The report highlights gaps in implementation, uneven monitoring networks, and limited scope of current programmes, while urging long-term measures, crop diversification, and incentives for cleaner transport and electric vehicles.

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.

For over 19 hours, the AQI maxed out at 500 at Rohini — 6 pm on Sunday to 1 pm on Monday. From 2 pm onwards, Rohini’s AQI was unavailable on Monday. “Insufficient data” was stated as the reason.

The article details a critical air pollution event in Delhi where the Air Quality Index (AQI) at the Rohini monitoring station remained at the maximum hazardous level of 500 for over 19 hours. After this period, the station's AQI data became unavailable with the reason cited as "insufficient data."

On Sunday, Delhi's air crossed the 'severe plus' category for the first time this winter—with a 24-hour average air quality index of 461—the second-worst AQI reading for December since the system was launched in April 2015.

The EWS was widely off the mark for Saturday, forecasting an AQI of ‘very poor’ which would deteriorate to ‘severe’ by Sunday.

Among the worst affected areas were Jahangirpuri and Mundka — both recording an AQI of 499, Bawana  at 498 and other regions which neared the 500 mark.

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

Wazirpur, Rohini And Ashok Vihar Lead Delhi’s Wall Of Shame

Most Rajghat visits mean barricades and long jams across ITO and key parts of central Delhi.

At the heart of the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR is a familiar pattern seen during winters in North India.

All 40 monitoring stations in Delhi show 'red', meaning AQI in the 'severe' category.

raffic jams in Delhi are hardly unusual, but few disruptions frustrate commuters as much as those triggered by foreign dignitary visits to Rajghat.

Even as Delhi-NCR hogs the headlines, data shows the pollution crisis is widening, with new hotspots appearing from Goa to Guwahati

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.

Flagging the crisis, 80 Padma awardee doctors from across India said it is a “direct and ongoing threat to human life”, particularly for children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with chronic heart and lung conditions.

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