A dense fog and toxic smog blanketed Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning, choking visibility and pushing AQI into the severe zone. Flights and trains are delayed.

Dense fog blankets Delhi NCR, disrupts flights and train; AQI remains 'severe' at 384

Delhi woke up to cleaner air on Christmas, with AQI dropping to around 221 from over 300 a day earlier. GRAP IV curbs were lifted as winds improved conditions, but authorities warned pollution could rise again as winds slow in coming days.

Delhi breathes a little easier: AQI improves to 221, remains in 'poor' category; GRAP IV revoked

AQI was at a very poor level for the first eight days of December, and so far, the average for the month has climbed to 343. It is reportedly the second-worst month in a decade. A higher average was recorded only in 2016, when this number was 366.

Delhi records worst AQI since 2018, December average climbs to 343

Delhi-NCR faces emergency curbs as the air quality plunged to the 'Severe +' category, prompting stage IV of the GRAP measures. 


GRAP IV comes into force as Delhi’s AQI crosses 400; here’s what’s restricted

Delhi-NCR air quality hits hazardous levels with AQI crossing 500. GRAP Stage 4 imposed; check the complete list of what’s banned and what’s allowed.

AQI reaches hazardous, GRAP Stage 4 imposed in Delhi NCR: Complete list of what’s banned and allowed

The passengers on the ill-fated private boat that capsized Wednesday (Dec 18) off the Mumbai coast were not provided life jackets, which led to the tragic death of at least 13 people.

Morning news brief: Mumbai boat tragedy update; Delhi AQI soars to 423, and more

Good morning! Start your day with WION's daily news brief. 



Delhi’s air quality showed signs of improvement over the weekend. On Sunday (Dec. 1), the city’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 285, falling within the ‘poor’ range.

Delhi's air quality improves slightly, but still in ‘poor’ category

India’s national capital New Delhi has been witnessing extremely poor air quality for weeks now, rising cases of respiratory issues. A doctor from Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Friday (Nov 8) said many people are complaining about experiencing sleepless nights due to chronic cough.

Respiratory illness rising amid poor AQI in Delhi, Centre doubles fine for stubble burning

Delhi’s air quality has dropped to the ‘poor’ category, urging the authorities to implement Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has enforced the restriction in the entire National Capital Region (NCR).

GRAP Stage-I enforced as AQI in Delhi-NCR worsens to ‘poor’ category

Continuous rain has been observed in Delhi and nearby areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) over the past few days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the total rainfall in Delhi was recorded as exceeding 1,000 mm by early September, surpassing the usual annual and seasonal averages.

Delhi's air quality reaches year's best with AQI at 52 after early September rainfall surpasses annual average

As I pen this article, the capital of India once again finds itself cloaked in a now-familiar grey haze, but this isn't merely a winter narrative; it's the annual marker of a deeper, year-round pollution problem.

Delhi's air emergency needs a call for sustained action beyond temporary fixes

Indian capital New Delhi, which only just got relief from toxic air with overnight rains on Friday, is once again facing a toxic haze. On Sunday, during Diwali, the annual Hindu festival of light, the city's residents defied a ban on firecrackers.

Delhi defies firecracker ban on Diwali, toxic haze threatens Indian capital again

Three Indian cities made it to the world's top 10 most polluted cities on Monday. A day after Diwali celebrations national capital New Delhi, western metropolis Mumbai and eastern city of Kolkata have joined the most polluted cities in the world.

After Diwali, two more Indian cities join New Delhi among world's top 10 most polluted

Indian capital New Delhi finally got a breather on Friday, as overnight rains cleared some of the toxic air that had been plaguing the city for days. Delhi, till Thursday (Nov 9) was the most polluted city in the world.

New Delhi gets a breather, overnight rains bring relief, clear smog

Delhi has witnessed a slight improvement in air quality, transitioning to the 'very poor' category following increased surface winds on Monday. This slight positive shift happens after five consecutive days of air quality being in the ‘severe’ category.

