kilometers of roads cleaned using machines, water sprinkling, and anti-smog guns.

Parvesh Singh Verma blamed the previous AAP government for

Delhi pollution blame game begins: Minister says air crisis due to incomplete tasks by AAP regime

Delhi | Dec 18, 2025, 01:15 PM IST

Delhi minister Parvesh Verma held a press conference where he presented a large list of tasks that he said the former AAP led government should have completed.

Weather update: IMD issues fog alert in 16 states; Cold wave warning in Uttarakhand, MP

India | Dec 18, 2025, 07:32 AM IST

Delhi continues to reel under toxic air as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded above 300 in the “very poor” category in most areas. A thick layer of smog and fog have reduced the visibility. GRAP-4 restrictions are in place across the national capital to curb the toxic air.

No PUCC, no fuel: Delhi enforces strict refueling norm to curb toxic air from today

Delhi | Dec 18, 2025, 07:41 AM IST

The move has been announced by Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, along with a plethora of other measures to deal with intolerable pollution levels. Sirsa said the Delhi Government was committed to reducing vehicular emissions, which is a big contributor to air pollution.

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