Indian capital continues to be shrouded in smog. Odd-Even rule came back in Delhi to curb the pollution. The schools are ordered to be shut. Government and private offices are asked to operate from home. The major contributor of smog in Delhi-NCR is stubble burning.

Indian Supreme Court raps Punjab government over stubble burning amid rising air pollution

Poor air quality continues to engulf the Indian capital Delhi and its nearby regions, with Air Quality Index (AQI) showing no signs of improvement. On Monday, the AQI stood above the 400 mark in the ‘critical’ category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

Delhi's air 'critical', with many NCR areas recording AQI at 999, CM holds high-level meeting

The hazardous air quality in northern part of India where the winter is beginning to set in amid a rampaging increase in stubble burning activity continues to be a major health threat for the lives of millions.

Video: As pollution chokes Delhi-NCR, Punjab officer enforcing regulations forced to burn stubble

A thick 'apocalyptic haze' engulfed India’s capital Delhi for the third consecutive day on Thursday (Nov 2), with air quality deteriorating to ‘hazardous’ level and residents gasping for fresh air.

‘Hazardous’ air engulfs India’s capital Delhi, officials ban construction, entry of diesel vehicles

The air quality in the national capital took a nosedive on Monday morning, slipping into the 'Very Poor' category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 306, up from 302 recorded on Sunday afternoon, according to data provided by SAFAR-India.

Delhi air quality in 'very poor' category, certain parts record AQI above 400 | World News | WION

The air quality in India's national capital New Delhi, along with Gurugram and Noida, continued to remain in the "very poor" category for the third day in a row.

India: Air quality continues to worsen in Delhi despite govt's winter action plan

Delhi AQI: The overall air quality in the Indian national capital New Delhi is likely to improve to the "moderate" category as weather agencies have predicted light rain showers at some places.

India weather update: Light rain predicted in Delhi; air quality may improve to ‘moderate’, says IMD

Delhi often ranked the world’s most polluted capital, faces extremely bad air in winter due to the crop stubble burning, emissions from transport, coal-fired plants outside the city, and other industrial emissions, open garbage burning, and dust.

Delhi AQI remains between 'severe' and 'hazardous', schools & colleges to remain close

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 city recorded an overall Air Quality Index or AQI of 414 on Saturday, which falls in the "severe" category.

Air Quality in Delhi, adjoining areas falls to severe category | Delhi AQI | WION

Choking back exhaust fumes, 22-year-old Rihana Saif stands at a traffic signal in India`s capital New Delhi, holding a sign mounted on a bamboo stick imploring motorists to turn their engines off.

Red light? Then turn engine off, Delhi urges motorists amid heavy pollution

Delhi is in a critical situation as coronavirus spread and pollution in the city are on the peak.

Delhi's air quality improves from 'Severe' to 'Very poor'

Delhi woke up to a grey morning as an apocalyptic smog blotted out the sun from the sky and smudged landmarks from view with air quality inching closer to ''emergency'' levels on Tuesday.

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

The national capital's air quality remained ''severe'' for the fifth consecutive day on Monday, with calm wind speed exacerbating the effect of stubble burning. V K Soni, the head of the India Meteorological Department's environment research centre, said a major improvement in Delhi-NCR's air quality was highly unlikely in the coming days.

Delhi's air quality severe, relief unlikely soon

The national capital's air quality was in the very poor category on Tuesday morning, the first time this season, with calm winds and low temperatures allowing accumulation of pollutants.

Delhi's air quality hits 'very poor' level, first time this season

Heavy rains and thunderstorms on Thursday in the national capital made slight improvements in the pollution levels as the air quality was hovering at the 'poor' category on Friday.

Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' following rains and thunderstorms

The national capital continues to reel under noxious air after a brief relief from the poor air quality during the last week. On Tuesday morning, the air quality index docked at 352 with PM2.

Delhi reels under bouts of air pollution as AQI crosses 350 mark

Delhi AQI Back to Severe; Closer to Emergency Level. Watch video to know more.

Delhi AQI Back to Severe; Closer to Emergency Level

Delhi-NCR's air quality worsened after Diwali celebrations. After the great fun-filled celebrations of Diwali, Delhi's air turned hazardous and breathing became arduous. Watch this video to know more.

Delhi-NCR's air quality worsens after Diwali celebrations

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