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Delhi wakes up to thick smog as AQI touches 386, air quality remains in 'v
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi woke up to dense smog on Saturday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 386 at 8 am, falling under the 'very poor' category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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As AQI soars, senior lawyer urges hybrid hearings in Delhi HC
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In a detailed letter addressed to Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Pahwa highlights that the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the 'severe' category, frequently touching 450-600 in several monitoring zones. PM2.5 levels, he notes, have crossed 190 mg/m³, more than
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Delhi wakes up to toxic layer of smog, overall AQI at 397 in 'very poor' c
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi woke up on Friday to a thick layer of toxic smog, as the air quality in the national capital showed no improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 397, categorised as 'very poor' at 8 am on Friday. The AQI at 7 am was 399, only a point less than touching the 'severe' c
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Delhi air quality continues to deteriorate in 'severe' category, multiple
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate with the Air Quality Index (AQI) level above 400 in the 'severe' category in multiple stations at 8 am, despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
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Delhi's air continues to deteriorate; overall AQI at 413 in 'severe' categ
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The air quality in the national capital continued to deteriorate on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 413 at 8 am, placing it in the 'severe' category, even as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III remains in effect across Delhi and the National Capital
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Farm fire incidents see decline of over 65% in Haryana and 35% in Punjab i
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The average AQI (Air Quality Index) in Delhi for the period between 1st January - 9th November 2025, has been recorded 175, which was 189 during the corresponding period of last year. PM2.5 and PM10 concentration levels are 75 ug/m3 and 170 ug/m3 respectively during this period, as agains
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Minor relief but air quality in Delhi remains in 'very poor' category, ove
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in Delhi improved slightly on Monday morning but stayed in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 345 as of 8 am, down from 391 recorded the previous day.
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Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category; several areas record AQI
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As per CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 412, Alipur reported 415, and Bawana registered the highest level at 436. Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 409, while RK Puram and Patparganj logged 422 and 425, respectively. Sonia Vihar also recorded a 'severe' AQI of 415, indicating haza
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Pakistan: "Hazardous smog" in Karachi poses serious health risk, experts u
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karachi is experiencing "hazardous smog" due to falling temperatures and dust from construction sites, posing serious health risks, especially to children. Health experts advised wearing face masks, eating nutritious food, and avoiding unnecessary outdoor activity. Cases of chest infections
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Delhi CM encourages use of public transport, carpooling amid 'very poor' A
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Delhi Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Gupta encourages private institutions to prioritise work-from-home arrangements in light of the prevailing pollution situation.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; breathing made difficult
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 355.
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Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' category, overall AQI stands at 312
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital dipped to the 'very poor' category on Friday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 312 as of 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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