Delhi Air Quality
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Delhi's air quality nears 'poor' as winter chill settles in
Delhi | Oct 12, 2025, 07:48 AM ISTAs Delhi begins to experience the first cool breaths of winter, the city is also facing an alarming spike in air pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday reached 199, just shy of the 'poor' category, signaling a seasonal surge in pollution.
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Delhi air quality slips to 'moderate' ahead of monsoon showers, AQI stand at 112
Delhi | Jun 23, 2025, 08:41 PM ISTThe drop in the air quality comes just ahead of the anticipated arrival of the southwest monsoon on Tuesday. The IMD has issued a "yellow" alert for the day, predicting widespread rain and thunderstorms, which could help improve the pollution scenario in the capital.
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Grade 1 anti-pollution curbs activated in Delhi-NCR as AQI slips into 'poor' category
India | May 16, 2025, 10:13 PM ISTThe Commission for Air Quality Management has activated Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire NCR after air quality slipped into the 'poor' category. The move mandates strict dust control, emissions monitoring, and reduced polluting activities by all implementing agencies.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 2nd consecutive day: What caused the sudden spike?
Delhi | May 16, 2025, 11:23 AM ISTAccording to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's overall AQI was recorded at 301 at 7 am on Friday. The AQI recorded in most of the observation stations was in the "very poor" category.
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Delhi's AQI drops to 85, lowest in 3 years | First 'satisfactory' air quality day in 2025
Delhi | Mar 15, 2025, 07:57 PM ISTDelhi recorded its lowest AQI in three years, dropping to 85 and marking the first 'Satisfactory' air quality day of 2025. Meanwhile, Karnataka witnesses soaring temperatures, with heatwave warnings issued by the IMD. Check the latest weather updates.
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Delhi records lowest AQI of 2025, best January-February air quality in three years
Delhi | Feb 28, 2025, 09:14 PM ISTThe Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) highlighted that this is the best air quality recorded in the months of January and February over the past three years. The drop in pollution levels comes as a relief to residents of the national capital.
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GRAP 2 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels improve
Delhi | Feb 24, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: The India Meteorological Department and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology predict that the AQI will likely remain in the moderate to poor category.
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Delhi-NCR weather updates: Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP Stage III curbs
Delhi | Feb 03, 2025, 07:03 PM ISTDelhi-NCR weather updates: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), responsible for strategising air pollution mitigation in Delhi-NCR, said the curbs prescribed under stages I, II would remain in force.
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Delhi-NCR Air Quality: GRAP 3 restrictions revoked, children likely to return to schools
India | Jan 12, 2025, 07:24 PM ISTGRAP Stage 3, which was brought back on Thursday, entails a ban on non-essential construction work and a return of hybrid mode classes for the students.
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GRAP Stage-III enforced in Delhi-NCR amid alarming AQI levels: Key measures announced
Delhi | Jan 09, 2025, 07:58 PM ISTThe Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-III of GRAP in Delhi-NCR as AQI levels crossed 350, indicating severe air pollution. Key measures include bans on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles and restrictions on construction and demolition activities.
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Delhi air quality improves: GRAP Stage 3 revoked, here's what is allowed and what is not
Delhi | Jan 05, 2025, 07:58 PM ISTOn Friday, GRAP 3 was reimposed after the air quality deteriorated. However, the city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) on Sunday stood at 339 at 4 pm.
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GRAP 3 imposed in Delhi as air quality worsens, construction work banned, check restrictions
Delhi | Jan 03, 2025, 06:58 PM ISTGRAP 3 restrictions in Delhi: As part of Stage 3 curbs, the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars (4-wheelers) is restricted in Delhi and nearby NCR districts. However, people with disabilities are exempt.
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Delhi logs 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024; highest since 2018
Delhi | Dec 31, 2024, 11:25 PM ISTDelhi weather: The CAQM data shows that 2024 was one of the best years in respect to the air quality in the National capital. February, December and August recorded the best average Air Quality Index (AQI) in six years, the data showed.
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Delhi weather: Cold wave continues with 'very poor' air quality, dense fog likely
Delhi | Dec 25, 2024, 07:52 AM ISTDelhi weather: The national capital on Tuesday night received light rains following which residents experienced a chilling morning with cloudy weather.
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Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP stage 4 curbs amid dip in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR
India | Dec 24, 2024, 06:51 PM ISTDelhi-NCR pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from December 16, after Delhi's air quality deteriorated further.
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Delhi weather update: Chilly morning greets national capital amid ‘hazardous’ air quality levels
Delhi | Dec 20, 2024, 08:59 AM ISTDelhi’s December 20, 2024 weather forecast predicted a clear sky with temperatures ranging from 10.05 degrees Celsius to 22.9 degrees Celsius. However, AQI levels have reached a hazardous 500.
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SC directs UP, Haryana to impose complete ban on firecrackers as Delhi's air quality worsens
India | Dec 19, 2024, 07:21 PM ISTDelhi-NCR air pollution: Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'severe plus' category on Thursday, with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 451 recorded at 4 pm.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'severe', thick smog envelopes city | Check IMD's prediction
Delhi | Dec 19, 2024, 06:36 AM ISTDelhi has been experiencing toxic air quality for the past few days due to drop in wind speeds, allowing local pollutants to concentrate in the atmosphere.
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IMD weather update: Delhi shivers at 5 degree celsius, dense fog, GRAP Stage IV in effect
Delhi | Dec 18, 2024, 07:38 AM ISTWith temperatures dropping further, the IMD has warned of a potential cold wave in the coming days, advising residents to take precautions against the harsh weather conditions.
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Delhi’s AQI in ‘severe’ category, minimum temperature hits 5.9 degree Celsius | Weather forecast
Delhi | Dec 17, 2024, 12:07 PM ISTDelhi’s air quality remains in 'severe’ category with an AQI of 427 on Tuesday morning, posing health risks even to healthy individuals. The minimum temperature has dropped to 5.9°C, two degrees below normal. Moderate fog conditions are expected to persist for the next two days.