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.

PM2.5 levels in Rohtak have crossed the severe mark of 400 for the third time in a month, raising serious concerns over air quality.

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.

Experts explain the need to focus pollution fight on transport sector, flag various policy challenges.

Rohtak recorded temporary improvement in air quality as strong winds helped disperse pollutants, though experts warned the relief was due to weather conditions and not systemic action.

Rohtak recorded a sharp rise in daily average AQI in November despite a significant reduction in stubble-burning incidents in Haryana. Experts say transport emissions and local pollution sources are major contributors.

New pollution hotspots are emerging across India with barely any mitigation strategies in place, reports show.

Sonipat has recorded the worst air quality in the country, with pollution levels remaining extremely severe. Due to very low wind speed, smog has settled heavily over the city, and there is no sign of improvement for the next five days.

Rohatak has seen a sharp increase in heavily polluted days this year, rising from 7 last year to 16 this year. However, farmers have burnt 37 per cent less stubble compared to the previous season, as they try to reduce pollution levels.

even though official pollution‑control curbs have been removed, Delhi continues to suffer from very poor air — raising doubts about the effectiveness and timing of the decision.

Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI stood at 327 at 4pm on Wednesday when the Central Pollution Control Board (CBCP) releases its daily national bulletin

Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI stood at 327 at 4pm on Wednesday when the Central Pollution Control Board (CBCP) releases its daily national bulletin

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.

For the first time in eight years, the air quality in Rohtak during November has become extremely dangerous. The average PM2.5 level has reached 130, which is the highest since 2019, when it was 107.5.

The volcanic ash from the eruption of a long-dormant volcano in Ethiopia reached parts of India on Monday, entering Delhi last night.

Experts warn that while the plume may darken skies and intensify the haze, its direct impact on Delhi’s already-compromised air quality could vary but sudden spikes remain a real threat.

The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted after nearly 12,000 years, sending ash plumes across the Red Sea to India.

A dramatic volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has led to an ash plume travelling across north-west India. The eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano, which had remained dormant for nearly 12,000 years, took place on Sunday.

Ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano swept across Northwest India, crossing Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi,Punjab, hampering visibility and disrupting air traffic

Any suspected encounter with volcanic ash, including engine performance fluctuations or cabin smoke/odour, must be reported “immediately,” DGCA said