Zainab Ashraf 10/27/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/27/26

Delhi Air Pollution Improved in October, But the Risk Remains High

Delhi’s air pollution improved in October compared with several previous years, but the reduction has not brought particulate pollution within the national annual standards cited in the available data.

Zainab Ashraf 10/27/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/27/26

Delhi Air Pollution Falls in October, But Standards Still Breached

Delhi air pollution levels fell across several key pollutants in October compared with previous years, but average PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations recorded up to October 25 remained above India’s national annual standards.

Zainab Ashraf 10/27/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/27/26

Delhi sees lower air pollution levels this October

Levels of major air pollutants in the capital during October this year have remained lower than in most previous years.

Zainab Ashraf 10/27/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/27/26

Concentration of major pollutants in Delhi air this October lower than previous years: Data

The comparative data comes amid lingering concerns over Delhi's air quality as the city enters its peak pollution season.

Zainab Ashraf 10/26/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/26/26

Concentration of major pollutants in Delhi air this October lower than previous years: Data

Levels of major air pollutants in the capital during October this year have remained lower compared to most previous years.

Zainab Ashraf 10/26/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/26/26

Delhi’s Oct pollution lower than previous yrs

Levels of major air pollutants in the capital during October this year have remained lower compared to most previous years.

Zainab Ashraf 10/26/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/26/26

Concentration of major pollutants in Delhi air this October lower than previous years: Data

Levels of major air pollutants in the capital during October this year have remained lower compared to most previous years.

Zainab Ashraf 10/23/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/23/26

AQI improves to 'moderate' after 'poor' air day in Gurgaon

Gurgaon's air quality briefly improved to the 'moderate' category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 193,following a peak of 216 the previous day.

Zainab Ashraf 10/22/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/22/26

Toxic AQI after Dussehra: How fireworks worsen Delhi's air more than stubble burning

Delhi's air entered the poor category after Dussehra fireworks renewed scrutiny of their pollution contribution.

Zainab Ashraf 10/14/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/14/26

BS-VII clock starts ticking as Centre sets 2029 target for emission norms

The government has proposed BS-VII emission norms from April 2029, introducing stricter real-world testing and brake and tyre pollution limits, while automakers seek more time to comply

Zainab Ashraf 10/13/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/13/26

Green firecrackers: How they differ from conventional ones and their impact on Delhi air pollution

Green firecrackers are designed to emit less than conventional fireworks. The science, the court record and Delhi's Diwali AQI data.

Zainab Ashraf 10/10/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/10/26

प्रदूषण की जकड़ में मुंबई, कई इलाकों में AQI 150 के पार

With the monsoon making an early departure, Mumbai’s natural rain-cleaning mechanism has ground to a halt, causing air pollution to surge across the city.

Zainab Ashraf 10/6/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/6/26

Gaps in emissions data, pollution from neighbouring districts affect Delhi forecasts: Study

Delhi’s air-quality forecasting system can predict severe pollution episodes with reasonable accuracy, but gaps in emissions data and limited detail on pollution flowing in from neighbouring districts constrain its forecasts.