Delhi's air quality continued to remain a serious concern, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346 at 7 am on Friday, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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
The national capital is experiencing cold weather, with a thick blanket of smog continuing to envelop the city on Thursday. Air quality remained in the 'poor' category across several parts of Delhi, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The national capital saw a slight deterioration in air quality on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 300 at 8 am, remaining in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has remained silent on the issues raised by the Court and on the worsening AQI (air quality index) levels in Delhi NCR.
A thick layer of smog continued to blanket the National Capital on Tuesday, with air quality remaining in the 'poor' category across several parts of the city, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved to 'poor' days after being in the 'very poor' category as the national capital woke up to a chilly and windy morning on Saturday.
The government has urged people to strictly adhere to the citizen charter under Stages II and I of the extant schedule of GRAP so that AQI level does not slip further.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa shared improved AQI figures for Delhi for 2025, praising the leadership of CM Rekha Gupta and scientific planning behind decisive action against pollution.
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.