The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 259 around 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The air quality in the national capital showed slight improvement with the Air Quality Index (AQI) level at 196 in the 'moderate' category at 7 am on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Air quality improved compared to Wednesday, when the AQI was over 312. Despite this improvement, a thin layer of smog persists in parts of the city, and overall air quality remains poor.
Light rain and a thunderstorm were reported in the national capital on Friday, bringing slight relief from pollution as the air quality remained in the "poor" category, with the AQI recorded at 297 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi continued to grapple with 'very poor' air quality on Thursday morning, even as there was a marginal improvement in pollution levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 312 around 7 am, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi continued to grapple with a severe air pollution crisis on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 397 at 7 am, placing the national capital in the 'very poor' category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ITO area was recorded at 434, placing it in the "severe" category. Similar conditions prevailed near Rafi Marg, where the AQI stood at 417, while areas around the Swaminarayan
People in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, huddled around bonfires on Sunday to keep themselves warm as a cold wave swept through the region, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting minimum temperatures to drop to 8°C.
The order, issued in compliance with the directions of the District Magistrate, stated that, from January 19, 2026, until further orders, all classes will be held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 432, in the 'Severe' category, as of 10 pm.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), multiple areas recorded their AQI above 350. With Anand Vihar recording 350 AQI, Ashok Vihar at 385 AQI, Burari crossing at 360 all stayed in the 'very poor' category.