Smog Covers Delhi
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Dense fog engulfs Delhi, visibility drops below 50 metres, flight operations likely to be affected
Delhi | Feb 02, 2026, 08:32 AM ISTVisibility 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 | Oct 22, 2025, 06:40 AM ISTDelhi’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 | 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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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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Air quality in parts of Delhi remains 'severe', GRAP 3 restrictions may be imposed
Delhi | Nov 14, 2024, 08:36 AM ISTDelhi 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 | Nov 13, 2024, 12:19 PM ISTDelhi 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 | Nov 10, 2024, 09:05 AM ISTDelhi 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 | Oct 27, 2024, 08:32 AM ISTThe 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 | Nov 17, 2020, 03:48 PM ISTDelhi-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 | Nov 06, 2020, 11:46 AM ISTFacing 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 | Oct 22, 2018, 06:24 PM ISTThe '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 | Oct 22, 2018, 06:25 PM ISTStringent 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 | Oct 22, 2018, 06:27 PM ISTCurrently 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 | Oct 22, 2018, 04:47 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 10, 2017, 05:24 PM ISTCelebrities 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 | Nov 08, 2017, 09:46 PM ISTTransport 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 | Nov 09, 2017, 10:48 AM ISTBollywood 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 | Nov 10, 2017, 12:52 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 07, 2017, 01:49 PM ISTDeclaring 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.