Analysts said the rising concentrations of particulate matter reflected both seasonal patterns and the city’s persistent emission sources

The article reports that the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'severe' category for the third consecutive day, recording an average of 404. Crucially, this marks the third day in a row that the Centre's Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) missed its forecast, having predicted the air quality would be 'very poor' instead of 'severe'.

The article reports that the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'severe' category for the third consecutive day, recording an average of 404.

Delhi is seeing new pollution hotspots as PM2.5 levels rise in several parts of the city. Eleven areas that were not major concerns earlier are now recording very high pollution, especially during November and December. Experts say this shows a worrying spread of polluted zones, adding pressure on the city’s health and environment.

Delhi is seeing new pollution hotspots as PM2.5 levels rise in several parts of the city. Eleven areas that were not major concerns earlier are now recording very high pollution, especially during November and December.

Punjab and Haryana have been directed by the Supreme Court to submit detailed reports within a week on the steps taken to curb stubble burning

Punjab and Haryana have been directed by the Supreme Court to submit detailed reports within a week on the steps taken to curb stubble burning

Considered about one-thirtieth the width of a human hair, PM2.5 consists of dust, black carbon, heavy metals, sulphates, nitrates and smoke, particles capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and bloodstream.

Considered about one-thirtieth the width of a human hair, PM2.5 consists of dust, black carbon, heavy metals, sulphates, nitrates and smoke, particles capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and bloodstream.

For the second consecutive day, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe' category on Friday... Delhi shared the tag of the most polluted city in the country with Kolkata.

Capital Shares Country’s Most Polluted Tag

The restrictions, which took immediate effect, include a ban on private construction and demolition work and curbs on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel four-wheelers in NCR.

The restrictions, which took immediate effect, include a ban on private construction and demolition work and curbs on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel four-wheelers in NCR.

Despite Delhi's severe air quality, small and mid-scale construction persists, worsening pollution as enforcement of regulations falters amid manpower shortages.

Despite Delhi's severe air quality, small and mid-scale construction persists, worsening pollution as enforcement of regulations falters amid manpower shortages.

Experts blamed calm winds and dipping temperatures for trapping pollutants close to the surface, causing Delhi’s worst air of the season.

Experts blamed calm winds and dipping temperatures for trapping pollutants close to the surface, causing Delhi’s worst air of the season.

Air pollution in Rohtak has reached an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 323, causing distress to residents. Symptoms like stinging eyes, irritation, and difficulty breathing have been reported.

A thick blanket of smog covered Delhi on Monday, but the official air pollution data went missing for hours. The government's websites failed to update the air quality index, leaving citizens in the dark about the dangerous pollution levels even as the air visibly worsened and the smell of smoke filled the city.

A thick blanket of smog covered Delhi on Monday, but the official air pollution data went missing for hours. The government's websites failed to update the air quality index, leaving citizens in the dark about the dangerous pollution levels even as the air visibly worsened and the smell of smoke filled the city.