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Infra dust clouds to persist despite curbs

Experts warn construction and resulting congestion can worsen pollution, urging closer oversight, dust suppression and smoother traffic flow.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Zainab Ashraf 10/5/26 Zainab Ashraf 10/5/26

जरूरी कदमों की नियमित निगरानी से होगा सुधार

While Delhi's air quality improved slightly in 2025 compared to 2018, pollution levels remain well above safe national standards.

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Delhi sees most polluted beginning to Oct in 6 yrs

Delhi has logged its worst air quality for the start of October in six years, recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 174 over the first four days.

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Delhi’s September AQI was lowest in 5 years. So why did PM2.5 and PM10 rise?

The concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10, two of the pollutants most closely associated with harmful air pollution, slightly increased this September compared with last year.

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सरकार व एमसीडी का निगरानी पर रहा जोर, फिर भी प्रदूषण पर नियंत्रण कमजोर

Despite the Delhi government and MCD deploying over 1,800 monitoring teams to tackle dust, trash burning, and industrial smoke, air pollution control remains weak.

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Carbon monoxide levels register gradual rise in Delhi in first five months this year: Data

Delhi's carbon monoxide levels have shown a steady rise this year, with monthly averages reaching their highest in years until May.

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Carbon monoxide levels register gradual rise in Delhi in first five months this year: Data

From winter to summer, Delhi’s air has shown a slow but steady rise in carbon monoxide levels this year till May.

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DPCC to fill vacant 15% posts within three months

Pollution control body aims to address staff shortage to improve monitoring and enforcement.

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Dense Fog and PM2.5 Surge Drive Delhi Air Quality into ‘Very Poor’ Zone

Capital records AQI of 339 after 60-point jump in 24 hours; meteorologists forecast relief as western disturbance brings stronger winds

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High nitrogen dioxide levels choked Delhi's January air at many stations: Study

In January in Delhi, air pollution was very bad not just because of fine dust but also due to high levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and other toxic gases. A study of official air quality data found that NO₂ stayed above safe limits for over 25 days at most monitoring stations, and benzene, a cancer-linked gas, was above the World Health Organization’s recommended level on many days.

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GRAP-3 Revoked Amid ‘Better’ Air Forecast; Max Temperature Hits 7-Year High

Delhi weather today: Construction activities and vehicular restrictions have been eased in NCR as Grap-3 measures are lifted due to improving air quality.

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Capital in a chokehold as air quality plummets to ‘severe+’

At 4pm, 38 of Delhi’s 39 active stations were “severe,” with only Shadipur in “very poor.” Wazirpur topped 500 – the upper limit of CPCB’s monitoring; Rohini and Ashok Vihar also breached it, while Jahangirpuri, and Mundka hit 499

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Diduga Manipulasi Data, Ibu Kota India Dituduh Sembunyikan Tingkat Polusi Udara

Diduga pemerintah New Delhi menyemprotkan air di sekitar stasiun pemantau kualitas udara untuk menurunkan angka bacaan polusi.

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India’s capital accused of tampering with air quality readings

A news report claims that officials in India's capital city, Delhi, have been interfering with air quality monitors.

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Infra dust clouds to persist despite curbs

Delhi Air Pollution Falls in October, But Standards Still Breached

Delhi sees lower air pollution levels this October

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

Delhi’s Oct pollution lower than previous yrs

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

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

जरूरी कदमों की नियमित निगरानी से होगा सुधार

Delhi sees most polluted beginning to Oct in 6 yrs

Delhi’s September AQI was lowest in 5 years. So why did PM2.5 and PM10 rise?

सरकार व एमसीडी का निगरानी पर रहा जोर, फिर भी प्रदूषण पर नियंत्रण कमजोर

Carbon monoxide levels register gradual rise in Delhi in first five months this year: Data

Carbon monoxide levels register gradual rise in Delhi in first five months this year: Data

DPCC to fill vacant 15% posts within three months

Dense Fog and PM2.5 Surge Drive Delhi Air Quality into ‘Very Poor’ Zone

High nitrogen dioxide levels choked Delhi's January air at many stations: Study

GRAP-3 Revoked Amid ‘Better’ Air Forecast; Max Temperature Hits 7-Year High

Capital in a chokehold as air quality plummets to ‘severe+’

Diduga Manipulasi Data, Ibu Kota India Dituduh Sembunyikan Tingkat Polusi Udara

India’s capital accused of tampering with air quality readings

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