Delhi Smog
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Delhi enveloped in heavy smog as air quality plunges to severe, airport issues advisory
Delhi | Dec 13, 2025, 09:21 AM ISTThick smog and shallow fog covered several parts of the city in the early morning hours, reducing visibility and prompting low visibility procedures at Indira Gandhi International Airport, though all flights continued to operate normally.
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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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Delhi Weather: Smog Covers National Capital as AQI Slips to 'Poor' Category
News | Nov 07, 2025, 11:50 AM ISTA thick smog covered Delhi this morning, lowering visibility and pushing the AQI to 297 (‘Poor’), per CPCB data. Authorities advised limiting outdoor activity as pollution rises. The haze highlights Delhi's recurring winter air crisis and the need for sustainable anti-pollution measures.
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Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates: AQI Falls Into 'Poor' Category Around India Gate | Delhi Pollution
News | Oct 31, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTDelhi's air quality has worsened, with the AQI around India Gate reaching 218, classified as 'poor'. Experts cite vehicular emissions, construction dust, and stubble burning as key factors. Authorities urge residents to limit outdoor activities and wear masks as pollution levels surge.
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The invisible epidemic: How Delhi’s toxic air is rewriting your body chemistry
Health | Oct 30, 2025, 02:33 PM ISTEvery breath in Delhi carries a hidden cost. Doctors say the city’s toxic air is quietly rewriting body chemistry, damaging hearts, kidneys, fertility and even mood. The smog isn’t just outside anymore; it’s inside us.
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Delhi Air Pollution 2025: Why kidney patients need to be extra cautious
Health | Oct 25, 2025, 02:56 PM ISTDelhi’s smog is more dangerous than it appears; it doesn’t just harm the lungs but also silently affects kidney health, especially in patients undergoing dialysis. Exposure to polluted air increases oxidative stress, inflammation, and toxin buildup, putting extra strain on already vulnerable kidneys
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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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Stubble burning continues unabated in Punjab as Delhi-NCR chokes under smog, 308 incidents reported
India | Oct 21, 2025, 01:54 PM ISTThe air quality in Delhi-NCR plummeted to 'very poor' levels following Diwali celebrations, as stubble burning incidents surged across Punjab. Despite government warnings and enforcement of anti-pollution measures, Punjab recorded 308 farm fire incidents.
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Delhi Air Quality Remains Poor Near India Gate and ITO Today
News | Oct 19, 2025, 12:05 PM ISTDelhi's air quality continues to hover in the 'poor' category with AQI levels recorded at 269 near India Gate and ITO. Visuals show haze and pollution affecting visibility, prompting authorities to deploy water sprinklers to curb pollution.
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GRAP-3 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR after air quality deteriorates
Delhi | Jan 29, 2025, 06:59 PM ISTAccording to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI has been consistently deteriorating due to unfavourable weather conditions and increased emissions from vehicular traffic, industrial activities, and stubble burning.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Smog engulfs National Capital with 'very poor' air quality
News | Nov 21, 2024, 03:12 PM ISTA layer of smog envelops the capital city as pollution levels continue to rise. Visuals from AIIMS, where the AQI has been recorded at 339, are categorised as 'very poor' according to the CPCB. Watch to know more!
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Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital
Delhi | Nov 16, 2024, 09:13 PM ISTDelhi AQI Alert: Air quality worsened with smog covering the national capital. CPCB reports ‘Very Poor’ AQI levels, posing serious health risks. Read about measures and impacts.
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GRAP 3 in Delhi explained: What's allowed, what's not
Explainers | Nov 14, 2024, 08:23 PM ISTGRAP 3 has been activated in Delhi to combat the severe pollution crisis as AQI exceeds 400. Key measures include banning non-essential construction, restricting BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, limiting diesel generators, and increasing public transport.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Environment Minister Gopal Rai Reviews Air Quality Measures in Delhi
News | Oct 18, 2024, 06:14 PM ISTDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai convened a meeting with officials to address the air pollution situation in the national capital. On October 18, air quality fell into the poor category, and a dense layer of fog was observed across many areas of the city.
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Delhi AQI Deteriorates: Haze blankets city, orange alert issued | AQI drops to 'very poor' category
News | Oct 18, 2024, 10:34 AM ISTDelhi AQI Deteriorates: Haze blankets New Delhi. AQI dropped to 270 at India Gate, while in areas like Anand Vihar, it plummeted to 339.
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Delhi air quality deteriorates: Smog blankets city, orange alert issued | AQI drops to 'very poor'
Delhi | Oct 18, 2024, 09:55 AM ISTDelhi is shrouded in smog as pollution levels rise, with AQI ranging between 250 and 339 in various areas. An orange alert has been issued amid deteriorating air quality, severely impacting public health.
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Five anti-pollution masks to protect you from effects of smog in Delhi-NCR
Lifestyle | Nov 04, 2019, 05:58 PM ISTHere's a list of masks that you can easily buy from Amazon and protect yourself from this dangerous smog.
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Priyanka Chopra starts shooting for 'The White Tiger' in Delhi pollution
Celebrities | Nov 04, 2019, 11:19 AM ISTIn her latest Instagram post, Priyanka Chopra said it has been very difficult to shoot in Delhi and asked everyone to be safe.
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Poor air quality spikes number of patients with respiratory problems: AIIMS
India | Dec 25, 2018, 08:23 PM ISTAIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said there has been an increase in the number of patients visiting hospitals with complaints of respiratory problems and after suffering cardiac arrests during the months when pollution levels are high.
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Delhi smog: Low visibility disrupts airport operations; over 80 flights delayed
India | Dec 25, 2018, 09:13 PM ISTTwo flights were cancelled, five were diverted and 84 were delayed when Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) was in force for around 11 hours, the official said.