Delhi’s air crisis: Experts doubt anti-smog guns’ long-term impact

Authorities have intensified anti-pollution efforts in Delhi with 227 sprinklers and 110 anti-smog guns, aiming to reduce dust and particulate matter across 1,974 km of roads daily

Delhi’s air quality ‘very poor’, minimum temperature 11.3 deg C

Out of 38 monitoring stations in the city, nine reported Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in the "severe" range.

Delhi’s fight against pollution hit by staff shortage

With 153 vacancies out of a total of 344 sanctioned positions, city’s primary pollution control agency is struggling to combat the worsening air quality crisis

Delhi: AQI remains ‘very poor’, season’s lowest temperature recorded

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 10.2 degree Celsius, 2.1 notch below the season’s average, the India Meteorological Department said.

Delhi’s Toxic Air: 1 in 3 children suffer from respiratory illness, nebulizer sales soar amid crisis

Delhi’s air quality plummets with AQI reaching the ‘severe plus’ level at 457; a survey reveals an alarming number of children in the city suffering from ailments like bronchitis and breathlessness, and suggests spike in nebulizer and inhaler sales spike by 40%

Delhi Pollution: Why PM2.5 matters more than the AQI

Air quality is often measured using Air Quality Indices (AQIs); however, while AQIs are determined and read through different methods, the PM2.5 level remains constant in all methodologies, making it a more reliable parameter to measure air toxicity

50% staff of Delhi govt offices to work from home due to pollution: Rai

In a post on X, Rai said that 50 per cent of the staff in government offices will work from home. Implementation of the provision will be discussed in a meeting with the officers later in the day, he said.

After season’s coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air

Dense fog coupled with the temperature drop reduced visibility to 500 metres by 8:30 am. The IMD has predicted persistent dense fog throughout the day. Morning humidity levels stood at 84%, with a maximum temperature of 25°C expected.