According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Delhi-NCR is expected to witness a shift in weather over the next 48 hours.

Showers bring respite in Delhi; IMD issues yellow alert in the national capital

The average maximum temperature in February stood at 27 degrees Celsius (°C), which was 2.8 degrees higher to the long-period average (LPA) of 24.2°C for February. This temperature is considered as the highest from the average maximum since February 2023.

Delhi records warmest, most polluted February in three years; temperature soars to 31.9°C

The Delhi government has announced a doubling of parking charges at authorized sites when GRAP Stages III or IV for severe air quality are invoked, aiming to reduce private vehicle usage. The policy exempts parking facilities owned by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

Delhi Pollution: Delhi Parking Costs to Jump During Pollution Alerts

Delhi's three-day run of 'severe' air pollution ended on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) morning, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) showing a marginal improvement and settling in the 'very poor' category at 395.

Delhi Air Quality Improves from Severe to Very Poor Category

Temperatures across all Delhi weather stations remained well below normal, indicating the continued grip of cold wave conditions. The national capital has been experiencing a cold wave for the past four days, with similar conditions likely to persist through Friday.

Delhi records coldest January morning in 3 years as mercury dips to 2.9°C, AQI remains very poor

An intense cold wave grips northern India through mid-January 2026, with temperatures plunging to single digits in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, accompanied by widespread dense to very dense fog reducing visibility to zero meters during morning hours and disrupting flights, trains, and highways.

North India Shivers: Cold Wave Hits 13 States, Dense Fog Alert

New Year present for Delhiites as air quality improves, stage-III GRAP restrictions revoked

IMD warns of cold wave in Delhi; air quality remains in 'very poor' category

Air quality in Delhi remained hazardous on Sunday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 391 at 6 am, placing it on the brink of the severe category. Several monitoring stations across the city recorded AQI levels above 400. A thick layer of smog, coupled with dense winter fog, enveloped large parts of Delhi, triggering health concerns and significantly impacting daily life.


Delhi Pollution: 20 Out of 40 AQI Monitoring Stations Record AQI Above 400 | WION NEWS

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

Delhi imposes THESE two permanent GRAP curbs for vehicles as AQI remains ‘severe’  – What you need to know

Delhi’s air quality has plunged to hazardous levels, leaving residents gasping for breath as pollution tightens its grip on the capital. Amid the smog crisis, a fresh political and policy debate has erupted over GST on air purifiers, raising a troubling question — has clean air and safe breathing become a privilege only the wealthy can afford? We break down the pollution emergency, health risks, and the escalating GST row.


Delhi Gasps; GST Row Over Air Purifiers Escalate; Has Breathing Become a Privilege?

However, there were some other places that saw a comparatively better AQI. For instance the  Air Quality Index at NSIT Dwarka recorded 253.

Delhi weather: After brief relief, AQI again deteriorates to 'very poor' category

Bhardwaj shared the video on the social media platform X and called out the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in the capital city over the air pollution issue.

FIR filed against Saurabh Bhardwaj and 3 other AAP leaders for hurting religious sentiments. Details inside

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

Delhi eases pollution restrictions with Grap-4 lifted as AQI improves, but strict PUC checks continue

Delhi High Court questions why air purifiers continue to attract 18% GST during pollution crisis, urging the government to reduce the tax or reclassify them as medical devices

'We breathe 21,000 times a day, calculate the harm': Delhi High Court questions government over 18% GST on air purifiers amid pollution crisis

A layer of fog covered Srinagar city as a cold wave gripped the Kashmir Valley, with lower visibility, and flights as the harsh, extreme winter period, locally called 'Chillai Kalan', began on December 21, which led to freezing conditions and icy landscapes across the region.

Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor’ as dense fog engulfs northern India

Delhi continues to choke with bad air
And so is our temple of democracy.
The parliament has adjourned sine die
Without any debate on the pollution.
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Winter Session Ends: Air Pollution Discussion Dropped Amid Disruptions in Parliament

Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated sharply, with hazardous AQI levels triggering low visibility and disrupting flight operations at the capital’s airport.


Delhi AQI: Low Visibility Hits Flight Operations, Delhi Govt Implements Tougher Measures

The Air Quality Index (AQI) at the base observatory in Delhi settled at 358 at 8 am on Thursday, considered ‘very poor’, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Delhi wakes up to thick layer of fog, advisory issued of possible flight disruptions

Manjinder Singh Sirsa alleges AAP’s role in pollution surge, urges Kejriwal to stop ‘dirty politics’

The Supreme Court also ended protection for end-of-life (EOL) vehicles in Delhi-NCR with poor emission standards of BS-III and below. The court passed the order on the recommendation of CAQM, modifying its August 12 order, which extended protection from any coercive action to EOL vehicles.

Delhi-NCR air pollution measures a ‘total failure’, only for interim relief: Supreme Court

Delhi government imposes 50% WFH rule to reduce emissions, offers compensation of $110 for construction workers

Air quality continues to be a major concern across various cities globally. According to data from IQ Air, as of December 17, 2025, here are the Top 10 cities with the poorest air quality. 

Top 10 cities with poorest air quality: Sarajevo, Delhi, Lahore among the top

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Showers bring respite in Delhi; IMD issues yellow alert in the national capital

Delhi records warmest, most polluted February in 3 years; temp soars to 31.9°C

Delhi Pollution: Delhi Parking Costs to Jump During Pollution Alerts

Delhi Air Quality Improves from Severe to Very Poor Category

Delhi records coldest January morning in 3 years as mercury dips to 2.9°C

North India Shivers: Cold Wave Hits 13 States, Dense Fog Alert

Delhi sees improvement in air quality, stage-III GRAP restrictions revoked

IMD warns of cold wave in Delhi; air quality remains in 'very poor' category

Delhi Pollution: 20 Out of 40 AQI Monitoring Stations Record AQI Above 400 | WION NEWS

Delhi imposes THESE permanent GRAP curbs for vehicles – What you need to know

Delhi Gasps; GST Row Over Air Purifiers Escalate; Has Breathing Become a Privilege?

Delhi weather: After brief relief, AQI deteriorates to 'very poor' category

FIR filed against Saurabh Bhardwaj for hurting religious sentiments

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

Delhi eases pollution restrictions with Grap-4 lifted as AQI improves

Delhi HC questions govt over 18% GST on air purifiers amid pollution crisis

Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor’ as dense fog engulfs northern India

Winter Session Ends: Air Pollution Discussion Dropped Amid Disruptions in Parliament

Delhi AQI: Low Visibility Hits Flight Operations, Delhi Govt Implements Tougher Measures

Delhi wakes up dense fog, advisory issued of possible flight disruptions

Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa alleges AAP’s role in pollution surge

Delhi-NCR air pollution measures a ‘total failure’, only for interim relief: SC

Delhi govt imposes 50% WFH rule to reduce emissions amid pollution catastrophe

Top 10 cities with poorest air quality: Sarajevo, Delhi, Lahore among the top