The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh on Saturday reported a rise in the average minimum temperatures across Punjab and Haryana, with temperatures remaining above normal in Punjab and near normal in Haryana.
Air quality in the Mayur Vihar area improved slightly on Saturday, a day after Delhi received a fresh spell of rainfall. The sudden change in weather and the unexpected brought slight relief in pollution.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Friday issued closure directions to 16 industrial units located across the National Capital Region (NCR) after detailed inspections revealed gross and persistent violations, according to an official release by
Delhi achieved measurable strides in air quality in 2025, a reduction in PM 2.5 & PM10 levels, recording 79 days with AQI below 100, with 200 clean air days, the highest since 2018 and surpassing all prior years barring the COVID-impacted 2020.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas on Wednesday revoked actions under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect, citing a significant improvement in Delhi's air quality.
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat criticised the central government over air pollution, stating that the problem extends beyond Delhi to all major cities. He accused the Centre of avoiding parliamentary discussion on the issue, alleging that it is "shirking responsibility" and missing opportunit
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday inspected various petrol pumps to ensure compliance with the no fuel without Pollution Certificate order. Sirsa firmly stated that the entire Delhi-NCR region must fight against air pollution.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) advised passengers to stay in close contact with their airlines for real-time flight updates. Travellers are also advised to regularly check official airline and airport websites or apps and plan their journeys with additional travel time to avoid inc
According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index in the national capital stood at 354 at 4 pm on Tuesday, categorised as 'very poor.'
According to the final compiled data, 15 road stretches exhibited high visible dust levels, 38 showed moderate dust, 61 recorded low dust intensity, and 22 stretches had no visible dust. Road stretches with accumulation of MSW and C&D waste were reported to be 55 and 53, respectively.
"Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality and in an effort to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decides to invoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-IV of the extant GRAP - 'Severe+' Air Quality (DELHI AQI > 450), wi