Delhi Pollution
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Delhi Pollution: AIIMS' Dr Anant Mohan Warns of Severe Health Risks from Worsening Air Quality
News | Nov 19, 2025, 11:14 AM ISTDelhi's pollution has surged to dangerous levels, prompting AIIMS' Dr. Anant Mohan to warn of severe health risks, especially for children, seniors, and those with illnesses. He urges mask use, reduced outdoor activity, and air purifiers, stressing urgent action to curb emissions.
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School holiday Delhi-NCR: Will schools in Delhi remain closed today due to pollution?
Education | Nov 19, 2025, 07:05 AM ISTSchool holiday Delhi-NCR: As per the earlier order of the Directorate of Education, Delhi schools up to Class 5 will conduct classes in hybrid mode while Classes 6 to 12 will be continued in offline mode.
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Delhi records coldest November day in three years as temperature drops to 9 degrees celsius
Delhi | Nov 16, 2025, 09:36 PM ISTIMD has predicted shallow fog for Monday morning. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 25°C, while the minimum may again settle near 9°C. Even as the cold set in, Delhi woke up to dense smog on Sunday.
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Delhi continues to breathe toxic air as AQI remains 'severe' at 413; schools move to hybrid mode
Delhi | Nov 12, 2025, 07:19 AM ISTThe Centre invoked stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the wake of the deteriorating air quality.
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Delhi pollution woes: BJP says AAP behind India Gate protest, blames Kejriwal for toxic air
Delhi | Nov 10, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTHundreds of people, including parents and environmental activists, gathered at India Gate on Sunday to protest the deteriorating air quality in the national capital. Many of the demonstrators were mothers with their children, who called for immediate government measures to guarantee cleaner air.
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Delhi gasps for clean air as AQI remains 'very poor', pollution body says no GRAP-3 curbs for now
Delhi | Nov 10, 2025, 08:01 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) also indicated that the overall air quality is likely to stay in the "very poor" category in the coming days.
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Delhi continues to choke under 'severe' air pollution, AQI crosses 400 at several places
Delhi | Nov 08, 2025, 11:27 PM ISTDelhi AQI today: Several areas in the city recorded pollution levels in the severe category. Monitoring stations reported an AQI of 404 in Alipur, 402 at ITO, 406 in Nehru Nagar, 411 in Vivek Vihar, 420 in Wazirpur
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Delhi Air Pollution: Air quality improves slightly but remains in 'poor' category | Check AQI here
Delhi | Nov 05, 2025, 08:49 AM ISTThe air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 281 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi pollution woes: Parents urge schools to move online amid deteriorating air quality
India | Nov 03, 2025, 11:10 PM ISTOn Monday, a dense haze blanketed the city, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) categorising the air quality as 'very poor.' Experts have warned that it could reach the 'severe' level by Tuesday.
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Delhi's air quality back in 'very poor' category, AQI in some areas over 400
Delhi | Nov 02, 2025, 09:38 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast shallow fog for Sunday morning, with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to hover around 31 and 18 degrees Celsius, respectively.
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Delhi Pollution: CAQM Bans Entry of Unregistered BS-III Vehicles in NCR to Combat Air Pollution
News | Nov 01, 2025, 01:34 PM ISTDelhi Pollution: To address the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented a ban on the entry of all unregistered BS-III and below standard commercial goods vehicles into Delhi starting November 1.
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Delhi: Sirsa showcases progress in pollution control, highlights air quality improvement efforts
Delhi | Oct 31, 2025, 07:59 PM ISTDelhi weather updates: Delhi’s public works and municipal agencies are working intensively to enhance road infrastructure and streamline waste collection across the city. Sirsa disclosed that over the past 2.5 months, the govt has spent several crores of rupees on constructing and repairing roads.
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Over 200 fresh stubble burning cases reported in Punjab; several farmers face FIRs
India | Oct 31, 2025, 09:42 AM ISTDespite the recent rise in incidents, the Punjab government says there has been a 49 per cent drop in stubble burning cases compared to 2024. By October 29, 2,356 cases were reported last year, while 5,254 cases were recorded in 2023 and 12,112 in 2022 during the same period.
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Punjab records over 1,200 stubble burning cases this season; incidents spike in last nine days
India | Oct 30, 2025, 10:20 AM ISTCurrently, around 30–40 per cent of the paddy crop still stands in fields, and with the wheat sowing season immediately following the paddy harvest, stubble burning cases are expected to rise further in the coming days.
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Delhi air quality dips to 'severe' category, AQI crosses 400 in many areas of national capital
Delhi | Oct 30, 2025, 09:07 AM ISTDelhi’s air quality worsened sharply on Thursday, with the AQI crossing 400 in Akshardham and staying in the ‘very poor to severe’ category across most NCR areas.
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Delhi cloud seeding: Minister Sirsa claims light rain and drop in pollution; trials to continue
Delhi | Oct 29, 2025, 07:35 AM ISTThe operation lasted around 90 minutes, with humidity levels between 15–20%, slightly below ideal but suitable for testing. Sirsa claimed preliminary observations indicated light rainfall (0.1–0.2 mm) around the Delhi–Noida border and a measurable reduction in pollution levels.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', IMD predicts light rain on Tuesday
Delhi | Oct 27, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with mist or haze in the morning and the possibility of one or two spells of very light rain or drizzle.
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Lessons from Beijing and Bangkok: Do cloud seeding experiments really work?
India | Oct 24, 2025, 02:22 PM ISTCloud seeding is a weather modification technique designed to increase rainfall or snowfall by stimulating the formation of precipitation within clouds. This is achieved by introducing cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) or ice nuclei, which encourage the growth of raindrops or snowflakes.
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Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates: AQI Hits 254, Residents Struggle to Breathe
News | Oct 24, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTDelhi's air quality remains hazardous, with the AQI hitting 254, placing it in the "poor" category. Many residents are struggling with breathing problems due to the toxic pollution levels.
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Delhi ready for 1st-ever artificial rain on Oct 29 to curb pollution, cloud seeding test successful
Delhi | Oct 23, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTInitially scheduled for July, the artificial rain experiment in Delhi was delayed because of the monsoon, changing weather patterns, disturbances, and now, the lack of suitable cloud cover.