Air Quality Index: News
27 Jan 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi's minimum temperature expected to drop again: Here's why
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Delhi would receive light rainfall on January 29, which is also set to bring cloudy skies for the next four to five days.
22 Jan 2023
DelhiSmog blankets Delhi amid 'poor' air quality; AQI at 245
Residents of Delhi woke up to a misty morning on Sunday, with the national capital reporting a minimum temperature of eight degrees Celsius.
10 Jan 2023
Delhi GovernmentDelhi bans BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel cars: Here's why
The Delhi government has banned BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel cars from plying in the national capital due to worsening air pollution.
10 Jan 2023
DelhiDelhi: Cold wave, dense fog disrupt flight, train movement
Reeling under a persisting cold wave and engulfed by dense fog, Delhi saw scores of flights get delayed owing to poor visibility on Tuesday morning.
09 Jan 2023
DelhiCold wave: Dense fog engulfs North India, rail movement disrupted
There seems to be no respite from the biting cold for North Indian plains as "very dense fog" covered the region, while the air quality in Delhi worsened on Monday.
07 Jan 2023
DelhiPollution spikes to emergency levels in Delhi-NCR
Delhiites are once again breathing toxic air, with the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping into the severe category.
06 Jan 2023
DelhiCold wave grips Delhi, temperature dips to 1.8 degrees Celsius
Delhiites woke up to a foggy and chilly morning on Friday as the cold wave in North India tightened its grip further.
05 Jan 2023
Cold WaveDelhi witnesses coldest night of season at 3 degrees Celsius
While cold wave conditions continue to prevail over northwest India, Delhi on Thursday recorded the season's coldest morning.
04 Jan 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cold wave to grip northwest India for next 4-5 days
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday, cold wave and dense foggy conditions are back in Delhi again after a short respite during New Year as chilly winds from the Himalayas blow over the plains.
03 Jan 2023
Cold WaveNorthwest India in cold wave's clutches, meteorological department issues alert
Cold wave and dense fog conditions are likely to prevail over the plains of north India, especially the northwestern region, for the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said while issuing an alert on Monday.
30 Dec 2022
DelhiDelhi: Construction, industrial operations banned as AQI likely to worsen
Forecasting a spike in air pollution, the Central government's air quality panel invoked Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)—a phased set of emergency anti-pollution measures—in Delhi.
27 Dec 2022
DelhiCold wave: Dense fog across Delhi, North India; temperatures dip
Dense fog prevailed in Delhi, reducing visibility to as low as 50m as a cold wave continued to sweep North India.
12 Dec 2022
MaharashtraCyclone Mandous: Unseasonal rains in Maharashtra, Mumbai sees poor AQI
Several areas in Maharashtra experienced unseasonal showers on Monday as the mercury dipped below the normal mark.
08 Dec 2022
MumbaiPollution alert! Mumbai's air quality becomes worse than Delhi
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai dropped to 315 on Thursday morning, which is regarded as "very poor" air quality for breathing.
03 Dec 2022
DelhiDelhi wakes up to hazy morning with 'very poor' AQI
Delhiites woke up to a chilly morning as the national capital reported a minimum temperature of 8.3 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
27 Nov 2022
DelhiSmog blanket covers Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'
Delhi on Sunday witnessed smog as the air quality index (AQI) remained in the "very poor" category for the second consecutive day.
17 Nov 2022
DelhiDelhi's air quality improves, Noida reels under 'very poor' AQI
Following weeks of hazardous air quality in Delhi, the capital city recorded a significant improvement on Tuesday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 221 (poor) against 309 (very poor) on Monday.
15 Nov 2022
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi air pollution: AQI improves from 'very poor' to 'poor'
In what can be described as a slight relief for Delhiites, the air quality in the national capital has improved to "poor" from the "very poor" category.
09 Nov 2022
Delhi Air PollutionPrimary schools reopen as Delhi remains under thick smog blanket
Delhi's air quality again deteriorated on Wednesday as Delhiites woke up to a thick smog-covered morning with people gasping for fresh air.
07 Nov 2022
DelhiDelhi: Primary schools to reopen on Wednesday as AQI improves
The government of Delhi on Monday decided to reopen primary schools across the national capital from Wednesday (November 9).
