No conclusive data linking higher AQI to lung diseases: Govt

Govt, however, acknowledged that air pollution is one of the triggering factors for respiratory ailments and associated diseases.

Delhi’s air quality improves slightly, enters ‘poor’ category

There was a brief respite from the toxic air on Sunday and Monday; however, the air quality slipped back to 'very poor' on Tuesday

Delhi records 15.8 deg C, air quality ‘very poor’

The city registered an AQI of 324, which falls in the "very poor" category, compared to 292 a day earlier

Delhi reels under heatwave, max temperature to settle at 44 degree celsius today

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded in the "poor" category at 9 am with a reading of 246, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

Risk of type-2 diabetes likely to increase by pollution, Indian study says

The study conducted in Delhi and Chennai found that inhaling air with high amounts of fine pollution particles (PM2.5) -- 30 times thinner than a strand of hair -- led to high blood sugar levels and increased type-2 diabetes incidence.

Delhiites to lose 11.9 years of life to pollution, says study

In 2022, the government revised the particulate pollution reduction goal for NCAP, setting a 40% reduction target by 2025-26 compared to 2017 levels for 131 non-attainment cities

Rains bring Delhi’s best air day

Meanwhile, the weather forecast for Sunday predicts a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle in the city.

Breathe uneasy

Despite improvement in pollution levels during this winter season, cases of respiratory illness have increased with children being impacted severely