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  Delhi rains: Showers bring much-needed relief from heat; IMD issues alert for more downpour

  Delhi | June 15, 2026 10:26 IST

  In terms of air quality, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 135 in the morning, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The AQI scale classifies readings from 101 to 200 as moderate.

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  Delhi records cleanest May in five years as AQI drops to 85 after rain and strong winds

  Delhi | May 31, 2026 10:48 IST

  The AQI was last lower on October 8, 2025, when it stood at 80. The latest reading also capped a month that saw better air quality than recent years, making May 2026 the cleanest May the national capital has experienced since 2021.

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  'Delhi feels like a gas chamber,' says Yogi Adityanath; hails Uttar Pradesh's good environment

  Uttar Pradesh | February 15, 2026 14:31 IST

  Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that one of the biggest global challenges today is environmental degradation, while speaking at an event in Gorakhpur.

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  IMD issues yellow alert for rain in Delhi-NCR; heavy snowfall likely in JK, Himachal and Uttarakhand

  India | January 26, 2026 23:54 IST

  The IMD has advised farmers to take necessary precautions to protect their crops from hail damage. Travellers have also been cautioned against visiting hilly areas, as heavy snowfall may increase the risk of landslides and road closures.

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  Delhi parking fees to double during GRAP 3 and 4 pollution alerts

  Delhi | January 21, 2026 19:46 IST

  Delhi AQI: By increasing parking charges, authorities aim to reduce traffic congestion and limit vehicular emissions, which are major contributors to Delhi’s worsening air quality.

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  GRAP 4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR following improvement in air quality

  Delhi | January 20, 2026 17:54 IST

  GRAP 4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR following improvement in air quality. GRAP-4 restrictions were reimposed on January 17 after air quality in the National Capital Region slipped back into the ‘severe’ category.

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  Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, flight operations hit amid low visibility; AQI in 'severe' category

  Delhi | January 19, 2026 8:14 IST

  Delhi witnessed dense fog and hazardous pollution levels, with AQI climbing above 400 in multiple zones. Flight operations at IGI Airport were affected due to extremely poor visibility.

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

  Delhi | January 17, 2026 23:36 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).

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  'First identify causes': Supreme Court raps air quality monitor on Delhi air pollution

  Delhi | January 06, 2026 15:50 IST

  The Bench said the Supreme Court would not position itself as a “super expert” on air pollution but would ensure that expert-driven decision-making happens in a timely and transparent manner.

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  Delhi air pollution: Why lung tests are no longer optional in high AQI areas, warns doctor

  Health | January 02, 2026 17:32 IST

  Delhi’s air pollution continues to damage lung health. A chest surgeon explains why lung tests like spirometry and X-rays are essential for people living in high AQI areas.

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  Weather update: New Year showers Delhi and Mumbai; capital records coldest December day in 6 years

  India | January 01, 2026 10:34 IST

  As per the IMD, dense to very dense fog conditions are very likely to continue during night and morning hours over Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi till January 5.

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

  Delhi | December 28, 2025 7:47 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.

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

  Delhi | December 27, 2025 23:48 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.

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  Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' as dense smog continues; flight ops hit

  Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:22 IST

  According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), moderate fog is expected in Delhi-NCR on Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expecting to hover around 21 degrees Celsius and 9 degrees Celsius.

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  Delhi NCR engulfed by thick fog as region chokes under toxic air amid biting cold, IMD issues alert

  Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:12 IST

  Despite the arrival of a western disturbance, weather conditions in Delhi are unlikely to improve significantly. Wind speeds remain very low, limiting the dispersion of pollutants.

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  Flight operations hit as Delhi chokes under fog; orange alert issued amid rising pollution

  Delhi | December 20, 2025 7:54 IST

  Poor visibility at the airport caused serious disruptions, with more than 700 flights delayed and at least 177 flights cancelled. These included both arrivals and departures, along with a few international services.

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

  Delhi | December 19, 2025 23:46 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.

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  'Difficult to control pollution if...': SP MP RK Chaudhary defends remarks on 'Holika Dahan'

  India | December 19, 2025 14:02 IST

  On Thursday, Chaudhary said that burning of bodies release gases such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, which contribute a lot in pollution. He even referred to the festival of Holika Dahan and said the issue of air pollution is not about religion but about the environment.

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

  Delhi | December 18, 2025 13:15 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.

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  Dense fog disrupts flights across north India as visibility drops, airlines issue advisories

  India | December 18, 2025 9:22 IST

  According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer app, Delhi’s Air Quality Index stood at 356 in the very poor category as of 6:00 am on Thursday.