Early-winter chill grips Delhi as temperature drops to season’s low of 8.7°C

The previous lowest in recent years was 7.3 degrees on November 29, 2022. In 2023, the lowest minimum in November was 9.2 degrees, and in 2024, 9.5 degrees.

Delhi air quality improves marginally but remains ‘very poor’ as smog persists

The India Meteorological Department has issued severe cold-wave alerts for parts of central India. While northern and western regions brace for fog and a dip in temperatures, southeastern areas are forecast to receive rain and thunderstorms.

Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’; AQI stands at 385

The min temp settled at 9 degrees Celsius, 4.5 degrees below the season’s average, while the humidity was recorded at 81 per cent at 8.30 am

Delhi basks in sunshine but hazardous air lingers with AQI at ‘severe’ level

Authorities advised residents to wear masks outdoors and to avoid prolonged exposure during peak pollution hours

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘severe’ category; authorities enforce GRAP stage III

Morning temperature in Delhi on Thursday settled at 19°C with 18% humidity as toxic smog grips the national capital

Air pollution: SC asks Punjab, Haryana to apprise about steps taken against stubble burning

A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria also agreed to hear the plea on November 17.

Centre issues updated advisory to states, UTs for tackling air pollution-related diseases

During the peak air pollution months (usually from September to March), the clinics are expected to function for a fixed duration of at least two hours daily.

Centre invokes GRAP Stage 3 curbs in Delhi-NCR

The decision was taken after Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply from 362 on Monday to 425 on Tuesday morning