Delhi air pollution

Delhi Air Pollution: Humidity may cause 20% underestimation, study revealsDelhi Air Pollution: Humidity may cause 20% underestimation, study reveals

Delhi Air Pollution: Humidity may cause 20% underestimation, study reveals

Fine particulate matter in Delhi's winter air could be absorbing moisture, leading to an underestimation of PM1 pollution by up…

March 13, 2025
Centre revokes GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi amid dip in pollution levelsCentre revokes GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi amid dip in pollution levels

Centre revokes GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi amid dip in pollution levels

The average AQI in Delhi dropped below the 300 mark amid conditions favourable for the dispersion of pollutants, prompting the…

February 3, 2025
GRAP 3 curbs reimposed in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levelsGRAP 3 curbs reimposed in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels

GRAP 3 curbs reimposed in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels

Delhi's air pollution levels showed an increasing trend and the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 357 at…

January 9, 2025
Foggy morning in Delhi, mercury settles at 7.6 deg CFoggy morning in Delhi, mercury settles at 7.6 deg C

Foggy morning in Delhi, mercury settles at 7.6 deg C

Delhi's air quality improved significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) came down to 392 in the 'very poor' category from…

December 21, 2024
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, AQI in ‘hazardous’ categoryDelhi’s air quality deteriorates, AQI in ‘hazardous’ category

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, AQI in ‘hazardous’ category

In Delhi, most areas are grappling with severe air pollution, with AQI levels ranging between 400 and 500 which falls…

December 19, 2024
Delhi Pollution: Schools hold classes in hybrid mode due to worsening air qualityDelhi Pollution: Schools hold classes in hybrid mode due to worsening air quality

Delhi Pollution: Schools hold classes in hybrid mode due to worsening air quality

Previously, all schools in Delhi had shifted to hybrid mode on November 25, before resuming in-person classes on December 5

December 17, 2024
Centre’s air quality panel for Delhi-NCR invokes anti-pollution measures under GRAP IIICentre’s air quality panel for Delhi-NCR invokes anti-pollution measures under GRAP III

Centre’s air quality panel for Delhi-NCR invokes anti-pollution measures under GRAP III

The Delhi and NCR state governments have also been directed to stagger timings for public offices and municipal bodies under…

December 16, 2024
Street animals, pets suffer as pollution levels rise in DelhiStreet animals, pets suffer as pollution levels rise in Delhi

Street animals, pets suffer as pollution levels rise in Delhi

Delhi has been grappling with a severe pollution crisis over the past few days, with a thick layer of smog…

November 23, 2024
Delhi Air Pollution: Centre announces staggered work timings for employeesDelhi Air Pollution: Centre announces staggered work timings for employees

Delhi Air Pollution: Centre announces staggered work timings for employees

The Centre suggested government employees to use carpool and take public transport as much as possible to minimise air pollution,…

November 21, 2024