Experts have looked at ten years of air quality data in India and found that different types of pollution peak at different times of the year.

Several municipal wards across the national capital are steadily heating up… from rapidly built-up zones to shrinking green areas, the city's changing landscape is leaving behind pockets of intense, hyperlocal heat.

EV registrations rise sharply in Delhi, but petrol vehicles still dominate overall numbers.

We are focusing on major pollution sources through targeted actions in every area,” Sirsa said, stressing a balanced approach across transport, industry, waste management, dust control and public awareness.

Delhi’s air in January was badly polluted, with nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and benzene often above safe limits at many monitoring stations. These high levels can harm lungs and increase health risks for people breathing the city’s air.

As Delhi battles severe air pollution every year, environmental experts have said that while emergency measures like the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) provide temporary relief, they have failed to address the root causes.

A toxic haze has engulfed Delhi, causing the city to gasp for breath. People are facing health problems like eye irritation and difficulty breathing.