Delhi, India and Air pollution

Air pollution in India's capital of Delhi is now at 'extreme' and 'toxic' level
India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.
India's worsening, "severe plus" air pollution forces even more dramatic safety measures
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
Delhi’s Air Pollution Soars More Than 17 Times Over Safe Levels
Delhi recorded air pollution more than 17 times above an acceptable level as worsening smog triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools.
Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates
Delhi News Live Updates: "Scaling down of preventive measures to tackle pollution in national capital will require prior permission of court," Supreme Court told Delhi government.
Air pollution crisis: Delhi AQI in ‘severe plus’, most polluted city in the world
Delhi's AQI hits 494, making it the most polluted city globally, with severe health and economic implications.
Delhi’s air quality hits 'severe plus'; orange alert issued
Delhi's air quality hits 'severe plus', triggering an orange alert amid dense fog. Hazardous conditions impact health and disrupt flights
GRAP-4 enforced in Delhi-NCR as air quality reaches ‘severe plus’. What’s allowed, what’s not?
On Monday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and surrounding areas surged to the season’s highest level, reaching a staggering 484 in the ‘severe plus’ category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens
India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle movements in New Delhi and surrounding areas from Monday to combat worsening air quality.
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi has soared to extremely severe levels, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. Monitors recorded pollution levels of 1,500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 15:00 IST (09:30 BST),
Delhi air quality drops sharply to ‘severe plus’, emergency measures come into effect
Delhi's new action plan to combat rising pollution includes a ban on non-essential trucks, school closures, and remote work.
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Delhi’s AQI at 494, one of the ‘worst pollution spells’ since 2022
Many localities including Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Dwarka, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Najafgarh and Patparganj record 500 AQI.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe plus' category, GRAP 4 pollution curbs kick in
Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe plus' category on Monday with the city recording an AQI of 484.Tighter pollution ...
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Air pollution: Delhi govt updates school closure decision, Class 10 and 12 also shift to online
Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 484 on Monday morning, the worst of the season, according to the Central Pollution ...
Noxious New Delhi Air Triggers Curbs, Schools Go Online
India’s capital city faced very poor air quality for the third day as thick smog enveloped the capital city, forcing the ...
Delhi shuts schools as pollution hits season’s worst levels
Experts say the city must ramp up public transport and discourage the use of private vehicles. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Delhi's Toxic Air Equals Smoking 49 Cigarettes a Day as AQI Hits An Alarming 978
Delhi residents are breathing in air so toxic that it’s equivalent to smoking 49 cigarettes daily. As of November 18, Delhi’s ...
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Delhi's Battle Against Toxic Smog: New Restrictions Imposed
New Delhi is imposing stricter restrictions to combat worsening air quality, including a ban on diesel trucks and the closure ...
Centre plans to add 20 more air quality monitoring stations in Delhi
Installation of more AQMs will help the government determine the sources, identify areas and come up with solutions to ...