delhi pollution

PTI -October 5, 2025

Delhi weather: city likely to witness rain

Delhi weather: city likely to witness rain

The air quality was recorded in the moderate category at 9 am on Sunday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 151, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.

PTI -October 3, 2025

Delhi’s AQI improves to ‘satisfactory’ after Dussehra celebrations due to rain and winds

Delhi’s AQI improves to ‘satisfactory’ after Dussehra celebrations due to rain and winds

A similar weather pattern in 2022 had led to the AQI improving from 211 on Dussehra day to 79 the following day.

PTI -October 3, 2025

Delhi’s artificial rain trial may be delayed due to weather conditions

Delhi’s artificial rain trial may be delayed due to weather conditions

Funds have already been transferred to IIT Kanpur, which will deploy its aircraft for the operation.

PTI -October 1, 2025

Delhi pollution forecast system predicted very poor days with over 80 pc accuracy in last 2 years: Study

Delhi pollution forecast system predicted very poor days with over 80 pc accuracy in last 2 years: Study

In 2021, IITM and IMD introduced a Decision Support System (DSS) to pinpoint the sources of pollution contributing to the forecasted levels.

PTI -September 20, 2025

Sites identified to prevent dumping at legacy landfills in Delhi

Sites identified to prevent dumping at legacy landfills in Delhi

A site in Singhola has been identified for processing fresh waste, and another location is being explored in Ghazipur

PTI -September 15, 2025

Delhi to have 10 ‘Namo Van’ to combat pollution: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi to have 10 ‘Namo Van’ to combat pollution: CM Rekha Gupta

The chief minister stated that her six-year-old government in Delhi inherited many "legacy" issues left pending by previous administrations.

PTI -September 15, 2025

Pollution causing accelerating damage to Delhi’s Red Fort: Study

Pollution causing accelerating damage to Delhi’s Red Fort: Study

The team analysed samples of sandstone and black crust collected from different areas of the Red Fort complex, including Zafar Mahal.

PTI -July 10, 2025

8 years, zero waste to landfill: A south Delhi colony is repurposing waste like no other

8 years, zero waste to landfill: A south Delhi colony is repurposing waste like no other

The residents named it a 'zero waste to landfill' model. Even benches for public spaces have been created using almost 900 kg of plastic waste.