Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi stated that the toxic air was slowly affecting people and questioned why addressing the issue was not being treated as a priority. He also shared a screenshot of Delhi’s air quality dashboard, which showed the AQI at a hazardous 598.

‘No one cares’: Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi flags serious concern over Delhi's air pollution

According to a study conducted by researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, a superbug called Staphylococci was detected in Delhi's air. Superbugs are potentially dangerous as they are resistant to medication.


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The environment minister also noted that the authorities are closely monitoring weather conditions in the national capital due to the possibility of adverse weather.

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Delhi’s air quality has shown marginal improvement, shifting from the ‘Very Poor’ to the ‘Poor’ category, according to official data. Favorable wind conditions and reduced pollutant levels have brought some relief to residents, though health concerns persist.

India: Delhi Air Quality Improves from 'Very Poor' to 'Poor' 

Air quality in India’s national capital has deteriorated sharply, with several areas recording an AQI above 400—classified as “Severe.” Residents are experiencing reduced visibility and heightened health risks as pollution levels spike. Authorities are monitoring the situation and may introduce additional restrictions to curb emissions.


Air Quality Worsens in India's National Capital, Several Areas Record an AQI of 400+

The national capital’s air quality also saw a slight improvement with an AQI of 270 at 6 am on Sunday (Nov 30), slipping into ‘poor’ category from ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’, a significant decrease in air pollution in the last few weeks.

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The Supreme Court acknowledged the limits of judicial intervention in addressing Delhi’s air pollution crisis and stressed that only long-term, expert-led institutional measures can deliver meaningful solutions.

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According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ Air Quality Early Warning System, air pollution is expected to get worse and may stay in the very poor to severe range for the next six days. 

Delhi-NCR air quality touches 400-mark despite GRAP III restrictions

Seven areas in Delhi, including Bawana and Wazirpur, have seen a rise in AQI reaching the ‘severe’ category. Pollution from factories, traffic, and stubble burning affects millions of people.

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Despite the alarming toxic smog blanketing Delhi, the authorities are avoiding imposing Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), a set of restrictions that may help improve the air quality.

Why have Delhi authorities not imposed GRAP 3 yet despite toxic smog? AQI nears 400 in national capital

The toxic air and haze pushed the national capital into the ‘red zone’, making it one of the most polluted cities in the country. Data from the CPCB showed that Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI, measured at 4 pm, stood at 361, placing it second among the most polluted cities nationwide.

Delhi chokes as pollution levels rise, AQI breaches 400 in several areas; city enters ‘red zone’

Officials attributed the sharp decline in air quality to a western disturbance, which caused stagnant weather conditions and trapped pollutants, along with the bursting of firecrackers during Gurpurab celebrations.


Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘very poor’ as smog blankets NCR

Historical data indicate that the city has now entered its most polluted stretch of the year. According to a Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) analysis of CPCB data from 2018 to 2022, the period from November 1–15 consistently records the year’s highest AQI levels.

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ for 3rd straight day, may hit ‘severe’ level on Tuesday

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a layer of shallow fog mixed with smoke covered multiple parts of the city. An IMD expert said the poor visibility resulted from the combined impact of both smoke and fog.

Delhi air quality dips to ‘severe’ category as thick fog blanket city, AQI crosses 400 Mark

Areas such as Kartavya Path, Anand Vihar, Burari and Akshardham were shrouded in fog during the early morning hours. Vivek Vihar and Anand Vihar also registered “severe” air quality on Monday, recording AQI levels of 415 and 408, respectively.

Delhi’s air quality slips to ‘very poor’; AQI crosses 350 in several areas, GRAP II imposed

Delhi blanketed in toxic smog for second day as air quality hits ‘severe’ levels post-Diwali

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' on Diwali as pollution peaks; Grap-2 imposed

Watch video: Delhi has ramped up its anti-pollution measures ahead of Diwali, deploying water sprinklers at India Gate with its first artificial rain experiment via cloud seeding planned for the coming days.

Watch | Delhi deploys water sprinklers at India Gate as air quality worsens ahead of Diwali

Air quality in Delhi breached the ‘poor’ category on Tuesday with a reading of 201, and Delhi's AQI stood at 169 at 9 am on Monday, rising to a 24-hour average of 189 by 4 pm, which was a 22-point increase from Sunday's AQI of 167.

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