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

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

A study has found that the air quality in Nagpur is alarmingly poor. The city's average air pollution is nine times higher than the World Health Organization's safe limit and worse than both Mumbai and Pune. The report criticises slow and ineffective use of government funds meant to tackle the problem, calling the situation a "public health emergency."

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.

Mumbai’s air quality has improved over the past five years, but it still remains unhealthy for residents. As per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), average PM2.5 levels in the city have dropped by about 12%, yet pollution continues to stay above national and World Health Organisation standards.