Delhi sees worst October air quality since 2020

In stark contrast to the preceding years, Delhi encountered only one day of rainfall (5.4 mm) in October 2023, while October 2022 had six rainy days (129 mm) and October 2021 saw seven (123 mm)

Delhi air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category for fourth consecutive day

The capital's air quality in October 2023 has been worse compared to the last two years and meteorologists attribute it to the lack of rainfall

‘Choked by concrete’: Delhi HC asks MCD, tree officer to preserve 300-year-old banyan tree

While acknowledging remedial actions taken by the authorities, the court noted that the platform around the tree had not been removed to meet the support requirements of the tree

NDMC deploys anti-smog guns, sweeping machines to curb air pollution in Delhi

The NDMC has deployed 18 water tankers or trolleys to water plants with capacities ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 litres. The tankers will be using STP-treated water

Delhi’s air quality plunges to ‘very poor’ category again

The city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 301 at 12 noon, worsening from 261 on Friday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

Delhi air quality continues to remain in ‘poor’ category, to worsen in days ahead

According to the Centre's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the city's air quality is likely to deteriorate to 'very poor' category on October 28

Ban on firecrackers leaves shopkeepers struggling

Delhi’s oldest market for fire-works is shut due to a government ban even as shopkeepers complain about the administration’s apathy

Clear sky in Delhi today

On Monday, the 24-hour average air quality index stood at 263 while the city's minimum temperature was recorded at 17.2 degrees Celsius