Delhi's air quality worsened to "very poor" after Stage-3 restrictions were lifted, with an AQI of 381, raising concerns over fluctuating pollution measures.

Delhi's air quality worsened to "very poor" after Stage-3 restrictions were lifted, with an AQI of 381, raising concerns over fluctuating pollution measures.

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.

Delhi’s severe air pollution has once again created difficulties across the country. Due to the heavy smog and very poor visibility, flights and trains have been delayed or diverted, and Maharashtra has faced major disruption. Although the pollution seems limited to Delhi, its impact is nationwide, affecting travellers, daily schedules, and essential movement.

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

Mumbai witnessed a sharp deterioration in air quality as a thick layer of smog covered the city. In several areas, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 300, which falls under the ‘very poor’ category.

A recent survey by SmyttenPulseAI found that about 80 per cent of families living in Delhi‑NCR (which includes Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad) are now seriously considering moving out because of severe air pollution.

Delhi has 38 air quality monitors, but their placement leaves out 65% of the national capital without reliable air quality estimates

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.

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.

Unlikely to mix down into the air layer that people breathe, says IMD

The streak began in early November as the winter pollution season took hold, but unlike previous years, farm fires have contributed far less to the crisis.

The streak began in early November as the winter pollution season took hold, but unlike previous years, farm fires have contributed far less to the crisis.

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.