Delhi air pollution

-November 7, 2026

Up to class 5 in Delhi schools directed to operate in hybrid mode amid worsening pollution

Up to class 5 in Delhi schools directed to operate in hybrid mode amid worsening pollution

Delhi schools up to Class 5 will run in hybrid mode as CAQM imposes GRAP Stage III following worsening air quality in the capital.

-October 23, 2026

CPCB flags high pollution at Sahibabad, Shahdara drains

CPCB flags high pollution at Sahibabad, Shahdara drains

Monitoring report identifies solid waste at 32 locations and inadequate tapping at 11 drains discharging into the Yamuna in the Delhi-NCR stretch

-October 13, 2026

MCD rolls out 12 anti-smog gun vehicles to curb dust pollution

MCD rolls out 12 anti-smog gun vehicles to curb dust pollution

MCD rolled out 12 multi-purpose anti-smog vehicles to suppress dust, wash roads, and tackle rising winter air pollution in Delhi.

-October 9, 2026

Delhi-NCR’s toxic air may have role in gynaecological cancers, say experts

Delhi-NCR’s toxic air may have role in gynaecological cancers, say experts

Experts say exposure to Delhi-NCR's toxic air may contribute to gynaecological cancers by causing long-term inflammation and cellular stress.

-October 7, 2026

CAQM mandates expansion of pan-tilt-zoom cameras at industries in NCR

CAQM mandates expansion of pan-tilt-zoom cameras at industries in NCR

CAQM ordered NCR industries to expand PTZ camera coverage by Oct 31, 2026, to monitor emissions and prevent unapproved fuel use.

-October 1, 2026

Delhi: Control room launched to monitor construction sites, open burning

Delhi: Control room launched to monitor construction sites, open burning

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launched an AI control centre to track pollution sources 24/7, including construction sites and open burning.

-September 28, 2026

Stricter PUC norms, construction ban, staggered office hours: Delhi’s plan to curb winter pollution

Stricter PUC norms, construction ban, staggered office hours: Delhi’s plan to curb winter pollution

Delhi announced winter anti-pollution rules, including construction bans, BS-VI entry norms, doubled parking fees, and staggered office hours.

-September 17, 2026

Delhi PWD to hire 200 truck-mounted anti-smog guns for dust control

Delhi PWD to hire 200 truck-mounted anti-smog guns for dust control

The anti-smog guns will have a water tanker with a capacity of not less than 7,000 litres, along with cameras in the front and back