Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has crossed 400, entering the hazardous category. In response, authorities have mandated hybrid classes for students up to Class 9 and Class 11. Essential services have been exempted from vehicle restrictions to ensure continuity of critical operations amid the severe pollution crisis.

Delhi Air Quality: Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad Schools To Hold Classes in Hybrid Mode

Delhi is facing a severe air pollution crisis, with the AQI soaring to 474, categorized as ‘severe’ by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Thick smog is engulfing the city, affecting health, transportation, and daily life. Authorities have urged citizens to stay indoors, wear masks, and take precautions.

Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: AQI Hits 474, Severe Smog Engulfs City 

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has crossed 400, entering the hazardous category. In response, authorities have mandated hybrid classes for students up to Class 9 and Class 11. Essential services have been exempted from vehicle restrictions to ensure continuity of critical operations amid the severe pollution crisis.


Delhi air pollution: Weather conditions trap pollution, worsening Delhi's winter smog 

Delhi's AQI stands at 465 in 'hazardous' range, residents advised to stay indoors

Delhi's air quality has plunged back into the 'severe' category, prompting authorities to reimpose Stage III restrictions under GRAP across the NCR. Unfavorable weather conditions, including slow winds and a stable atmosphere, led to a sharp overnight rise in pollution levels, causing widespread smog and respiratory discomfort.


Delhi air pollution: GRAP-IV curbs imposed in Delhi-ncr as air quality worsens

Delhi air pollution: CAQM imposes Grap-III in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect 

As Delhi wakes up to another day of polluted skies, with the air quality index hovering around poor to very poor. A political storm has erupted over how that data is collected. Accusations of tampering have triggered a heated exchange between the ruling government and the opposition.

AQI Debate Intensifies as Pollution Persists

Delhi has been ranked as the fourth most polluted city in India, with alarming air quality levels recorded throughout November. According to recent data, the capital experienced 23 ‘very poor’ air quality days and six ‘severe’ pollution days, raising serious health concerns for residents and environmental experts alike. 

Delhi Becomes Fourth Most Polluted City In India

Delhi Pollution: Opposition MPs have staged a protest in Delhi, urging the government to take immediate action to address the city's worsening air pollution crisis. The lawmakers highlighted the surge in respiratory illnesses and the impact of hazardous air quality, demanding comprehensive measures to curb pollution and protect public health.


Delhi Pollution: Opposition MPs Stage Protest, Urge Govt to Take Action 

Delhi continues to battle a severe air pollution crisis, with emergency cases linked to respiratory illnesses on the rise as hazardous air quality persists in the capital. Between 2022 and 2024, over 200,000 cases of acute respiratory ailments were reported in six major government hospitals, with thousands requiring hospitalization. 


Delhi Battles Toxic Haze as Respiratory Emergency Cases Rise

Delhi continues to struggle under a thick layer of toxic haze as the government reveals new air quality and health data in Parliament. The latest figures highlight the severity of the pollution crisis, showing rising respiratory illnesses, hazardous particulate levels, and long-term risks for millions of residents. This video explains the newly released data, the causes of Delhi’s persistent pollution, and the government’s proposed measures to tackle the crisis. We also look at expert warnings, public health concerns, and what this means for Delhi’s future.

Delhi Air Crisis: Govt Reveals Data on Delhi's Toxic Air in Parliament

New government data reveals the severe impact of Delhi’s air pollution, reporting over 2 lakh acute respiratory cases across six government hospitals in the past three years. 

Delhi’s Toxic Air Crisis: 2 Lakh Respiratory Cases in 3 Years Revealed

Delhi’s air quality continues to deteriorate with “very poor” ratings across the city. Hazardous pollution levels are affecting health and visibility. Stay updated with live AQI updates, safety measures, and government advisories

Delhi Air Quality Alert: Hazardous Smog Hits Delhi

India's National Capital Delhi, and Its Financial Capital Mumbai, ---
Are Facing a Common Crisis of Polluted Air..

India AQI Crisis: PM Modi Orders Fresh Delhi Pollution Study

New Delhi is once again struggling under a heavy blanket of smog.
Air pollution has surged dangerously across the city and surrounding areas,
Prompting renewed calls for action from citizens and experts alike.
The air hangs thick across New Delhi
Visibility reduced, skies grey, and an unmistakable choking haze in the early morning and evening.

Indian Capital's Air Hits Dangerous Levels; Schools, Residents Struggle in Heavy Smog

As north india battles another season of toxic air,
A powerful new trend is reshaping the country’s travel economy: air-refuge tourism.
Hotels, villas and resorts across hill states, coastal regions and clean-air pockets are witnessing a surge in bookings driven almost entirely by people escaping delhi’s hazardous winter smog

Delhi: Air Refuge Tourism on the Rise as Delhi's AQI Drops

Delhi AQI: Delhi's air quality remains critically poor as monitoring stations across the city recorded hazardous levels of particulate matter and pollution.  The broader National Capital Region also experienced very poor air quality, with several areas close behind in the hazardous scale. This persistent pollution poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, underscoring the urgent need for stringent pollution control and public safety measures.

India: Toxic Smog Engulfs National Capital, Residents Advised to Limit Outdoor Activities

Google Maps shows hourly AQI updates on a 0–500 scale: Good (0–50, green), Satisfactory (51–100, yellow), Moderate (101–200, orange), Poor (201–300, red), Very Poor (301–400, purple) and Severe (401–500, maroon), with higher values indicating worse pollution.

Planning to go out? Here's how you can check live air quality easily on Google Maps

The Delhi police arrested 22 people who took part in demonstrations at India Gate against the plummeting air quality and produced them before a city court, which remanded them in judicial custody.


Delhi pollution protest: Air quality worsens, protesters demand action from Delhi govt

Delhi is once again grappling with a deadly winter smog crisis,
And the air in the capital has reached dangerous levels.
The air quality index or aqi,
Current remains at 382 today,
Putting most areas in the ‘very poor’ category.
Some localities have already crossed the 400 mark,
Entering the ‘severe’ zone.
Visibility has dipped across the city,
And a thick layer of toxic haze hangs over the capital,
Making breathing an immediate health risk

Delhi's Air Quality Continues to Remain Grim Post Festive Season

Delhi’s air quality has worsened significantly, dropping to ‘very poor’ levels according to recent air quality index readings. This deterioration poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.


Delhi Air Pollution Escalates, Marked as Very Poor 

Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated sharply, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching severe levels above 400 for the seventh straight day. A persistent toxic haze, driven by low wind speeds, falling temperatures, and vehicular emissions, has engulfed the city, making the air hazardous to health.


Delhi Chokes Under Persistent Smog; Pollution Hits Severe Levels for 7th Consecutive Day

Delhi AQI: Delhi remains shrouded in toxic smog, with air quality indices reaching dangerous levels that threaten public health. Experts have urged vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions to avoid outdoor activities as the pollution persists. 


Delhi AQI: Hazardous Smog Blankets India’s Capital, Health Risks Escalate

The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the Delhi government over its efforts to tackle the worsening air quality index (AQI) in the capital. As Delhi grapples with hazardous pollution levels, what measures are being taken to control the crisis, and what does this mean for public health? We dive into the legal battle and government actions.

Delhi AQI: Supreme Court Lashes Out at Delhi Govt on Measures Taken to Control AQI

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