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  Dense fog engulfs Delhi, visibility drops below 50 metres, flight operations likely to be affected

  Delhi | February 02, 2026 8:32 IST

  Visibility dropped to less than 50 metres in many areas, severely impacting the movement of vehicles on major roads and highways. At this time, officials warned that conditions could deteriorate further as the morning progressed.

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  Delhi pollution alert: Doctor shares tips for staying safe as AQI turns severe

  Health | October 22, 2025 6:40 IST

  Delhi’s air quality has dropped into the ‘poor’ category with rising smog levels. Dr Divya Prakash from Yashoda Hospital explains how pollution affects your lungs and shares crucial tips, from using masks to eating antioxidant-rich foods, to protect your health.

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  Delhi's air quality remains 'severe', thick smog envelopes city | Check IMD's prediction

  Delhi | December 19, 2024 6:36 IST

  Delhi 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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  Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital

  Delhi | November 16, 2024 21:13 IST

  Delhi 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 | November 14, 2024 20:23 IST

  GRAP 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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  Air quality in parts of Delhi remains 'severe', GRAP 3 restrictions may be imposed

  Delhi | November 14, 2024 8:36 IST

  Delhi Pollution: In October, GRAP-II came into force in the national capital imposing restrictions on the use of coal and firewood as well as diesel generator sets.

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  Delhi air quality: Several flights diverted amid low visibility at IGI airport, smog covers NCR

  India | November 13, 2024 12:19 IST

  Delhi air quality: A senior citizen in the national capital complained that he and his grandchildren had been facing breathing issues and throat pain because of the pollution.

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  Delhi continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor', doctor suggests closing schools

  Delhi | November 10, 2024 9:05 IST

  Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi has been facing severe air pollution, primarily caused by stubble burning in neighbouring states.

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  Delhi air quality deteriorates day after slight improvement, AQI rises to 349

  Delhi | October 27, 2024 8:32 IST

  The alarming rise in air pollution levels in the national capital is driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.

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  6 precautions to take when dealing with smog this year

  Health | November 17, 2020 15:48 IST

  Delhi-NCR's air quality has slipped to hazardous levels which can result in severe health problems like breathlessness, nausea, burning sensation in the eyes and more. Follow these tips when dealing with smog and air pollution.

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  Preventive cure tips to cope up with smog as Diwali 2020 approaches

  Health | November 06, 2020 11:46 IST

  Facing a worse spell of persistent smog again this year, Delhi and its NCR region's air quality has slipped to 'hazardous' levels. As a result, stepping out even for the shortest periods of time can have effects like headache, nausea, breathlessness, burning in eyes etc. for Delhi residents.

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  Delhi air pollution: 72-hour pollution forecast system launched in capital

  India | October 22, 2018 18:24 IST

  The 'Air Quality Early Warning System' is designed to predict extreme air pollution events and give alerts to take necessary steps as per Centre's Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

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  Delhi air pollution: Emergency plan rolled out; proper implementation of norms to be monitored

  India | October 22, 2018 18:25 IST

  Stringent actions have been implemented under the emergency plan as the air quality of Delhi currently lies in the poor category.

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  Emergency action plan to curb Delhi's air pollution: All you need to know

  India | October 22, 2018 18:27 IST

  Currently the air quality is in the poor category but authorities have predicted that it would reach the 'very poor' category in the next couple of days. Starting Monday, October 15, GRAP will be in action in Delhi, here's what it means for you:

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  Centre reconstitutes EPCA to tackle air pollution in NCR

  India | October 22, 2018 16:47 IST

  The Centre had removed a JNU professor, accused of sexual harassment, from the EPCA back in July.

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  Delhi Smog: Ayushman Khurrana and Yuvraj Singh voice their concerns on air pollution

  Celebrities | November 10, 2017 17:24 IST

  Celebrities like Taapsee Pannu, Ayushmann Khurrana, Yuvraj Singh and Varun Dhawan have expressed their concerns over growing air pollution in the country, especially in Delhi NCR.

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  Ready for odd-even if pollution is ‘severe plus’ for 48 hrs: Delhi govt

  India | November 08, 2017 21:46 IST

  Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said that the city government is ready to roll out the odd-even scheme if air pollution levels persist in 'severe plus' category for 48 hours.

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  Varun Dhawan, Parineeti Chopra and other Bollywood celebrities express concerns over Delhi smog

  Celebrities | November 09, 2017 10:48 IST

  Bollywood celebrities Varun Dhawan, Parineeti Chopra, Taapsee Pannu and Arjun Kapoor voiced their concerns over Delhi smog.

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  Smog horror: Last year's video of 18 cars colliding on Yamuna Expressway gets viral on social media

  Trending | November 10, 2017 12:52 IST

  The horrifying incident was captured on camera. Watch video.

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  Smog envelops Delhi-NCR; 20 flights affected due to low visibility at IGI Airport | PHOTOS INSIDE

  India | November 07, 2017 13:49 IST

  Declaring public health emergency in Delhi due to high pollution, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) today suggested closing down of schools and urged people not to venture out.