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi's AQI witnesses mild improvement, shifts to ‘very poor’ category

Bangladesh cricket team cancelled their training session in Delhi on Friday (Nov 3) after poor Air Quality Index (AQI) prevented them from taking guards at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

ODI World Cup 2023: Bangladesh cancel training session ahead of Sri Lanka clash due to poor AQI in Delhi

Indian capital Delhi is grappling with a severe deterioration in air quality reaching a hazardous level, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 616. The poor air is attributed mainly to minimal wind speed and the ongoing burning of crop residues in Punjab.

India: Delhi faces hazardous air quality crisis as AQI crashes to 616

The air quality in India’s national capital New Delhi remained in the “poor” category on Thursday, according to weather forecasters. The city has been adjudged the most polluted in the world in recent times.

Air quality continues to worsen in Delhi, adjudged 'world’s most polluted city'

As the air quality in India's capital New Delhi and surrounding regions remain severe due to pollution, people lean towards buying air purifiers that can be very expensive also.

Delhi air pollution: Should you even consider buying air purifiers? Senior Indian doctor explains risks

Indian Union minister for environment Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday reported that in the northern state of Punjab there has been a 19 per cent rise in the cases of stubble burning, while Haryana has witnessed a significant drop of 30.

India: As Delhi witnesses 'very poor' AQI, politicians trade barbs over rise in stubble burning

Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Authorities said the AQI is likely to improve significantly from Sunday owing to relatively strong winds.

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category, says pollution board

It's that time of the year when the Indian capital turns to a gas chamber, the air quality has significantly worsened once again. The average air quality index in New Delhi is 315 which falls in the very poor category.

India: Delhi's AQI enters 'very poor' category for the 1st time in this season

The air quality in the national capital once again went down to the "very poor" category on Thursday with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) registered at 303. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), at 6 am, the concentrations of the particulate matter (PM) with a diameter of 10 and 2.

Delhi's air quality 'very poor', AQI at 303

aqi-delhi

Aqi Delhi, News on Aqi Delhi, stories on Aqi Delhi, articles on Aqi Delhi, Aqi Delhi stories at Wion, Aqi Delhi news, Aqi Delhi latest news

aqi delhi

Dense fog blankets Delhi NCR, disrupts flights and train; AQI remains 'severe' at 384

Delhi breathes a little easier: AQI improves to 221, still in 'poor' category

Delhi records worst AQI since 2018, December average climbs to 343

GRAP IV comes into force as Delhi’s AQI crosses 400; here’s what’s restricted

GRAP Stage 4 imposed in Delhi NCR: Complete list of what’s banned and allowed

Morning news brief: Mumbai boat tragedy update; Delhi AQI soars to 423, and more

Morning news brief: Mumbai boat tragedy update; Delhi AQI soars to 423, and more

Delhi's air quality improves slightly, but still in ‘poor’ category

Respiratory illness rising amid poor AQI in Delhi, Centre doubles fine for stubble burning

GRAP Stage-I enforced as AQI in Delhi-NCR worsens to ‘poor’ category

Delhi's air quality reaches year's best with AQI at 52 after early September rainfall surpasses annual average

Delhi's air emergency needs a call for sustained action beyond temporary fixes

Delhi defies firecracker ban on Diwali, toxic haze threatens Indian capital again

After Diwali, two more Indian cities join New Delhi among world's top 10 most polluted

New Delhi gets a breather, overnight rains bring relief, clear smog

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi's AQI witnesses mild improvement, shifts to ‘very poor’ category

ODI World Cup 2023: Bangladesh cancel training session ahead of Sri Lanka clash due to poor AQI in Delhi

India: Delhi faces hazardous air quality crisis as AQI crashes to 616

Air quality continues to worsen in Delhi, adjudged 'world’s most polluted city'

Delhi air pollution: Should you even consider buying air purifiers? Senior Indian doctor explains risks

India: As Delhi witnesses 'very poor' AQI, politicians trade barbs over rise in stubble burning

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category, says pollution board

India: Delhi's AQI enters 'very poor' category for the 1st time in this season

Delhi's air quality 'very poor', AQI at 303