Delhi’s fire department is grappling with a steady stream of calls related to garbage burning — a problem that is contributing significantly to Delhi’s worsening air pollution.

Gurgaon’s air quality worsened sharply as low wind speed, dense fog and falling temperatures trapped pollutants near the ground, pushing the AQI into the ‘very poor’ category.

After Delhi government announced the ban on entry of all private vehicles below BS-VI and not registered in Delhi till GRAP stages III and IV are in place, most experts welcomed the step.

For over 19 hours, the AQI maxed out at 500 at Rohini — 6 pm on Sunday to 1 pm on Monday. From 2 pm onwards, Rohini’s AQI was unavailable on Monday. “Insufficient data” was stated as the reason.

Wazirpur, Rohini And Ashok Vihar Lead Delhi’s Wall Of Shame

Most Rajghat visits mean barricades and long jams across ITO and key parts of central Delhi.

raffic jams in Delhi are hardly unusual, but few disruptions frustrate commuters as much as those triggered by foreign dignitary visits to Rajghat.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is launching PAVAN — Platform for Air Quality Vigilance and Analytics for NCR, a new digital ecosystem designed to transform inspections, compliance monitoring, and enforcement across the region.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is launching PAVAN — Platform for Air Quality Vigilance and Analytics for NCR, a new digital ecosystem designed to transform inspections, compliance monitoring, and enforcement across the region.

A new analysis shows that most of Delhi’s 39 air quality monitoring stations are located in south and central areas, leaving large parts of the city — especially the outskirts — without proper pollution tracking. Experts say this imbalance makes it hard to understand true pollution levels and plan effective action.

A new report shows that Delhi’s air quality monitoring stations are unevenly spread, with most located in the south and central parts of the city. Large peripheral areas remain under-monitored, affecting efforts to track pollution accurately and plan effective responses.

Residents across Mumbai woke up to a hazy skyline on Tuesday, as visibility dropped sharply. While the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in the moderate category at 172, six areas recorded ‘poor’ air quality.

Residents across Mumbai woke up to a hazy skyline on Tuesday, as visibility dropped sharply. While the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in the moderate category at 172, six areas recorded ‘poor’ air quality.

Gurugram’s air quality appears slightly better mainly because many monitoring stations are located in relatively cleaner and greener areas, where trees help disperse pollutants.

A thick plume of volcanic ash generated by the first eruption in 12,000 years of Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano is currently drifting across the upper atmosphere towards India.

Experts have said that the strict enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is urgently needed to control Delhi’s worsening air pollution. The rules under GRAP have been modified again, with tougher actions now moved to earlier stages.

In Nov, Pollution Worst Between Early Morning And 9am; In Dec, 9pm To Midnight

In Nov, Pollution Worst Between Early Morning And 9am; In Dec, 9pm To Midnight

Mixed Progress In Delhi Across Categories Amid Dominance Of Traditional Fuel

Mixed Progress In Delhi Across Categories Amid Dominance Of Traditional Fuel