07 Nov 2022
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi AQI improves slightly, decision on reopening schools, offices today
In a marginal respite from air pollution, Delhiites witnessed slight improvement, with the air quality index (AQI) declining to 326 in the "very poor" category at 7:00 am on Monday.
05 Nov 2022
Delhi Air PollutionAt 431, Delhi-NCR's air quality remains 'severe' for third day
Delhi-NCR's air quality dipped to the "severe" category for the third day in a row on Saturday.
03 Nov 2022
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi AQI severe at 426, NCPCR suggests closing of schools
Smog shrouded Delhi as the air quality in the national capital region plummeted to 'severe' — the worst bracket on the scale on Thursday.
01 Nov 2022
CPCB#NewsBytesExplainer: What is AQI? How is it measured?
The smoke of Diwali firecrackers has settled everywhere but in New Delhi. Stubble burning and the after-effects of the "festival of lights" have the national capital reeling under air pollution.
27 Oct 2022
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi's air quality poor post Diwali; respiratory illness, allergies spike
Despite being enveloped in smog, the air quality in Delhi NCR improved to 'poor' on Wednesday after dropping to the 'very poor' category after Diwali.
25 Oct 2022
DiwaliDiwali: Firecrackers choke Delhi as people flout ban; AQI worsens
Delhiites celebrated a noisy Diwali on Monday with no holds barred despite a ban on firecrackers in place, pushing the air quality from the "poor" to "very poor" category, as recorded by over 40 monitoring stations across the national capital on Tuesday morning.
23 Oct 2022
DelhiSmog returns to Delhi as air quality deteriorates before Diwali
The air quality in the national capital Delhi degraded to "poor" on Sunday, a day before Diwali.
20 Oct 2022
Air PollutionSmog to choke Delhi in 3 days, action plan enforced
The National Capital Region (NCR) is likely to lose its breath under the grip of smog in the next three days.
19 Oct 2022
DelhiDelhi: 3-year jail term for dealing firecrackers, 6-month for bursting
With Diwali approaching, Delhi has banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of firecrackers apart from prohibiting bursting, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.
13 Oct 2022
Google MapsAvoid pollution with Google Maps' air quality tracker: Here's how
Are you thinking about going out this weekend and are worried about the air quality in your area? Well, Google Maps has a trick up its sleeves that can make your worries disappear.
11 Oct 2022
CPCBAQI at 44: Delhi breathes cleanest air in two years
While incessant showers have disrupted daily life in Delhi, they brought some respite as the national capital breathed the cleanest air—in two years—when the average air quality index (AQI) was 44 on Monday.
16 Jul 2022
MumbaiMonsoon: Delhi witnesses heavy rainfall today, several areas waterlogged
Heavy rain hit Delhi and its suburbs on Saturday, causing flooding and traffic delays.
14 Jun 2022
Google MapsGoogle Maps now shows toll prices in India: Details here
Have you ever seen a route with a toll booth on Google Maps and wondered what it'd be like to have the Maps show you the toll prices as well?
09 Jun 2022
World Health OrganizationNew Google Map feature shows air quality index around you
Ever wondered what the quality of the air around you is? Well, Google Maps has come to your rescue with a new air quality layer.
23 Mar 2022
IndiaDelhi, 62 other Indian cities among 100 most polluted places
Delhi is the most polluted of the world's 107 capital cities in terms of yearly average PM2.5 values in 2021, said the latest World Air Quality Report.
21 Feb 2022
DelhiDelhi, Haryana weather update: IMD predicts light rains tomorrow
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted fresh rainfall in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and North Rajasthan over the next two days.
18 Feb 2022
DelhiDelhi's ban on diesel generator sets lifted as AQI improves
The central government's expert panel on air quality has decided to lift the ban on the use of diesel generator sets in the national capital region (NCR), including Delhi, with immediate effect.
09 Jan 2022
DelhiDelhi's air quality improves to 'satisfactory' as rain lashes capital
The air quality index of Delhi on Sunday improved to "satisfactory" from "moderate" due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in the national capital region and adjoining areas for the last two days.
14 Dec 2021
DelhiAir quality slips to 'very poor' in Delhi and Noida
The air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) degraded to "very poor" on Tuesday.
14 Nov 2021
DelhiDelhi pollution: 4 Haryana districts shut schools, impose other curbs
Four Haryana districts bordering Delhi imposed fresh curbs on Sunday in light of the worsened air quality in the national capital.